Michel Fortin was a French actor primarily known for his work in French cinema, television, and theater, as well as for dubbing foreign films and series into French. While he is sometimes credited in the context of anime, his involvement is specifically linked to the French-language dubbing of these works, not as an original Japanese voice actor.

Born on July 9, 1937, in Méru, France, Fortin began his career as a gymnastics teacher before transitioning to acting in the late 1960s and 1970s. He became a familiar face in French cinema, often in supporting roles, appearing in numerous well-known films such as La Chèvre, Coup de tête, and Buffet froid. He was also active in television and on stage throughout his career.

As a voice actor, Fortin was highly active in dubbing, providing the French voice for many prominent American actors, including Jon Voight, Dennis Farina, Bob Hoskins, and Danny DeVito. His distinctive voice made him a regular figure in the French-language versions of popular Hollywood films.

In the realm of anime and animation, Fortin contributed his voice to the French dubs of several productions. In the early 1970s series Ryu, the Cave Boy, he voiced the character Loa. He also played the role of Hachiroh Tohbe in the French-language version of the 1999 animated film Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade. While no information is available regarding a role for Bill Wingate in Kōya no Shōnen Isamu, his work in Jin-Roh represents a significant entry in his anime dubbing credits. Later in his career, he voiced the character Martin in the French dub of the Pixar film Cars. His other animation dubbing work includes roles in films like FernGully: The Last Rainforest and Corpse Bride.

Michel Fortin passed away on March 15, 2011, in Paris at the age of 73. His legacy is that of a versatile French character actor whose voice became familiar to audiences through both his on-screen performances and his extensive work in dubbing, including French adaptations of animated films and series.