Antoni LoPresti

Description
Antoni LoPresti is a Belgian actor born on August 17, 1975, in Mons, Belgium, who is primarily known for his extensive work in French-language dubbing. His career is marked by a significant number of voice roles in anime series and films, making him a familiar presence to French-speaking audiences of animated content. He is also recognized for dubbing live-action characters, including the French voices of actors like Thomas Doherty in the Descendants films and Jaime Lorente in the series La Casa de Papel.

LoPresti's most prominent and long-standing role is that of Pierre, known as Brock in the original English version, in the Pokémon anime. He has been the primary French voice for this character across numerous television seasons and films since the series began in 1997. His portrayal of Pierre spans a significant portion of the franchise, including films such as Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back, Pokémon: The Power of Us, Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution, and Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea. Due to a temporary move to Quebec, he was replaced in the role for a period but later returned, resuming his voice work for the character from the ninth season onward. His involvement with the franchise extends to other characters, such as Peter in Pokémon Origins and various secondary roles in the series and films.

Beyond Pokémon, LoPresti has built a diverse portfolio of anime voice work. He voices the flamboyant pirate Cavendish in the long-running series One Piece, a role he has played in both the television anime and the film One Piece Stampede. In the second season of Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid S, he provides the voice for the stoic dragon Fafnir. He is also the voice of Takeru Shinoyama in the fantasy series Dead Mount Death Play. His other notable anime credits include Haley Astrey in Akashic Records of Bastard Magical Instructor and Yugi Muto in the film Yu-Gi-Oh! 3D: Bonds Beyond Time. Earlier in his career, he took on roles such as Shingo in Initial D and Takashi Komuro in Highschool of the Dead.

Throughout his career, LoPresti has frequently collaborated with a consistent group of voice actors and directors within the Belgian dubbing industry. He has worked alongside artists like Pierre Le Bec, Sophie Pyronnet, Marie Du Bled, and directors such as Alexis Flamant on various projects, including Akashic Records of Bastard Magical Instructor and Dead Mount Death Play. His body of work demonstrates a versatility that spans from lead roles in major franchises to significant supporting characters in a wide array of anime genres, solidifying his status as a key figure in French-language anime dubbing.