Barbara Tissier is a prominent French actress and voice director, born on May 21, 1972, in Sarcelles, France. She began her career in front of the camera at the age of ten, appearing in Jean-Luc Godard's film Passion in 1982, before becoming one of the most recognized voices in French dubbing. While her live-action acting includes theatre and television, she is best known for her extensive and versatile voice work in animation and foreign film.

As a voice actress, Tissier has built an impressive portfolio that spans both Western and Japanese animation. She is the regular French voice for numerous Hollywood actresses, including Cameron Diaz, Raven-Symoné, and Jennie Garth. In the realm of animated film, she is particularly celebrated for voicing Jessie in the Toy Story franchise and Princess Fiona in the Shrek series. Her work also includes iconic Disney characters such as Lady in Lady and the Tramp, Anastasia in Cinderella, and Olivia in The Great Mouse Detective.

In the specific domain of anime, Tissier has lent her voice to a wide array of characters, becoming a familiar presence for French fans of the genre. She voiced the determined Sanae Nakazawa in the French adaptation of the soccer series Captain Tsubasa, known in France as Olive et Tom. She also took on the role of the enigmatic Pinoko in Black Jack. Her repertoire includes the titular character in the classic anime Princess Sarah and Wendy in the series Peter Pan no Bōken. Furthermore, she voiced both Chouca in Tanoshii Moomin Ikka and its sequel, as well as Naru Narusegawa in Love Hina. Her versatility is further demonstrated by her work in Ranma ½, where she voiced the female form of the protagonist, Ranma. Other anime roles include parts in Attack No. 1, Mahōtsukai Sally, Hello! Spank, Calimero, and Katry, the Cow Girl, showcasing her deep involvement in bringing Japanese animation to French audiences.

Beyond performing, Tissier is also an accomplished voice director, or adaptation director, supervising the French dubbing for numerous television series such as Dawson's Creek, Private Practice, and The Flight Attendant. Her expertise in the field was recognized when she served as a jury member at the Voix d'étoiles festival in 2016, an event celebrating the art of dubbing. She continues to be active in the industry, with recent credits including voicing the young adult Leia Organa in various Star Wars projects.