François Berland is a French actor and voice artist, born on April 10, 1958, in Dijon, France. He trained at the Cours Simon and the École Florent, laying the foundation for a career that spans theatre, film, television, and voice-over work.

While Berland has appeared in on-screen roles in French films and television series such as Double zéro and La Dernière Leçon, he is most recognized for his extensive voice-over career. His distinctive, deep, and authoritative voice has made him a prominent figure in French media, particularly as a narrator for film trailers, television programs, radio stations, and advertising campaigns. He was the off-screen voice for the French game show Le Maillon faible from 2001 to 2007 and again in 2024, and has been the official voice of the radio station RFM since 2011.

In the realm of animation and dubbing, Berland's contributions are notable, though his work as a character voice actor is more selective compared to his narration roles. A key example of his work in anime is his role as the Narrateur in the French-language version of the series Ōoku: The Inner Chambers, an adaptation of the acclaimed manga. His voice work also extends to other animated projects. He has voiced Mighty Eagle in the French versions of the Angry Birds films. Since 2022, he has provided the French voice for the iconic character Optimus Prime in the animated series Transformers: EarthSpark. In live-action dubbing, he has lent his voice to actors such as George Clooney in the film Leatherheads and Patrick Stewart for the narrator role in the Ted films.

Berland's achievements are marked by his ubiquity and longevity in the French voice-over industry. He is a founding member of Les Voix, an association dedicated to defending the interests of French voice-over interpreters. His body of work includes narrating over forty audiobooks and contributing to numerous documentaries, podcasts, and animated features, establishing him as one of the most recognizable and enduring voices in French media.