Mario Desmarais – Voice Actor Profile & Notable Roles

Canadian voice actor Mario Desmarais, born in October 1948 in Montreal, brings decades of stage and screen experience to his rich, versatile voice. Best known for voicing Buzz Lightyear and the Genie in Walt Disney and Pixar classics, he’s also a prolific video game voice actor, notably in the Assassin’s Creed franchise. His latest major role as Jacques de Molay in Assassin’s Creed: Unity stands out for its gravitas and emotional depth, blending historical weight with subtle, character‑driven nuance.