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Marc Silk

personactive77 mentionsFirst seen Aug 20, 2018Last seen Mar 17, 2026

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Mark Silk is a professional voice actor from Birmingham, England, who has become a key creative contributor to the pinball industry. He has provided voice work for multiple pinball machines including TMNT (performing Splinter, Casey Jones, and additional characters), Harry Potter (Sorting Hat callouts), Portal (Reggie, the team-building core companion), and Twippies 2026. His work spans character voiceover, custom callouts, and audio design, with consistent praise for his professionalism and character personality across JJP, Stern, and Multimorphic projects.

Aliases

Mark Silk

Relationships

  • works_atJersey Jack PinballJJP designer and voice talent; associated with call-out design philosophymedium
  • works_atStern Pinball Inc.Voice talent/audio specialist; recorded callouts for Harry Pottermedium
  • works_atMultimorphicVoice actor for Portal Pinball (Reggie character)medium
  • appears_inHarry Potter PinballVoice talent providing movie introductions and Sorting Hat calloutsmedium
  • appears_inPortal Pinball

Facts

  • achievementContributed voice work to Twippies 2026 productionhighfrom 2026
  • achievementVoice actor for TMNT pinball; performed Splinter, Casey Jones, and 3-4 other character voiceshighfrom 2020
  • achievementPrevious guest on Loser Kid Podcast (UK-based)highfrom 2020
  • achievementAttended Houston Arcade Expohighfrom 2025
  • attributeProfessional voice actor from Birmingham, Englandhigh
  • attributeExtensive credits in animation, games, and filmhigh

Claims (3)

  • factualhigh

    Marc Silk provided voice work for Labyrinth (Barrels of Fun)

    Source: Pinball News articleUK PINFEST
  • factualhigh

    Marc Silk provided the voice for the Sorting Hat in Harry Potter (not the film version, but for toys, video games, and animatronic)

    Source: Don describing credentialsVoice message from Barrels of Fun!!
  • factualhigh

    Marc Silk is a Funhouse team alumnus who provided voice work for Whirlwind: Total Chaos

    Source: Pinball News articleWHIRLWIND: TOTAL CHAOS REVEALED

Recent Mentions (77)

  • Voice actor for custom Personality Core 'Reggie' in Portal pinball module

    Portal Deep DiveMar 17, 2026
  • Voice actor for Reggie (custom personality core character) in Portal pinball game

    Portal Deep DiveMar 17, 2026
  • Arrived at Expo early; co-presented seminar with Josh Roop on Thursday afternoon; spoke on stage with Zach Maney

    Ep 95: Pinball Expo 2022 RecapNov 3, 2022
  • Twippies co-host (UK-based), provided voiceover work for special including difficult fake Yelp variant pronunciation

    TWIPYs: Behind the Scenes | Don Wants to Buy a Pokemon w/Ian and ColinMar 6, 2026
  • Voice actor/callout designer for Harry Potter; criticized for overly instructional, PowerPoint-like delivery despite good voice quality

    The Great British Pinball Podcast Ep 30 Part 1 - Scott is Back and Its an Expo Special!Oct 12, 2025
  • U.K.-based pinball enthusiast; professional voiceover actor; owns Monster Bash LE and Flintstones; creating custom sound package for Flintstones

    Episode 56 - A Long Distance Relationship

Contradictions

  • Existing: Six voices performed for TMNT pinball (Ep 39)vsConflicting: Ep 37 describes 'Splinter and 3-4 other character voices' (which equals 4-5 total voices)
    Unresolved
  • Existing: Mark Silk is a professional voice actor from Birmingham, England (Ep 39)vsConflicting: Mention 12 describes him modding a Star Wars Home Edition with amp, speakers, and subwoofer, presented as evidence of his capabilities
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 2, 2026
  • Existing: Mark Silk is a voice actor from Birmingham, England with animation/games/film credits (Ep 39)vsConflicting: Mention 12 describes him modding a Star Wars Home Edition with amp/speakers/subwoofer, suggesting hardware modification expertise not mentioned elsewhere
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 2, 2026

