Who is the voice in Wendy’s commercials?
Inside the voice that says “Where’s the beef?” to “Gotta be Wendy’s”
(By Carmichael Phillip)
Who is the primary voiceover artist for Wendy’s commercials today?
If you hear a Wendy’s commercial today, especially promos, radio spots, or TV ads for their breakfast lineup, chances are that voice belongs to Dandrell Scott.
Scott, an actor, comedian, rapper, and voiceover artist, has been working with Wendy’s regularly since about 2020.
He’s particularly known for voicing Wendy’s breakfast-commercials and other announcements.
What makes Dandrell Scott’s voice a fit for Wendy’s brand voice
Dandrell Scott brings a tone that is clear, energetic, confident, and inviting—qualities that fast food ads often need. His voice carries a bit of warmth, but enough punch to cut through background noise, crowded media environments, and consumer fatigue.
From the available profiles, Wendy’s has leaned on him for voice-overs since 2020, which suggests they found something in his delivery that aligns well with their brand messaging.
Other voices you might recognize in Wendy’s past ads
Wendy’s has had multiple actors and voice talents over the years, depending on campaign, region, or promotional theme. Some notable names:
Morgan Smith Goodwin (“Red”) was the face of Wendy’s from 2012 to 2016, particularly in televised spots. She was less of a voice-only talent in many ads and more of an on-camera presence.
Kathryn Feeney appears in Wendy’s commercials more as an actor/actress, for certain burger promotions and other visual spots.
These past campaigns used different styles and different voices, often emphasizing personality, humor, or documented features (“look at this burger”) rather than only narration.
How voice actors like Scott are recognized and credited
Finding out which voice actor is behind a commercial can be tricky. But for Dandrell Scott, there is public acknowledgment:
He has publicly claimed voiceover work for Wendy’s (“As the voice of Wendy’s, I introduce to you another dope TV commercial!”) in social media posts.
His biography, in voice actor listings and news, includes “voiceover artist for Wendy’s (2020-2024).”
Industry sources and job sites (voiceover listings, actor resumes) also credit him.
Even so, not every Wendy’s spot is necessarily voiced by him—some may still use other voice artists, especially regionally or for specific product promotions.
Recent examples of Wendy’s commercials voiced by Dandrell Scott
Some of the more recent ads that list Scott as voiceover artist include:
Wendy’s breakfast commercials (since around 2020) where the narrator voice is featured prominently.
General promotional Wendy’s spots (radio, TV) where the voice-over is male, confident, slightly rhythmic, often leading with phrases like “start your morning with…” or “this is Wendy’s…” etc.
Because his name is listed in official sources as their voiceover artist over multiple years, it’s reasonable to attribute many of the current Wendy’s spots to him.
Conclusion: Who you’re hearing when you hear Wendy’s
When you hear “Gotta be Wendy’s,” references to their menu (“fresh, never frozen,” “breakfast,” etc.), or narration over product shots in recent Wendy’s TV or radio ad campaigns, you’re very likely listening to Dandrell Scott.
While Wendy’s has used different actors and voices in the past (both for on-camera roles like “Red” / Morgan Smith Goodwin, and for famous historical catchphrases like Where’s the beef) those are a different era. The current era’s voiceover work seems to be largely handled by Scott.
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