Philippe Peythieu is a prominent French actor and voice director, born on January 12, 1950, in Paris, widely recognized for his extensive contributions to the art of dubbing. He began his career in theater, performing in street theatre and working at the Théâtre de l'Aquarium for about ten years before transitioning to voice acting in 1984. He seized the opportunity presented by the high demand for dubbing in the mid-1980s, a period he described as a boom for the industry that allowed new talents to emerge.

Peythieu is celebrated for his long-running role as the French voice of Homer Simpson, a part he has played since 1990, also voicing characters Abraham Simpson and Otto Bus in the series. It was through this iconic show that he met his wife, voice actress Véronique Augereau, the French voice of Marge Simpson, whom he married in 2001. Beyond this signature role, he is the official French dubbing voice for actor Danny DeVito, a collaboration that began with Tim Burton's Batman Returns in 1992. This role also established him as the definitive voice of the Penguin in numerous animated Batman productions and video games. His regular acting associations extend to dubbing Stephen Rea, Richard Schiff, David Morse, and Corbin Bernsen.

In the realm of anime and animation, Peythieu has a notable body of work. As specified, he voiced the character Daisuke Jigen in the French dub of the Lupin III television specials, including Le Dictionnaire de Napoléon (Steal Napoleon's Dictionary!), First Contact - Episode 0, and Opération Diamant. His other animation credits include roles in the French films A Monster in Paris (as Pâté and the narrator) and Nocturna (as Murray), as well as voicing Dr. Nefarious in the Ratchet & Clank video game saga. He has also contributed to DC Comics animated productions, frequently voicing Martian Manhunter.

In addition to his on-screen voice work, Philippe Peythieu has had a significant impact behind the scenes as a voice director. He has directed the French dubbing for numerous major television series, including 24 Hours chrono (24), Buffy contre les vampires (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Angel, La Loi de Los Angeles (L.A. Law), and House of Cards. A co-founder of the dubbing association Les Voix, he remains an active and respected figure in the French entertainment industry, frequently participating in festivals and events related to voice acting.