Antônio Moreno

Antônio Moreno (1946–2022) was a legendary Brazilian voice actor, announcer, and dubbing director, widely regarded as one of the founding fathers of dubbing in Brazil. Beginning his career in radio at age 14, he transitioned to voice acting in 1969, bringing essential vocal techniques that helped establish the country's lip-sync and dubbing standards. Over a career spanning more than 50 years, Moreno not only elevated the profession to an artistic status but also directed at major São Paulo studios and mentored a generation of iconic Brazilian voice actors.
Known for his deep and powerful voice, Moreno left a massive mark on pop culture by dubbing major Hollywood stars like Morgan Freeman, Charles Bronson, and Liam Neeson. In the realm of animation and anime, he provided the iconic Brazilian voices for beloved characters such as Whitebeard in One Piece, M. Bison in Street Fighter, and King Neptune in The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie. His passing in November 2022 left an invaluable legacy in the history of the Brazilian entertainment industry.