Paul Bandey

Description
Paul Bandey is a British actor and voice actor based in France, known for his extensive work in live-action film and voice-over dubbing. He was born in London but has lived in Paris for many years, which has allowed him to build a career across both British and French productions.

Bandey is most recognized within the anime community for his numerous roles in the AB Group dubbing of the Dragon Ball franchise movies. In these dubs, he was notable for providing the voice for multiple characters across several films. His roles in this franchise include Paragus in Dragon Ball Z: Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan, Mercenary Tao in Dragon Ball Movie 3: Mystical Adventure, and Neizu in Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge. He is also known for voicing a character frequently referred to as Big Green, a name given to a recurring character he portrayed in many of the Dragon Ball Z movies, including Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!, Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler, Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug, and Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone. Additional roles from this franchise include C-15 in Super Android 13! and Gourmet in Dragon Ball Movie 1: Curse of the Blood Rubies.

Beyond his work in anime, Bandey has maintained a steady career in film and voice-over. He has appeared in major motion pictures such as The Illusionist (2010), Hitman (2007), and the French comedy classic Les visiteurs (1993) where he played Henri Ier Beauclerc, the King of the United Kingdom. His more recent live-action work includes roles in Ridley Scott's The Last Duel (2021), the horror film The Cursed (2021), and the historical television series Marie Antoinette (2022).

In the world of video games, Bandey contributed to the interactive drama Heavy Rain, providing voice and motion capture for the character Leighton Perry, as well as voicing several minor roles such as a TV emcee and a garage mechanic. His voice work also extends to other animated features, including roles in the French film Dilili in Paris (2018) and the English dub of Persepolis (2008).