this link between Clermont and the actor

Tributes are pouring in at the announcement of the death of Benoît Allemane, known to be the French voice of Morgan Freeman, who died at the age of 82, Sunday January 5, 2025.

“Clermont-Ferrand, his hometown”

The mayor of Clermont-Ferrand, Olivier Bianchi, paid tribute to him this Tuesday, January 7, in a publication on social networks.

Benoît Allemane made Clermont-Ferrand, his hometown, proud. Very saddened to hear of his death. French voice of Morgan Freeman, Charlie the Rooster Looney Tunes, and most Santa Clauses, his voice will remain familiar to many French people. Thoughts of his loved ones.

Indeed, the actor was born on December 28, 1942 in Clermont-Ferrand. He then spent part of his youth in the Grand Est, notably in Nancy and Strasbourg.

Charlie le Coq, Les Looney Tunes

He was also known for having played the voice of Santa Claus on French television and in the cinema. For Disney, he played Zeus in Hercules.

But also that of Charlie the Rooster in Looney Tunes or Space Jam.

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