Legendary Voice Actor Hal Douglas Has Died. Here Are The 7 Clips You Need To See.

Last week we lost Hal Douglas, the legendary voice actor who lent his vocal cords to some of your favorite movie trailers, and we just can’t get over it. Even if you didn’t know his name, you knew Hal’s classic “In a world…” opening line or recognized his voice from one of these trailers.

His narration was easily the best thing about “Waterworld”…

He introduced us to the best buddy cop series of all time…

And when he told us to “check our weapons,” we listened!

But Hal had plenty of comedic talent, too…

Even when the comedy wasn’t that great…

Or when he was the butt of the joke.

And to the very end, he never really cared for the voice that made him famous–but he was glad we liked it.

Rest in peace, Mr. Douglas. Movies will be all the poorer for your passing.