Daniel Beretta was born on December 24, 1946, in Audincourt, in France's Doubs department.
Before becoming famous in the world of dubbing, he pursued music and performance.
He studied at the Petit Conservatoire de la chanson and began performing in cabaret. He later moved into theater and cinema, gradually developing the skills that would eventually make him such a versatile dubbing performer.
One of the important early turning points in his career came through **Jesus Christ Superstar**.
Beretta's ability to both act and sing made him particularly suited to the French adaptation of the rock musical. He provided the French voice of Jesus in the film version, demonstrating a quality that would remain important throughout his career: his voice wasn't merely deep or recognizable—it was expressive and theatrical.
That combination of acting and musical ability opened the door to a remarkably varied career.
## Becoming the Voice of Arnold Schwarzenegger
Beretta's most famous professional association began in the late 1980s.