Van Ritshie
American voiceover artist and radio host
About Van Ritshie
Lived 1944 – 2024 (aged 80).
Van Ritshie (April 26, 1944 – November 3, 2024) was an American voice-over artist and radio host.
Early life and education Van Ritshie was born on April 26, 1944, in the Astoria neighborhood of Queens, New York. Ritshie was "a longtime Poughkeepsie resident." He has one brother.
Career
Voicework Beginning in January 1995, His voice can be heard on the C3 and M7 cars on the LIRR, and the M7A and M8 railcars on Metro-North. Additionally, he voices Shore Line East announcements following the transition to electric service on that line.
Ritshie provided voice over for "Earthquake: The Big One", a ride at Universal Studios Florida which opened in 1990 and remained in operation until 2002.
Between 2005 and 2008, Ritshie was the official image voice for the Golf Channel's coverage of the PGA Tour.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Van Ritshie?
American voiceover artist and radio host
When was Van Ritshie born?
Van Ritshie was born on 26 April 1944.
When did Van Ritshie die?
Van Ritshie died on 3 November 2024 in Poughkeepsie.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Van Ritshie. https://biography.guide/van-ritshie/
MLA: "Van Ritshie." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/van-ritshie/.
Chicago: "Van Ritshie." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/van-ritshie/.
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