Jean-François Laley was a French actor and dubbing artist born in Paris, France, on November 10, 1921. He passed away in the same city on May 26, 2017, at the age of 95. His career in performance spanned several decades, and he was particularly active in the field of voice dubbing for both live-action films and animated series. While he provided French voices for many prominent actors, he also built an extensive filmography in animation.

In the realm of anime, Laley is known for several key roles in classic series. He provided the voice for Professor Myu in the French version of Dragon Ball GT. Additionally, he voiced the series narrator for the first thirty-six episodes and also played the elder Kaioshin, the dean of the gods. Another notable credit is the character Dr. Meisel in the series Spriggan.

His work in anime includes other major productions from the 1970s and 1980s. Laley contributed voices to Goldorak, where he played Dantus, Achéron, Dagos, and Pollux. He also performed roles in Albator, the Space Pirate, voicing the characters Toshiro and Professor Kusuko. Additional credits include roles in La Bataille des Planètes, Les Evadés de l'Espace, L'Ile Mystérieuse, and a voice part in the animated film Le Petit Monde de Charlotte.

Beyond his anime work, Laley had a prolific career dubbing Western live-action films and television series. He was the regular French voice for actors such as Rex Harrison, Charles Boyer, and James Mason. He was also widely recognized as the voice of Commissioner Gordon in the 1960s Batman television series and its associated film. His dubbing work extended to many popular television shows, including Columbo, Game of Thrones, Once Upon a Time, and The Good Wife. His career also included roles in theatrical films such as Orange Mécanique (A Clockwork Orange) and Wall Street. Jean-François Laley's career demonstrates a wide-ranging talent, leaving a significant legacy in French dubbing for both animated and live-action genres.