Jean-Pierre Delage

Description
Jean-Pierre Delage was a French voice actor known for his extensive work in the dubbing of animated series and films for the French market, particularly during the 1980s and 1990s. His career was primarily defined by his contributions to the French-language versions of numerous foreign productions, especially Japanese anime.

Delage's voice became familiar to French audiences through a wide array of animated roles. His credits include voicing characters in popular series such as Fernando Laguerra in the classic anime Les Mystérieuses Cités d'Or and providing the first voice for Le Docteur in the same series. He was also the voice of Virgil in the animated series Mighty Max and portrayed King Louis XIII in the 1986 series Les Trois Mousquetaires. Other notable roles included performances in Batman (as Mayor Hill), Animaniacs, and the animated adaptation of Fievel. His work spanned a variety of genres, from adventure to comedy, showcasing his versatility as a voice actor.

In addition to animation, Delage was also active in dubbing live-action films and television series. He lent his voice to renowned actors such as Richard Attenborough as John Hammond in Jurassic Park, Earl Boen as Dr. Peter Silberman in Terminator 2: Le Jugement dernier, and DeForest Kelley as Dr. Leonard McCoy in Star Trek 6: Terre inconnue. His live-action dubbing work also included roles in films like Frantic, Gremlins 2, and Philadelphia. He was active in theatre and French television as well, with appearances in series like Maigret.

Jean-Pierre Delage passed away in March 1996, leaving behind a substantial body of work that has continued to be appreciated by fans of French dubbing.