Susan Bennett Net Worth: “Hey, Siri!” This voice is almost recognizable by all. But do you know the original artist behind it? It is none other than American voice actress Susan Bennett. She has also acted as a former backup singer for Burt Bacharach and Roy Orbison. Initially, she didn’t know that Apple company used her voice. But Susan had no issue with it and enjoyed being called ‘Siri.’ Well, the artist also played a key role in the voice cast of Adult Swim’s The Jack And Triumph Show. Even the well-known personality was also selected for the software company ScanSoft. But as per the reports, she did not work as a voice actress until 2005, but that doesn’t seem to be true. Moreover, currently, she is in the buzz concerning her salary and income. Read to know about Susan Bennett Net Worth!
Early Life And Career!
Susan Bennett was born on July 31, 1979, in Burlington, United States. She went to Clinton Central School and then attended Pembroke College. Later on, she earned her graduate degree from Brown University. During her college days, Susan Bennett was much interested in classic studies and wished to enter the teaching line. Talking about her co-curricular activities, the 73-year-old was in a jazz band. She also performed as a vocalist with Chattertocks, a cappella group.
Well, Susan met her first husband, Curt Bennett, at Brown University. She married him, but due to unknown reasons, they separated. Later on, the voice artist tied the wedding knot to guitarist Rick Hinkle. But her professional career started in 1974 at First National Bank of Atlanta. Further, she was asked to record messages and instructions for the public in Delta Air Lines. In addition to this, Bennett gave her voice to numerous TV advertisements. Some of the prominent companies include Coca-Cola, Ford, Club Med, and McDonald’s. In recent times, Susan lent her vocal cords to EMMA, an artificial intelligence application, in Persona 5 Strikers.
Susan Bennett Net Worth: She Was Unaware Of Apple Using Her Voice!
Currently living in Atlanta, Susan Bennett was unaware that Apple used her voice for Siri. It was confirmed that she gave her voice to ScanSoft in 2005. But without her knowledge, Apple used it for the famous personal assistant. Well, Bennett spent hours recording regular sayings, and it was pretty tiring for her. For the uninitiated, she was introduced as the personal assistant of Apple Company on the iPhone 4S. She remained severe until the IOS 7 update that landed in 2013.
Even after Apple used her voice, it took years for Susan to realize her voice. A fellow voice actor emailed Siri’s voice and asked whether or not she was behind it. At first, she was clueless, but after visiting Apple’s website, Bennett was completely surprised. After recognizing her voice, Susan figured out how all that had happened. Moreover, the company has not paid any royalty to her despite using the voice. However, Siri has been updated, and so does the voice behind it.
Susan Bennett Net Worth: How Much Is She Earning?
It could not be wrong to refer to Susan Bennett as one of the richest voice actresses in the United States. According to the reports and industry insiders, Susan Bennett Net Worth is estimated to be around $5 million. Most of her income comes from her career as a voice artist. Details about her additional sources of income are not known to the media.
Nevertheless, Susan Bennett and Pal Jones are coming together. They are available ‘for sale’ and announced BOGO for the meeting planners. Both are noted for being good speakers and share a passion for addressing the audience. If hired by someone, the BOGO rate will start from $2,500 (30 minutes per speaker). It varies according to the special requirements and duration. This is all about Susan Bennett Net Worth. Stay tuned to TECH RADAR 247 for more updates!