Daniel Beretta
Description
Daniel Beretta was a French actor and singer widely recognized for his extensive work in dubbing, particularly as the regular French voice of Arnold Schwarzenegger. Born on December 24, 1946, in Audincourt, France, he had a diverse career that spanned live-action performance, music, and voice acting. His passing occurred on March 23, 2024, in Ajaccio, France, at the age of 77.
Beretta's artistic journey began in music and theater. He trained at the Petit Conservatoire de la Chanson from 1964 to 1966 and later gained prominence on stage, notably playing the title role in the French production of the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar in 1972. This performance directly led to his first major dubbing role, providing the French voice for Jesus in the 1973 film adaptation, which launched his career as a voice actor. His musical background also proved valuable in animation, allowing him to perform singing roles such as Lumière in Disney's Beauty and the Beast.
While his name is most famously associated with dubbing Arnold Schwarzenegger from 1988 onward, Beretta was also a prominent voice in the world of anime and animation for French audiences. He lent his voice to the character in the original 1995 film Ghost in the Shell, the series Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, and the film Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society. He is also the voice of Detective Minoru Sagisaka in the anime series Karas. His other notable anime and animation voice roles include The Mayor in The Nightmare Before Christmas and various roles in series such as Once Upon a Time... The Explorers and Princess Sissi.
Beyond his work in animation, Beretta was a highly versatile voice actor. He provided the French voices for numerous live-action actors, including Rutger Hauer, Ernie Hudson, and Liam Neeson, in addition to his long-standing role as Schwarzenegger. In the realm of video games, he was well-known as the voice of Sam Fisher in the Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell series and as Duke Nukem in Duke Nukem Forever. He also served as a station voice for the French radio network RFM from 2000 to 2008. His legacy in the dubbing industry is significant, and he continued his work into the early 2020s before retiring. His daughter, Barbara Beretta, has also become a well-known voice actress in France.
Beretta's artistic journey began in music and theater. He trained at the Petit Conservatoire de la Chanson from 1964 to 1966 and later gained prominence on stage, notably playing the title role in the French production of the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar in 1972. This performance directly led to his first major dubbing role, providing the French voice for Jesus in the 1973 film adaptation, which launched his career as a voice actor. His musical background also proved valuable in animation, allowing him to perform singing roles such as Lumière in Disney's Beauty and the Beast.
While his name is most famously associated with dubbing Arnold Schwarzenegger from 1988 onward, Beretta was also a prominent voice in the world of anime and animation for French audiences. He lent his voice to the character in the original 1995 film Ghost in the Shell, the series Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, and the film Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society. He is also the voice of Detective Minoru Sagisaka in the anime series Karas. His other notable anime and animation voice roles include The Mayor in The Nightmare Before Christmas and various roles in series such as Once Upon a Time... The Explorers and Princess Sissi.
Beyond his work in animation, Beretta was a highly versatile voice actor. He provided the French voices for numerous live-action actors, including Rutger Hauer, Ernie Hudson, and Liam Neeson, in addition to his long-standing role as Schwarzenegger. In the realm of video games, he was well-known as the voice of Sam Fisher in the Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell series and as Duke Nukem in Duke Nukem Forever. He also served as a station voice for the French radio network RFM from 2000 to 2008. His legacy in the dubbing industry is significant, and he continued his work into the early 2020s before retiring. His daughter, Barbara Beretta, has also become a well-known voice actress in France.
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