Morgan Freeman sent a message in tribute to Benoît Allemane, legendary French voice of the American actor who died on Sunday January 5 at the age of 82. A rather rare gesture in the world of cinema.
“We say goodbye to voice artist and actor Benoît Allemane, who was also known for being the official voice of yours truly in French cinema,” the star wrote on his social networks. Benoît and I met at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival last year. I extend my most sincere condolences to his family and to the entire French community who benefited from his remarkable talents.”
Morgan Freeman received a Crystal Nymph, which rewards all of his work, in Monaco, in June 2024. It was to this occasion that Benoît Allemane was invited. To the delight of the audience, he then dubbed the “Seven” star’s acceptance speech on stage.
With his serious and comforting timbre, Benoît Allemane has been the French voice of Morgan Freeman in 47 films and 5 series since “Impitoyable” in 1992. “After many battles won in recent years, it was time for him to close his director “work,” communicated those close to him.
