Thomas Ferranti (aka Spike Beasley) is an actor and voice-actor focusing on comedic and dramatic roles for features, television,the web, etc. He has a wide range of voices and unique facial expressions, reflected in the variety of roles he has made his own; St. Peter at the gates of heaven (with a dead-on Ed Wynn imitation), a voice-compromised friend, a nurturing new-age psychic, the voice of an evil masked villain, and more.
Before becoming an actor and voice-actor, he produced, hosted and was featured in a 20-episode half-hour local L.A. television series, produced and hosted radio programs, was the lead-singer in a performing and recording rock band, was the writer and artist for over 50 original comic books and has performed hundreds of shows as a puppeteer.
When not acting or voice-acting, he continues to write screenplays, produce music videos and other creative projects.
- #1 position for voices at .
- Recently recruited by 6 directors to act (or voice-act) in their 7 films without an audition.
- Principal acting role written for me; "Behind Human Eyes" for 2nd Degree Burns Films.
- Cast as 4 voices in a read-through recording of an award-winning script for Geno Scala.
Currently considering trade of skills in exchange for exposure and further experience, for the right project.
Actor:
- "Glasses (tentative title)" comedic, supporting (host). Jawbreaker / Addicott
- "Wing It (tentative title)" comedic, supporting. Jawbreaker Productions
- "Killer Tango" dramatic - principal. NYFA student film for Antonio CT.
- "Two Actors in Search of a Director" comedic - supporting. NYFA student film
- "Tragedy of a Mother and Son" (feature film for theatrical release) for Simon Productions
- "Behind Human Eyes" (short film - role written for me) for Jayce and Michele Burns
- "In God's Name" and "The Next Step" shorts for 52 Films / 52 Weeks (see imdb)
- "Malak" for Jennifer Amorelli and Elena Muntean
- Blue Rocket Films (Alex Kazan)
Voice-actor:
- TOP POSITION for voices at
- "WhiteFire" for Michael Mason (feature film - in post production)
- "Making an Ash of Himself" (Pokemon fan-made radio play)
- "The Coconuts" (ten voices) hand-puppet show (hundreds of live performances, from age of 8 to 12)
Animator:
- "Dr. Cruz" by Hilly Michaels (music video - in production)
- "Cookie, Cookie" by Duf Davis & The Book Club (simple music video)
TV / Video Producer:
- "What's Your Name?" by Hilly Michaels (featuring Mick Ronson)
- "Close Encounters" by Hilly Michaels
- "Someone's Waiting for You" by Hilly Michaels (photo montage music video)
- "Achoo! TV" 1990-1994, 20 half-hour episodes, West Valley Cablevision
The Syndicate
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Voice-over
by Ryan S. Fix
Udre Belska / supporting
Spike Beasley's Video Eruption (YouTube Channel)
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Video
by RevSpike Video / Rev. Spike Beasley
various principal roles, singing, comedy, music, writing, animation, video editing
Tragedy of a Mother & Son
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Television
by Simon Productions / Romane Simon
Supporting
9 music videos for Hilly Michaels' "POP THIS!" album
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Voice-over
by The Imposingly Large Company / Thomas Ferranti
Producer, Director, Editor and Graphic Artist of nine music videos (so far) including "What's Your Name?" (featuring Mick Ronson), "How The West Was Won" (featuring Cyndi Lauper), "Close Encounters" and "Someone's Waiting For You"..
Two Actors in Search of a Director
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Film (short)
by Erik Kjonnas
gruff teamster Bill / Oberon; King of the faries - supporting
Just Wing It
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Film
by Jawbreaker Films / Jennifer Amorelli
St. Peter - supporting
Killer Tango
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Film (short)
by Cineastartist / Antonio CT
Ian (80-yr old) - principal
Dead Air
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Film (short)
by Occupation Radio Network / Mike Lombardi
Host, Co-Host, all guests
WhiteFire
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Music
by CineMason / Michael Mason
voice of radic - evil villain (principal)
In God's Name
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Internet
by 52 Weeks/52 Films - 11:59 Productions / Renee Ronceros
supporting
Malak
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Television
by Jawbreaker Films / Elena Muntean and Jennifer Amorelli
drunk homeless man in heaven - supporting
The Next Step
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Television
by 11:59 Productions / Renee Ronceros
victim of unknown disease - supporting
"Behind Human Eyes"
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Television
by 2nd Degree Burns Films / Jayce and Michele Burns
Bryce the psychic (principal)
Those Beasleys
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Voice-over
by Beasley Intergalactic Domination / Mrs. Beasley
Lead singer, songwriter, bass, guitar, percussion. Live performances and prolific recording.
Achoo! TV
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Film (short)
by Fingers or The Bride Video / Rev. Arnie Achoo
Producer / Host / various principal roles / writer / casting / editing (20 episodes)
Offbeat
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Film
by Wray Productions / Gary Wray
various principal and supporting roles
Learn to Paint (or Something)
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Film (short)
by Meadows Muffinz Prod. / Mike Meadows
various supporting roles
Sheena Metal's Freakin' Rock Review
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Voice-over
by Sheena Metal Productions / Jenny Sherwin
guest
#1 position for Voices at Readthrough.com
(2012)
2nd Place for album-concept graphics at Figment.cc
(2011)
3rd Place for poster-concept graphics at Figment.cc
(2010)