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Voice actor for Reggie (team-building core companion character)
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  • affiliated_withHouston Arcade ExpoAttended and met industry colleaguesmedium
  • role
    JJP (Jersey Jack Pinball) designer
    medium
  • roleVoice actor for Reggie (companion/team-building core character) in Portal pinballhighfrom 2025
  • roleVoice talent providing Sorting Hat callouts for Harry Potter pinballhighfrom 2025
  • roleVoice talent/audio specialist at Stern Pinballhighfrom 2025
  • Jun 12, 2019
  • Voice actor for TMNT; praised by Hardy for voice performance on the game

    My TMNT ReviewAug 23, 2020
  • Sound designer/composer whose work dominates Potter's audio mix, burying licensed John Williams theme music

    Episode 1100: "Why Potter Pinball is Polarizing"Jun 9, 2025
  • Voice actor for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; guest on Jeff Teolis' Pinball Profile series; worked with Jerry Thompson and Stern Pinball

    Ep 10: Keith Elwin’s Game #3 Revealed! (aka clickbait)Jun 26, 2020
  • UK-based pinball enthusiast; provided technical audio support; performed voice work; met hosts at Chicago Pinball Expo

    Ep 89 - SWL Closing TimeFeb 5, 2020
  • Professional voice actor with Lucas Films experience; pinball enthusiast; friend of Special When Lit; suggested for voice work on American Pinball titles

    Episode 40 - Eat, Sleep, Bet PinballFeb 27, 2019
  • Professional British voice actor with extensive credits (Star Wars, Doctor Who, Scooby-Doo, Two Point Hospital); pinball enthusiast and friend of show; provided audio engineering support for podcast

    Episode 51 - Are You A Pinball Pirate, Flipper, or Scallywag?May 7, 2019
  • Professional UK voiceover actor; contributed openings/closings to Special When Lit; has done comic relief and special content; aspires to work professionally in pinball

    Episode 59 - ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHOW!Jul 1, 2019
  • Professional voice actor from UK; supporter of Special When Lit Podcast; attended Epic Expo tailgate

    Ep 75 - Epic Expo 2019Oct 23, 2019
  • Pinball voice actor/audio designer; did voice work for Whirlwind Total Chaos kit; voiced chickens in Chicken Run film

    The Pinball Show Ep 127 BONUS: Sewie And MeMay 9, 2023
  • Voice actor performing callouts on Harry Potter; officially the Sorting Hat voice (theme park/merchandise); criticism that announcer callouts don't match Sorting Hat character

    The Pinball Show Ep 177 BONUS: Reception & Sales Of Harry Potter PinballJun 17, 2025
  • Voice actor for Reggie/Reginald character in Portal pinball.

    Episode 1064: "Kaneda's Portal Impressions"Mar 17, 2025
  • Referenced podcast guest known for TMNT episode discussing flipper button confusion among new players

    Episode 162 – Herd MentalityMar 9, 2021
  • Voice actor who has worked on pinball titles including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Star Wars, and other games; runs a recording studio specializing in audio and sound design; worked directly with George Lucas on Star Wars Episode I voice recording

    Episode 156 – Sinatra ChickenDec 12, 2020
  • Professional voice actor who provided new voice for Rudy in Funhouse 2.0, replacing original Ed Boon

    Tucson Pinball Podcast – Episode 73 – Oh For Two On Two Point OhJun 6, 2024
  • Voice actor for films, games, and cartoons; voice of Splinter and other characters in TMNT pinball; supporter of the podcast

    Ep 50!Dec 16, 2020
  • British voice actor in Led Zeppelin; provides voiceover character 'Governor'; personal friend of Scott

