Ambrogio Colombo is an esteemed Italian voice actor, born in Milan on September 17, 1952, with a prolific career spanning both live-action dubbing and animated voice work. While he is widely recognized in Italy for being the official voice of actors like David McCallum (as Donald Mallard in NCIS), Stellan Skarsgård, and Victor Garber, his extensive contributions to the world of anime and animation have made him a familiar and versatile talent to audiences of all ages.

In the realm of anime, Colombo is particularly noted for his work on the historic series Fist of the North Star. He lent his voice to multiple characters in the series, including Dagar and Komaku in the original, and took on several significant roles in Fist of the North Star 2, such as Hyo, Kaio, Raul, Sauzer, and Yasha Nero. Another defining role early in his career was that of the eccentric inventor Dr. Slump in numerous films and specials related to the Dr. Slump & Arale-chan franchise. His ability to portray a wide range of characters is further demonstrated by his performances as the antagonist Garlic Jr. in the first edition of the Dragon Ball Z film Dead Zone, and as Son Gohan in the Bardock special. He also voiced the villainous Valdes in Futari wa Pretty Cure Max Heart.

Colombo's extensive filmography includes roles in a wide variety of anime films and series. He was the voice of the Prince Kuramochi in Studio Ghibli's The Tale of the Princess Kaguya and also contributed to other Ghibli works like the modified dubbing of Princess Mononoke and the 2014 edition of Spirited Away. He has appeared in numerous popular titles, such as Albert Maverick in Tiger & Bunny, Byro Cracy in Fairy Tail, Jean-Jacques Serrault in Forest of Piano, Gorō Ōtaki in Godzilla Singular Point, Dankichi in Her Blue Sky, and Il Bastardo in the Super Crooks series. He has also voiced characters in critically acclaimed modern series like Ogma in BEASTARS, Nevin in The Ancient Magus' Bride, and an elderly character in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End. His work extends to animated films as well, including a role in the Oscar-nominated Flavors of Youth.

Beyond Japanese anime, Colombo's vocal versatility has made him a staple in the dubbing of American and European animation. He is known for being the voice of Dr. Drakken in Kim Possible, Mort Goldman in Family Guy, Doctor Octopus in Spider-Man: The Animated Series, Uncle Fester in The Addams Family, and Zazu in The Lion Guard. He has also been featured in major animated films from studios like Disney and Pixar, voicing the Underminer in The Incredibles, Bailey in Finding Dory, Harvey Fenner in The Princess and the Frog, and Mr. Kieslowski in Turning Red. In addition, he has been the Italian voice of Yoda in various Star Wars animated series and the sequel film trilogy.

Throughout his distinguished career, Ambrogio Colombo has been recognized for his exceptional talent. In 2007, he won the first prize for Best Character Voice at the Voci a Sanremo festival, Italy's premier dubbing festival, for his portrayal of Donald "Ducky" Mallard in NCIS. This award highlights not only his prowess in character animation but also his significant impact on the dubbing industry as a whole. His work is characterized by great vocal versatility, allowing him to seamlessly transition between the gruffness of a villain, the warmth of a father figure, and the comedic timing of a character actor.