LOVETTSVILLE, Va. — Legendary voice-over artist Hal Douglas, whose delivery starred in trailers for thousands of movies, died March 7 at 89, his family said Thursday.

While Douglas could probably walk down any street unrecognized, his voice was unmistakably a star. He was among the top voice-over artists of a generation. His work was eclectic, ranging from the somber “Philadelphia” to the comedic, including “Meet the Parents.”

Douglas made a rare on-camera appearance in the trailer for the Jerry Seinfeld documentary “Comedian.” In the 2002 film, he takes his place in a recording booth and launches into a trademark opening, only to be cut short repeatedly by the director.