Jean Violette was a French actor primarily known for his extensive work in dubbing, providing the French-language voices for numerous characters in animated series and films. Born on April 10, 1921, in France, he passed away in 1995.

Violette's career was largely defined by his voice work in animation, where he became a familiar presence to French audiences. He is notably recognized for his role as Grand Père, the elderly Earl of Dorincourt, in the French dub of the animated series Little Lord Fauntleroy, for which he also voiced the character Mr. Hobbs. His voice can be heard in a wide range of other animated productions from the 1980s. These include lending his voice to the villainous Jenner in The Secret of NIMH (Brisby et le secret de NIMH) and the Horned King in The Black Cauldron (Taram et le chaudron magique). He also contributed to numerous series that aired on French television, such as Merlin the magician in King Arthur, Scarab in Goldorak (UFO Robo Grendizer), King Lulstane in Captain Future, and Minos in Ulysses 31. His film work in animation included roles in movies like Jack and the Beanstalk, where he played the giant Tulipe, and Nagagutsu Sanjūshi, where he served as both narrator and the voice of King Matou.

Beyond animation, Jean Violette was a prolific dubber of live-action film and television, regularly providing the French voices for prominent international actors. His regular dubbing subjects included Anthony Quinn, Ernest Borgnine, Brian Keith, and Lee Marvin. This extensive body of dubbing work, documented in various film credits from the 1950s through the 1980s, highlights his significant contribution to making foreign content accessible to French-speaking audiences. In addition to his voice work, Violette was also a stage actor, with performances in various theatrical productions dating back to the 1940s.