2023 El Hobbit (Miguel Angel Jenner)

The Hobbit

Release Date: 2023.07.10
Reader: Miguel Angel Jenner
Language: Spanish
Translator: Manuel Figueroa
Organisation: Audible Studios y Planeta Audio
ISBN: n/a
Duration: 11 hours 58 minutes
Unabridged: Yes
Country: Spain
Licenced: Yes
Formats: Digital

Miguel Ángel Jenner (born 1952) is well known in the Spanish dubbing industry, he dubbed John Rhys-Davies (Gimli) in the Peter Jackson Lord of the Rings films. He possesses a powerful, gravelly bass-baritone that is well suited for the heroic and ancient tone of Tolkien’s world. He has also narrated El Señor de los Anillos (The Lord of the Rings).

This version uses the “Standard” Spanish translation published by Minotauro and translated by Manuel Figueroa.

Interestingly, July 10, 2023, saw a “double release.” On the same day, another version read by the legendary voice actor Miguel Ángel Jenner (the Spanish voice of Samuel L. Jackson and John Rhys-Davies/Gimli) was also made available. Javier Gutiérrez’s version is often marketed as the “actor-led” version, focusing on narrative nuance and modern acting. Miguel Ángel Jenner’s version is marketed as the “voice-over icon” version, leaning into his deep, booming, and authoritative vocal history.