It’s a personality; very important Frenchwoman in the film industry whose death we learned today: José Luccioni, notably known for having doubled; Al Pacino, died in the age of 72.
A personality; who started his career in the 1970s
It is very sad news that we learn today, since was announced the death of José Luccioni. Born; August 1, 1949,this important figure in French cinema may have a face that will not appeal to anyone. everyone, since he hardly appeared at all; the screen, big or small, since the 80s. But he is nevertheless a great figure in cinema.
He began his career in 1972 in the film A murder is a murder in which he played a delivery man. For more than 10 years, he acted in a dozen French films, in which he most often played very secondary roles, even extras. And for good reason: before being a cut actor who likes to show himself face to face; the camera, José; Luccioni is above all a voice.
an emblematic dubber of cinema and video games
We told you above that his face may not have been known to everyone, but his voice was probably one of the best known in French cinema. Because José; Luccioni was best known for his immense dubbing work. Since 1995, it was he who lent his voice to the great Al Pacino.Lately, so you’ve heard him if you’ve been watching. Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood, The Irishman, and House of Gucci, nominated; to several times at the 2022 oscars.
In total, he doubled Al Pacino in 23 films, but has also lent his voice to other actors in dozens and dozens of productions. Luccioni was also an iconic video game voice.For fans of adventure games or Playstation, he was the one and only Victor Sullivan, alias “Sully”, Nathan Drake’s mentor in the Uncharted. From the side from Xbox, obviously he was the unforgettable Marcus Fenix from Gears of War. Since 2001 he has also had the opportunity to double dozens of characters in games as diverse as they are varied.
Finally, we will also remember José; Luccioni as a talented artistic director. We obviously think of his family and to loved ones.