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Violette Chauveau

Violette Chauveau is a Canadian actress and dubbing artist known for French-language voice work in Quebec.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Violette Chauveau is a Canadian actress and dubbing artist known for French-language voice work in Quebec. She has also performed in theatre and on screen, and is associated with many Quebec dubs of films and animated productions. Born in Israel, she built her career in Quebec after graduating from the Conservatoire d'art dramatique.

Early life and training

Violette Chauveau was born in Kfar Saba, Israel, on 18 September 1963. She graduated from the Conservatoire d'art dramatique in 1986, which led into a career in theatre and dubbing.

Voice acting and dubbing

Chauveau is best known for French-language voice work in Quebec. French-language coverage describes her as the voice of actors such as Anna Faris, Toni Collette, Juliette Lewis, and Winona Ryder, among others.

Screen and theatre work

Alongside dubbing, she has appeared as an actress in film and television. IMDb credits include 'Miraculum', 'Laurence Anyways', 'Coda', and 'The Sixth Sense'.

Notable dubbing roles

Publicly available dubbing references link her to Canadian French voice casts for productions including 'The Little Mermaid' and 'Toy Story'. These credits reflect her long-standing role in Quebec’s dubbing industry.

Key facts

  • She is active in theatre, screen acting, and voice dubbing.
  • French-language sources describe her as a major Quebec dubbing voice for several well-known actresses.
  • She has voiced characters for Canadian French releases of animated films and other productions.
  • IMDb lists her among the cast of films such as 'Miraculum', 'Laurence Anyways', and 'Coda'.
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Canadian context

She is part of Quebec’s French-language dubbing industry, making her relevant to Canadian film, television, and animation audiences, especially in Quebec.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Violette Chauveau?
She is a Canadian actress and dubbing artist known for Quebec French voice work, as well as theatre and screen acting.
When and where was she born?
She was born on 18 September 1963 in Kfar Saba, Israel.
What is she best known for?
She is best known for French-language dubbing in Quebec, including voicing several well-known actresses in local releases.
Did she study acting formally?
Yes. She graduated from the Conservatoire d'art dramatique in 1986.
What other work has she done?
In addition to dubbing, she has acted in theatre and in films such as 'Miraculum', 'Laurence Anyways', and 'Coda'.

References

  1. Wikipédia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Violette_Chauveau
    Supports: Birthplace, training, and overview of Quebec dubbing career
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1064928/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, acting credits, and family information
  3. Cinemaniak — http://www.cinemaniak.net/une-voix-1001-personnalites-on-jase-doublage-avec-violette-chauveau/
    Supports: Interview-style description of her dubbing career
  4. Non-Disney International Dubbing Credits — https://www.non-disneyinternationaldubbingcredits.com/la-petite-siregravene--the-little-mermaid-canadian-french-voice-cast.html
    Supports: Canadian French voice cast credit for The Little Mermaid
  5. Non-Disney International Dubbings — https://nondisneyinternationaldubbings.weebly.com/toy-story--canadian-french-cast.html
    Supports: Canadian French cast listing for Toy Story
  6. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1064928/bio/
    Supports: Biography, birth details, and family information