Daniel Beretta Dies at 77: The French Voice Behind Arnold Schwarzenegger Remembered

July 18, 2026

The French entertainment world is mourning the loss of Daniel Beretta, the actor, singer, and renowned voice artist best known for becoming the French voice of Hollywood star Arnold Schwarzenegger. Beretta died at the age of 77 in Ajaccio, Corsica, leaving behind a remarkable career that stretched across film, television, music, and dubbing.

For generations of French-speaking moviegoers, Beretta’s voice became inseparable from some of Schwarzenegger’s most recognizable characters. His work helped give a distinct French identity to the larger-than-life performances that audiences knew from movies including Terminator, Total Recall, True Lies, Last Action Hero, Double Impact, and The Expendables.

His death has prompted emotional tributes from friends and colleagues who remembered not only his extraordinary voice but also his work as an actor and singer.

A Voice Recognized by Millions

Daniel Beretta was far more than a dubbing artist.

His deep, powerful voice became particularly associated with Arnold Schwarzenegger, whose performances he dubbed for French-speaking audiences over the course of approximately three decades.

For many viewers, hearing Schwarzenegger speak French meant hearing Beretta.

That connection became especially memorable through major action films, including The Terminator saga, Total Recall, Last Action Hero, True Lies, and The Expendables. Beretta’s ability to reproduce the strength and personality of Schwarzenegger’s performances helped make the characters feel natural to French audiences.

Dubbing requires more than simply translating dialogue. Voice performers must match timing, emotion, rhythm, and personality while fitting their performance to an actor’s movements on screen.

Beretta developed a distinctive style that made his performances instantly recognizable.