Robert Darmel was a French actor primarily recognized for his work in dubbing, bringing his voice to numerous characters in anime, television series, and films for French audiences. Born in 1938, he had an active career in theatre and on-screen acting before becoming a prolific voice artist. His theatrical work was extensive, with numerous performances at the Théâtre des Célestins in Lyon throughout the 1950s and 1960s in classic plays by Molière, Shakespeare, and Victor Hugo. He also appeared in several French films and television series from the 1960s through the 1990s. Darmel passed away on May 31, 2006, at the age of 68.

In the realm of anime, Robert Darmel is notably remembered for his role as the Chef in the French dub of the classic cyberpunk series Dominion Tank Police, a production by the French studio S.T.A.R.T.. His other significant anime voice roles include Saionji in Cyber City Oedo 808, Hiraï in the first OAV of Megalopolis, and a role referred to as 'le bébé' in several episodes of the series Monster. He also contributed to the dubbing of films such as Metropolis and Space Jam, where he provided voices for a documentary narrator and a character identified as the owner of the Barons.

Beyond anime, his dubbing career was varied, encompassing live-action films and animated series. He was one of the regular French voices for actors such as Clarence Felder, Brett Hadley, and Scott Wilson. His film dubbing credits include roles in Requiem for a Champion, The Monster Squad, and Street Trash. For television, he lent his voice to episodes of shows like Cool Attitude (as Dr. Vincent Parker) and Mighty Ducks (as Emperor Charg). His work demonstrates a long-standing presence in the French dubbing industry, contributing to the localization of a wide array of international productions throughout the late 20th and early 21st centuries.