    Ep 55: The Winter CurseMar 6, 2021
  • Professional voice actor and comedian; co-headlining Flipping the Script event with Zach Sharpe (described as very funny with high energy)

    Ep 94: Pinball Expo 2022 previewOct 18, 2022
  • Voice actor for Harry Potter pinball; described as award-winning actor

    Harry Potter pinball first impressionsJun 7, 2025
  • Professional voice actor; voiced Sorting Hat in Harry Potter (non-film versions), goblin characters in Labyrinth pinball, and other entertainment work

    Voice message from Barrels of Fun!!Feb 13, 2024
  • Voice actor for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles pinball callouts; met by Brian Cosner at Pinball Expo where they had lunch together

    Tribe Multiball with Rachel and Tim: Episode 4, The Topper-less CorrespondentApr 15, 2021
  • Voice actor for Sorting Hat character; has previous experience with the role; noted for high-quality voice performance

    Harry Potter Pinball Revealed! Gonzo Reacts to Jersey Jack’s Most Magical Machine YetJun 5, 2025
  • Voice actor on TMNT; performed 5 character voices; world-renowned voice over artist

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) Pinball Review (Stern Pinball, 2020) SDTM 2021Feb 11, 2021
  • Well-known pinball community member known for Scooby-Doo voice impressions; initially expected by community to voice Scooby in pinball game but not selected; friend of Cary Hardy

    Spooky Pinball Announces Scooby-Doo!Dec 4, 2022
  • Voice actor/callout artist for Total Chaos code; created character callouts with inside jokes

    Whirlwind: Total Chaos Pinball ReviewSep 4, 2023
  • Voice actor providing multiple character voices in TMNT pinball

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pinball ReviewAug 19, 2020
  • Voice actor/callout performer on Harry Potter Pinball spell-casting interactive video mode; provides prompts for button sequence gameplay

    Harry Potter Pinball: I Played It...Jun 12, 2025
  • Voice actor selected for TMNT pinball; noted as pinball enthusiast who brought career to pinball design

    The Pinball Industry Awards LIVEJan 29, 2021
  • Voice actor for Rudy in Funhaus 2.0; praised by hosts for performance

    Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 60: RoyaltySep 10, 2022
  • Voice actor for TMNT Pinball; described as a big pinball fan; provided voices for approximately 5-6 characters including Splinter

    Episode 116 - Turtle PowerJun 1, 2020
  • Voice actor; previously appeared on Orbital Albert's show; mentioned in context of potential Alice in Wonderland voice casting

    PNP 597-B&W Godzilla TopperGATE & Accessories+ $1,000USD Alice Pin Playfield RevealedNov 14, 2024
  • Voice actor for Jersey Jack Harry Potter pinball; interviewed by Orbital Albert and Ryan from Phantom Tilt Pinball Podcast

    PNP 584_ Deborah Tahlman Originally Aired Aug 13th 2024! NEW Intro!Jun 7, 2025
  • Voice actor/audio engineer for Portal Pinball; previously interviewed by Orby on Pinball Nerds; provides GLaDOS-style callouts

    PNP 610- Multimorphic's P3 Portal Top 5 Rad + Oh & Don't 4get the BAD!Mar 18, 2025
  • Voice actor for sorting hat character in Harry Potter pinball; could have been leveraged in reveal but was not utilized

    PNP 614; Expert Claims JJP To Lose 8-15 MILLION Dollars From Jacks Lame Harry Potter Announcement + MORE Alice Excuses DELAYED!Apr 2, 2025
  • Voice actor for Sorting Hat in Harry Potter Pinball game; also performed Sorting Hat for Hallmark products (~10 years); interviewed by Orby on Pinball Nerds Podcast

    PNP 627-Mrs.Orby Chats Potter CE Art+ So long 4Meow!+ CHALLENGE ACCEPTED From The DOATJun 22, 2025
  • Voice actor hired to perform call-outs including Sorting Hat character on Harry Potter Pinball

