Jean-Louis Faure was a French actor and voice director, born on July 18, 1953, in Paris, who became a prominent figure in the world of dubbing. He began his career on stage in the 1970s and 1980s, performing in plays such as Volodia and Le Singe bleu, before transitioning to work in film, television, and, most significantly, dubbing. He passed away on March 27, 2022, at the age of 68.

Faure was highly active in dubbing from the late 1970s onwards, lending his voice to numerous American actors in live-action films and series. He was particularly well-known for being the regular French voice of actor Bryan Cranston, famously dubbing him as Hal in the sitcom Malcolm and as Walter White in the drama Breaking Bad, a role that brought him wide public recognition. He also frequently voiced actors Jeffrey Wright, including his role as Felix Leiter in several James Bond films, and Titus Welliver. Beyond acting, Faure also worked as a voice director.

In addition to his extensive live-action dubbing career, Jean-Louis Faure contributed his voice to a wide range of animated series and films. As noted, he played the role of Big Stone in the anime series Kōya no Shōnen Isamu. His other notable work in animation includes the character of the Colonel in Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, Harv the agent in Cars, and Son Excellence in the first French dub of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind. His television animation voice credits were extensive and varied, including roles in series such as Jackie Chan Adventures as Captain Black, Gargoyles, Death Note as Anthony Rester, and the French series La Sagesse des gnomes as Dany. Through this vast body of work, Faure established himself as a familiar and respected voice in French-language animation and dubbing for over four decades.