Emmanuel Jacomy

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Emmanuel Jacomy is a French actor primarily known for his extensive work in dubbing, where he lends his voice to foreign-language films and television series for the French-speaking market. He has become one of the most recognizable voices in French dubbing, with a career that spans several decades and includes thousands of roles. While his work is vast, he is notably the official French voice for several major Hollywood actors, including Pierce Brosnan, Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker, and the late Ray Liotta. In the realm of animation, he has voiced iconic characters such as the Beast in Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Tarzan in Tarzan, and Phoebus in The Hunchback of Notre Dame. He is also the definitive voice of Superman in a vast number of DC Comics animated series and films since 1996, as well as Stan Smith in the animated series American Dad!.

In the specific field of anime, which is the focus of this profile, Emmanuel Jacomy has contributed his voice to a range of films and series, often for adaptations released in France. He plays the role of Roi Bosse (King Bosse) in the series Ranking of Kings. His involvement in the French dub of this popular series is documented, where he voices the mighty but ailing former king and father of the protagonist, Bojji. He also voices another royal figure, Roi Sven (King Sweyn), in the historical epic Vinland Saga, contributing to the Netflix French dub of the series.

Further demonstrating his range in anime, Jacomy takes on the role of Inugane in the yakuza comedy Back Street Girls: Gokudols. His participation in the series, dubbed by studios in Paris, has been confirmed by voice acting enthusiasts and specialized databases. In the animated film Dragon Quest Your Story, which adapts the popular video game, he voices the character Surarin, known as Gootrude in other versions. One of his notable roles in anime film is that of Dr. Morio Osanai in the acclaimed psychological thriller Paprika. Directed by Satoshi Kon, the film's French version was directed by Patrick Floersheim at Dubbing Brothers studio, with Jacomy providing the voice for the meek and troubled Dr. Osanai.

Beyond these specific roles, Emmanuel Jacomy's filmography includes other anime titles. He has voiced characters in the long-running series Moero Arthur, the Netflix series Moonrise as Général Pitter, and the KonoSuba franchise as Alderp. He also contributed to the Netflix redub of the influential series Neon Genesis Evangelio
n. In addition to voice acting, Jacomy has occasionally worked on the French adaptation of anime, meaning he has been involved in translating and writing the French scripts for series such as Paprika, Onigamiden, and more recently, Quality Assurance in Another World. His career is marked by a consistent and high-quality presence in the French dubbing industry, making him a familiar and esteemed voice for audiences across both Western and Japanese animation and live-action productions.
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