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Ron Perlman Paid $40 for Iconic Fallout Voice Role

1/16/2026

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Summary

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Ron Perlman revealed he was paid $40 and a sandwich to voice the original Fallout game in 1997.
Perlman discussed his early work on the Fallout series during The Joe Vulpis Podcast.
Perlman has never played any Fallout games.
Perlman was surprised when he was contacted for Fallout 2, stating, "Because the first one went through the f***ing roof."
Speculation has grown about a potential cameo in the ongoing Fallout TV series.

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Historical Context

The Fallout video game series began with the release of the original Fallout in 1997, set in a post-apocalyptic world influenced by 1950s culture. Its sequel, Fallout 2, launched in October 1998, building on its predecessor's success and selling over 1.5 million copies by 2008. The franchise's enduring popularity is evident in ongoing fan engagement and adaptations, including a forthcoming TV series.

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Story summary

Ron Perlman revealed he was paid $40 and a sandwich to voice the original Fallout game in 1997.
Perlman discussed his early work on the Fallout series during The Joe Vulpis Podcast.
Perlman has never played any Fallout games.
Perlman was surprised when he was contacted for Fallout 2, stating, "Because the first one went through the f***ing roof."
Speculation has grown about a potential cameo in the ongoing Fallout TV series.

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