    Episode 247 - You're a Wizard, JJPJun 8, 2025
  • Voice actor for Funhouse Remake 2.0; attended UK Pinfest 2025

    UK PINFEST 2025Aug 30, 2025
  • Voice actor for Labyrinth, Funhouse 2.0, Whirlwind, TMNT, and future unannounced Pedretti Pinball titles; appeared at Electrocoin stand

    EAG EXPO 2025Jan 16, 2025
  • Renowned professional voiceover artist; has Monster Bash LE on order heading to Europe; active in pinball community chat during stream

    FNO Pinball Ep 14: Monster Bash Remake Limited Edition Pinball MachineAug 13, 2019
  • Voice actor for Star Wars, Scooby-Doo, Ninja Turtles pinball announcements; announced as special guest at Expo; serves as announcer for Super Awesome Pinball Show intro

    The Super Awesome Pinball Show - Ep. 37 - Pinball Expo 2022Sep 12, 2022
  • Voice actor who performed Muppet Goblin characters for Labyrinth topper

    DPP #112 "Stern for sale? Beetlejuice soon...no!"Mar 24, 2024
  • Designer of Avatar pinball; previously worked on Metroid Pinball homebrew

    I Played Avatar Pinball And It Changed EverythingSep 21, 2024
  • Voice actor/call-out performer for Harry Potter pinball; noted for clear delivery enhanced by PinWoofer upgrade

    Ultimate Jersey Jack Pinball Audio Upgrade - PinWoofer PowerWaveJ Super Kit!Jul 25, 2025
  • Voice of the Sorting Hat character in Harry Potter Pinball; Eric noted he was critical to bring aboard for the game

    Harry Potter Pinball with Eric Meunier!Aug 2, 2025
  • Voice actor; voices Splinter, Bebop, Rocksteady, Baxter Stockman, Casey Jones in TMNT Pinball; extensive TV, film, and game voice work; UK-based

    BDYETP 54: TMNT Pinball Voice Actor Marc SilkDec 13, 2020
  • Voice actor/animator; provides narration for Portal P3 module and topper voices for Barrels of Fun games including Labyrinth

    DPP #181 "TPF day 1: I played everything!"Mar 22, 2025
  • Custom animations and call-outs creator for Harry Potter pinball

    DPP #193 "The Potter Episode!"Jun 8, 2025
  • Created Travis's podcast intro (joking reference in opening banter)

    Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 7: The Stern Inside(r) Scoop with Tom GrafOct 13, 2021
  • UK-based pinball voice actor, enthusiast, and industry professional. Provided voice work for TMNT pinball (Splinter, Bebop, Rocksteady, Baxter Stockman, Shredder). Extensive cartoon voice work background with Cartoon Network/Warner Bros (Scooby-Doo, Droopy, Yosemite Sam). Queen superfan who attended pop-up shop to preview pinball prototype.

    Episode 317: QUEEN Pinball hype with Marc SilkOct 3, 2021
  • Voice actor hired for Portal pinball callouts; 'great voice actor' according to Genghis

    We Are Pinball #26 "New game explosion!!"Mar 20, 2025
  • Voice actor/talent providing character callouts for Reggie and Portal Pinball, praised for performance quality

    [SPOILERS] Portal Pinball Gameplay - Complete Game Run!Jan 27, 2026
  • Motion graphics designer; created full-screen effects, icons, and HUD elements

    Episode 57 – Tanio Klyce (Deadpool Software Ninja)Aug 20, 2018
  • Voice actor who voiced six characters in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles pinball, appeared on Loser Kid Pinball Podcast

    The Pinball Show Ep 22: Pinball Market Trends Deals Of The WTF!Jul 20, 2020
  • Audio engineer/producer who created custom intro for Triple Drain Podcast; credited with 'great job' by Travis.

    Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 8: The Three Stooges Meet The WizardOct 27, 2021
  • Narrator for Harry Potter pinball; hosts criticize excessive narration overshadowing other audio elements

    Episode 251 – Flag DayJun 14, 2025
  • Shaggy voice impression artist; appeared on Slam Tilt Podcast; noted by hosts as more authentic Shaggy voice than current casting

    Episode 197 – Half A HypocriteDec 14, 2022
  • Legendary voice actor known for Bob the Builder, Johnny Bravo, Danger Mouse, Star Wars Episode I, Thunderbirds (original and reboot); professional audio expertise; rediscovered pinball hobby after attending Pinball Expo 2019; UK-based

    Episode 263: Marc SilkJun 12, 2020
  • Voice actor providing call-outs for Harry Potter; official voice of Sorting Hat in Harry Potter universe (theme parks, games, toys)

    WAP #37 "Harry Potter is here!!"Jun 5, 2025
  • Voice talent/audio specialist at Stern; recorded callouts for Harry Potter; praised by Neil for quality voice work despite excessive callout volume.

    The Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 29 - The Star Wars Fall of the Empire Special!Sep 12, 2025
  • Modded Star Wars Home Edition with amp, speakers, subwoofer; demonstrated aftermarket upgrade potential

    Spike 3 and Home Pin with George Gomez | Stern Pinball's Chief Creative OfficerAug 7, 2025
  • Voice actor for Reggie (team-building core) in Portal pinball; provides positive guidance character voiceover.

    Ep 162 Multimorphic's Portal Pinball! With Stephen Silver, Michael Ocean, & Ian HarrowerMar 18, 2025
  • Voice actor for Reggie (team-building core character) on Portal Pinball, praised for character personality and callouts

    Ep 162 Multimorphic's Portal Pinball! With Stephen Silver, Michael Ocean, & Ian HarrowerMar 14, 2025
  • Previous guest on Loser Kid Podcast (UK-based); subject of discussion regarding professionalism and contributions to pinball hobby

    Ep 40: New Horizons with Butch PeelAug 1, 2020
  • Professional voice actor from Birmingham, England; performed six voices for TMNT pinball including Splinter and Casey Jones; has extensive credits in animation, games, and film

    Ep 39: The Voice of Silk, Marc Silk!Jul 17, 2020
  • Voice actor in TMNT pinball; performed Splinter and 3-4 other character voices; described as doing 'fantastic job'

    Ep 37: Talkin' Turtles with Dwight SullivanJun 3, 2020
  • Voice talent; contributed voice work to Twippies 2026 production

    Pinball Roundtable - Is Stern Back on Top? Pokémon Pinball, Rumors & Why 2026 Might Be the Best YeareFeb 17, 2026
  • Provided custom callouts as character Reggie (companion core) in Portal pinball

    Portal pinball launch stream with Kevin and Ian!Nov 4, 2025
  • Voice actor for Harry Potter pinball callouts (Sorting Hat); not original character voice performer; marked limitation compared to original actor casting expectations

    DPP #201 "Limited Predators?"Aug 18, 2025
  • Voice artist and creative person met at Expo who collaborated on content with Bash Pinball

    Podcasting in the Dark + Predator Pinball!Nov 7, 2025
  • Attended Houston Arcade Expo; played Portal; pleasant surprise encounter for Brad Albright

    Episode 431: Portal chat with Ian Harrower and Brad AlbrightNov 15, 2025
  • JJP designer; associated with call-out design philosophy Kaneda criticizes

    Saturday Morning Spectacular! June 7Jun 8, 2025
  • Voice talent providing movie introductions in Harry Potter pinball

    Saturday Morning Spectacular!Jun 14, 2025
  • Existing: Name consistently referenced as 'Mark Silk' across 13 mentions
    vs
    Conflicting: Mention 8 refers to 'Marc Silk' (with 'c' instead of 'k')
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 2, 2026