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Basic Info
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | August 5, 1952 |
| Birthplace | Paris 17th arrondissement, France |
| Gender | Male |
| Blood Type | Unknown |
| Height | 非公開cm |
| Agency | Freelance (Paris, Deceased) |
| Voice Acting Debut | 1975 |
Biography
A legendary French dubbing voice actor who represented France. He was responsible for the French version of Vegeta in Dragon Ball Z and Seiya in Saint Seiya, supporting the golden age of Japanese animation in France. He passed away in Paris in May 2025. Known for his authoritative low bass voice and ability to convey a wide range of emotions, he left a significant legacy in the French voice acting industry.
Path to Becoming a Voice Actor
Trained as an actor at a theater school in Paris, he began his career in the 1970s in theater, film, and dubbing. He became a hero to French children in the late 1980s during the Japanese animation boom, landing the role of Vegeta in the French version of Dragon Ball Z.
Personality
His powerful, authoritative low baritone voice is his greatest asset. He portrayed a range of characters from proud antagonists to anti-heroes who awaken to friendship.
Notable Works
Selected notable works (top 5 of 5).
| Title | Role | Lead/Sub | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slam Dunk (French version) | Mitsui Tao | Main | 1994 |
| Dragon Ball Z (French version) | Vegeta | Main | 1990 |
| Saint Seiya (French version) | Seiya | Lead | 1988 |
| City Hunter (French version) | Ryo Saeba | Lead | 1988 |
| Fist of the North Star (French version) | Ryu | Main | 1987 |
