Benoît Allemane
Description
Benoît Allemane was a highly respected French actor whose career spanned over six decades, and he was particularly renowned for his extensive work in voice-over and dubbing. Born on December 28, 1942, in Clermont-Ferrand, France, he passed away on January 5, 2025, at the age of 82. While he was the official French voice of actors like Morgan Freeman and was featured in numerous live-action productions and commercials, he also left a significant mark on the world of anime through his powerful and distinctive voice.
In the realm of anime, Allemane was a prolific presence in the French dubbing of many popular series. He is confirmed to have voiced the role of ZellBerd and served as the narrator for the series Submarine Super 99. He also voiced Bob Stone in the film Manie Manie: Neo Tokyo, which is also known as Neo-Tokyo. Another of his roles was Talgia Hokley in the series Lost Song.
Beyond these specific credits, Allemane's filmography is filled with iconic anime characters. He was particularly well-known for voicing the powerful Alex Louis Armstrong in both Fullmetal Alchemist and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. He also lent his voice to the Taurus spirit in Fairy Tail, Babbo in MÄR, Umibozu in Angel Heart, and the Great Priest in Gurren Lagann. His work extended to OVAs and films, including a role as Bob in Iria: Zeiram the Animation and as an officer in Hayao Miyazaki's Castle in the Sky.
Throughout his career, Allemane frequently collaborated on dubs for major anime franchises, demonstrating a versatility that allowed him to portray characters ranging from gentle giants to imposing villains. His deep, resonant voice made him a natural choice for authoritative figures, narrators, and powerful warriors. This recurring presence across so many titles dubbed for a French audience made him a familiar and cherished voice among anime fans in France and other French-speaking regions. His passing was widely felt in the entertainment community, with many recognizing his immense contribution to bringing international animation to life for French audiences.
In the realm of anime, Allemane was a prolific presence in the French dubbing of many popular series. He is confirmed to have voiced the role of ZellBerd and served as the narrator for the series Submarine Super 99. He also voiced Bob Stone in the film Manie Manie: Neo Tokyo, which is also known as Neo-Tokyo. Another of his roles was Talgia Hokley in the series Lost Song.
Beyond these specific credits, Allemane's filmography is filled with iconic anime characters. He was particularly well-known for voicing the powerful Alex Louis Armstrong in both Fullmetal Alchemist and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. He also lent his voice to the Taurus spirit in Fairy Tail, Babbo in MÄR, Umibozu in Angel Heart, and the Great Priest in Gurren Lagann. His work extended to OVAs and films, including a role as Bob in Iria: Zeiram the Animation and as an officer in Hayao Miyazaki's Castle in the Sky.
Throughout his career, Allemane frequently collaborated on dubs for major anime franchises, demonstrating a versatility that allowed him to portray characters ranging from gentle giants to imposing villains. His deep, resonant voice made him a natural choice for authoritative figures, narrators, and powerful warriors. This recurring presence across so many titles dubbed for a French audience made him a familiar and cherished voice among anime fans in France and other French-speaking regions. His passing was widely felt in the entertainment community, with many recognizing his immense contribution to bringing international animation to life for French audiences.
All Characters
- FrenchAnime overview: Submarine Super 99
- French
- FrenchAnime overview: Lost Song