Albert Augier

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Albert Augier was a French actor primarily known for his extensive and prolific career as a voice actor, lending his voice to numerous characters in animated series and films for the French market. Born on February 29, 1924, in Paris, he was active in the dubbing industry for several decades until his death on February 2, 2007.

While Augier appeared in live-action films and television series, his most enduring legacy is in dubbing. He was the regular French voice for actors such as Ned Beatty and Charles Durning. Among his most famous dubbing roles in live-action series were Huggy Bear in Starsky et Hutch, Colonel Klink in Papa Schultz (Hogan's Heroes), and Mr. Roarke in L'Île fantastique (Fantasy Island). He was also one of the French voices for the cartoon character Elmer Fudd.

In the realm of animation and anime, Augier's voice was heard in a wide array of series, particularly those dubbed in France during the 1980s and 1990s. His work was characterized by a remarkable diversity, covering main characters, secondary roles, and numerous incidental voices. Examples of his anime roles include the character Bonami in the series Monarch: The Big Bear of Tallac and the Indian Chief. He voiced the cousin Alfred in the adventure series Montana Jones, a role that connected him with a broad audience of young viewers in France. He also took on the role of Professeur Kossing in the series Acrobunch - The Quest for Treasure.

His work was not limited to these titles. Augier's voice can be found in many other anime series dubbed in France, including Captain Future, where he voiced multiple characters such as Caméléon, King Moore, and Mala, Dirty Pair, Grendizer, and Judo Boy. He was also the voice of Soundwave and Wheeljack in the French dub of the original Transformers series. His career demonstrates a high level of activity and versatility, making him a recognizable and significant figure in the history of French dubbing for animation.
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