Pierre Tornade embarked on his cinematic journey with a notable debut in The Gangsters (1957),marking the beginning of a prolific film career. He subsequently appeared in numerous prominent French films, including The Gendarme in New York (1965) and What's Cooking in Paris (1966),both featuring the renowned Louis de Funès.
His impressive repertoire also includes supporting roles in I Don't Know Much, But I'll Say Everything (1973),directed by Pierre Richard, and Mais où est donc passée la 7ème compagnie (1973). Tornade's distinctive voice has been featured in various animated films and series, cementing his reputation as a master of voice acting.
One of his most iconic roles is that of Vitalstatistix in the beloved Asterix franchise, with notable appearances in Asterix the Gaul (1967),Asterix and Cleopatra (1968),and The Twelve Tasks of Asterix (1976). He also lent his voice to Obelix in Asterix Versus Caesar (1985),Asterix in Britain (1986),Asterix and the Big Fight (1989),and Asterix in America (1994).
Furthermore, Tornade brought Averell Dalton to life in the Lucky Luke franchise, starring in Daisy Town (1971),Lucky Luke: Ballad of the Daltons (1978),and Lucky Luke: The Daltons on the Run (1983).
