The Voice of a Generation, A Tribute to Daniel Beretta.
Farewell to a Legend, Daniel Beretta, You Will Be Missed.
French Actor and Voice Actor Daniel Beretta Passes Away.
Daniel Beretta, Renowned Voice Actor, Dies at 77
Daniel Beretta Biography
Daniel Beretta (1946-2024) was a French actor best known for his work in film, theater, and voice acting.
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Born on December 24, 1946, in Audincourt, Doubs, France, Beretta displayed a natural talent for music from a young age, starting piano lessons at just 3 years old.
His artistic interests continued as he pursued theater courses in Montbéliard.
Daniel Beretta Early Career Steps
Beretta's official acting career began in 1966 with his performance in the play "Copain Clopants."
A fortuitous turn of events led him to be discovered by actress Catherine Allégret, who was in the audience for the play.
Impressed by his talent, Allégret introduced Beretta to director Marcel Camus, who cast him in his first film role in "A Savage Summer" (1973).
Daniel Beretta Theatrical Accomplishments
Beyond film, Beretta established himself as a prominent figure in French theater.
He starred in several notable productions, including the iconic musicals "Jesus Christ Superstar" and "The Umbrellas of Cherbo-urg."
These experiences honed his acting skills and stage presence.
Daniel Beretta Voice Acting Legacy
Beretta's voice acting career holds particular significance.
Starting in 1987, he became the French voice dub for actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, lending his voice to all of Schwarzenegger's subsequent films.
This association cemented Beretta's place in popular French culture, making him synonymous with the action hero's iconic voice.
Daniel Beretta Additional Information
Beyond acting, Beretta also explored composing music.
His work spanned various media, including film soundtracks and theatrical productions.
He also lent his voice to program trailers on the French channel 'Sci Fi' and served as the station voice for the national adult contemp-orary radio station RFM between 2000 and 2008.
Daniel Beretta Sensational incidents?
Now those are stories! Let me tell you about a couple of them, ones that still get a chuckle out of me.
The Arnold Mix-Up: It all started with this new voice dubbing contract. Big name, American action star – all very hush-hush. So, I walk into the studio, ready to give it my all, and a picture of...well, let's just say a very muscular fellow with a thick Austrian accent appears on the screen. Now, I wouldn't call myself a shrinking violet, but this guy was a whole other level. Turns out, there'd been a mix-up. This wasn't just any action star, it was Arnold Schwarzenegger! The silence in the studio must've rivaled the Alps. Finally, I break the tension with, "Well, someone tell him to lighten up a bit, this ain't Hamlet!" The director choked on his coffee, then everyone burst out laughing. Thankfully, Arnold ended up being a good sport about it, and the rest, as they say, is history.
The Phantom Opera on the Metro: This one wasn't exactly planned. I was heading home after a particularly emotional performance of "The Phantom of the Opera" – all dramatic and pent-up. Suddenly, the train screeches to a halt, plunged into darkness! Perfect timing, right? Well, fueled by the Phantom's spirit, I belt out a powerful "Music of the Night" right there in the darkened carriage. Let me tell you, the silence afterwards was even more deafening than the first time! Then, a single voice pipes up, a little old lady, bless her heart, says, "Bravo! You almost made me forget this dreadful delay!" The whole train erupted in applause, and the tension melted away. It was a truly magical moment, born out of pure chaos.
Daniel Beretta was married twice and had children from both marriages. Unfortun-ately, due to privacy concerns, specific details about their locations aren't publicly available.
First Wife: Raymonde Bronstein (1941-2020). They had two children together, but details about them are not publicly available.
Second Wife: Paule Zambernardi. Their daughter is Barbara Beretta, who works as an actress, singer, and director.
Daniel Beretta Filmography
Daniel Beretta Films
- Red Heat (Ivan Danko)
- Total Recall (Douglas Quaid)
- The Hunt for Red October (Oliver Wendell "Skip" Tyler)
- Kindergarten Cop (Detective John Kimble)
- Terminator 2: Judgment Day (The Terminator T-800 Model 101)
- Beauty and the Beast (Lumière)
- Last Action Hero (Jack Slater, Arnold Schwarzenegger)
- True Romance (Drexl Spivey)
- The Nightmare Before Christmas (The Mayor of Halloweentown)
- True Lies (Harry Tasker)
- Junior (Doctor Alex Hesse)
- Ghost in the Shell (Batō)
- Eraser (U.S. Marshal John Kruger)
- Jingle All the Way (Howard Langston)
- Batman & Robin (Mr. Freeze)
- End of Days (Jericho Cane)
- Analyze This (Primo Sindone)
- The 6th Day (Adam Gibson)
- Collateral Damage (Gordy Brewer)
- Liberty's Kids (Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben)
- The Rundown (Bar patron)
- Resident Evil (The grave voice in the opening that reads the text)
- K-19: The Widowmaker (Mikhail Polenin)
- Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (The Terminator)
- Around the World in 80 Days (Prince Hapi)
- Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (Batō)
Daniel Beretta Television series
- Weird Science (Papa Magnifico, Cyborg Sam)
- Chris Colorado (William Erwin Krantz)
- Dead Like Me (Rube John Sofer)
- Donkey Kong Country (King K. Rool, Krusha)
Daniel Beretta Video games
- XIII (Number XIII)
- Painkiller (Daniel Garner)
- Team Fortress 2 (Heavy Weapons Guy)
- Splinter Cell Conviction (Sam Fisher)
- Duke Nukem Forever (Duke Nukem)