Francis Lax

Francis Lax was an American actor known for his work in French dubbing, particularly for roles like Han Solo in “Star Wars” and various characters in popular series. He gained fame through his unique comedic dubbing style that resonated with French audiences.

Personal and Family Life

Born on April 16, 1930, in Paris, France, Francis Lax grew up in a vibrant cultural environment that likely influenced his career in acting and dubbing. Not much is publicly known about his family life, but his passion for voice acting and theater defined his professional life.

Career Highlights

Francis Lax had a notable career as a voice actor in French dubbing, lending his voice to many iconic characters such as Captain Stubbings in “The Love Boat” and Dwight Schultz’s character in “The A-Team.” He was particularly celebrated for his work in “Starsky and Hutch,” where his humorous and culturally adapted translations made the show a hit in France.

Death and Legacy

Francis Lax passed away on March 13, 2013, in Paris, France. His contributions to French cinema and television continue to be remembered, particularly his innovative dubbing style that brought American characters to life for French audiences.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
L.627 1992-09-09 Chief Superintendent
Fortunat 1960-11-16 évadé du pont
Fais gaffe à la gaffe ! 1981-04-01 L’agent de police
Si j’étais un espion 1967-08-30 Rodard
La Fiancée du pirate 1969-12-03 Emile
On aura tout vu 1976-06-16 L’automobiliste malchanceux
Une invitation à la chasse 1974-11-01 Le moniteur
Je sais rien mais je dirai tout 1973-09-11 Antoine
Jeudi on chantera comme dimanche 1967-01-01 Marc
Un dîner intime 1983-08-26 Fréssinet
L’Exercice du pouvoir 1978-03-08 The journalist
Trois partout 1990-10-17 Edgar Thibault-Lagarde
Beaufils et fils 1980-05-23 Le valet de chambre
Nada 1974-02-06 Édouard Longuevache
Le Rabat-joie 1978-01-01 Duran
Le Pélican 1992-10-28 Francis
Le Gentleman des Antipodes 1976-11-04 Abadie
Je suis timide… mais je me soigne 1978-08-23 Le sommelier
Les Culottes rouges 1962-12-19 Un homme de la troupe (non crédité)
Le Bougnoul 1975-04-23
Blue Racer Blues 1972-12-31 Fleche bleu
Le comptoir 1998-09-09 le notaire
Les mains liées 1956-04-27
Donnez-moi dix hommes désespérés 1962-06-17
Coplan prend des risques 1964-04-30
Un nuage entre les dents 1974-05-01 Le brigadier
Les cracks 1968-03-01
Alouqa ou la comédie des morts 1975-08-13 Le Flos
Une nuit rêvée pour un poisson banal 1980-06-27
On a volé ma VF 2024-06-22 Self (archive footage)
Les contes du chat perché 1994-12-26 Animals (voice)
Commissaire Moulin 1976-08-04 Le directeur de la P.J. dit “Le vieux”
Lucky Luke 1984-10-20 Various voices
Au théâtre ce soir 1966-07-21 Bichot
Nouvelles d’Henry James 1976-03-13 Bill Frankle
Le Secret des Flamands 1974-01-03 Hubert
Cupido 1991-09-14 Le Ministre du Jaune, Professeur Savant S (voice)
Les Jeux de 20 heures 1976-03-22 Self
Champs-Elysées 1982-01-16 Self
La Mort d’un touriste 1975-10-03 Van Daker