Tony Joudrier
Description
Tony Joudrier is a French voice actor known for his extensive work in the dubbing of anime and animated series for the French-language market. Born on June 15, 1952, his career encompasses both live-action roles in film and a significant body of voice work that has made him a familiar presence to French audiences of Japanese animation. Before focusing on voice acting, he appeared in films such as the 1982 adaptation of Les Misérables, where he played the role of Bossuet, and in Cyrano de Bergerac in 1990 as a Cadet.
Joudrier's voice acting career is particularly notable for its breadth, covering a wide range of characters in many popular anime series and films. He is recognized for his work in major franchises, often providing voices for key characters. In the universe of Neon Genesis Evangelion, he voiced the character Shigeru Aoba in the original television series and subsequently in the Rebuild of Evangelion films, including Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance and Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo. His role in the series also extended to other characters like Makoto Hyuga and Ryoji Kaji in the compilation films Death & Rebirth and The End of Evangelion.
His portfolio includes a mix of leading and supporting roles in several classic and contemporary anime. He voiced Leorio in the 1999 television series of Hunter X Hunter, as well as in its subsequent original video animations. In the OAV series The Cockpit, he took on the roles of Godaï, Toyoma, and an American pilot. For the special Lupin the 3rd: Bye Bye, Lady Liberty, he provided the voices for the characters Wolf and Rooster. His work also includes the character Tsume in the television and OAV versions of Wolf's Rain, and Ryu in the Street Fighter Alpha OAV.
Joudrier's career demonstrates frequent collaboration with the major French dubbing studios, including Chinkel, which was responsible for the French adaptation of series like Hunter X Hunter. His voice can be heard in a multitude of other productions, showcasing his versatility. He voiced Akira Fudo in the Devilman OAV and took on the dual roles of Dr. Hell and Professeur Yumi in the film Mazinger Z Vs. Devilman. In the OAV series New Dominion Tank Police, he played Charles Brenten and Chaplain. Other credits include roles in Fullmetal Alchemist as Lujon, Samurai Champloo as Tanaka, and the film Once Upon a Time (also known as Windaria) as Jill. His body of work reflects a long-standing and prolific career as a cornerstone of French anime dubbing.
Joudrier's voice acting career is particularly notable for its breadth, covering a wide range of characters in many popular anime series and films. He is recognized for his work in major franchises, often providing voices for key characters. In the universe of Neon Genesis Evangelion, he voiced the character Shigeru Aoba in the original television series and subsequently in the Rebuild of Evangelion films, including Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance and Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo. His role in the series also extended to other characters like Makoto Hyuga and Ryoji Kaji in the compilation films Death & Rebirth and The End of Evangelion.
His portfolio includes a mix of leading and supporting roles in several classic and contemporary anime. He voiced Leorio in the 1999 television series of Hunter X Hunter, as well as in its subsequent original video animations. In the OAV series The Cockpit, he took on the roles of Godaï, Toyoma, and an American pilot. For the special Lupin the 3rd: Bye Bye, Lady Liberty, he provided the voices for the characters Wolf and Rooster. His work also includes the character Tsume in the television and OAV versions of Wolf's Rain, and Ryu in the Street Fighter Alpha OAV.
Joudrier's career demonstrates frequent collaboration with the major French dubbing studios, including Chinkel, which was responsible for the French adaptation of series like Hunter X Hunter. His voice can be heard in a multitude of other productions, showcasing his versatility. He voiced Akira Fudo in the Devilman OAV and took on the dual roles of Dr. Hell and Professeur Yumi in the film Mazinger Z Vs. Devilman. In the OAV series New Dominion Tank Police, he played Charles Brenten and Chaplain. Other credits include roles in Fullmetal Alchemist as Lujon, Samurai Champloo as Tanaka, and the film Once Upon a Time (also known as Windaria) as Jill. His body of work reflects a long-standing and prolific career as a cornerstone of French anime dubbing.
All Characters
- FrenchAnime overview: Lupin the 3rd: Bye Bye, Lady Liberty
- FrenchAnime overview: Hunter X Hunter
- FrenchAnime overview: The Cockpit
- FrenchAnime overview: New Dominion Tank Police
- FrenchAnime overview: Once Upon a Time
- FrenchAnime overview: Mazinger Z Vs. Devilman
- FrenchAnime overview: Mazinger Z Vs. Devilman