Sergio Gibello was an Italian actor and voice actor, born on July 21, 1931. He built a significant career in Italian entertainment, appearing in numerous live-action films throughout the 1990s, particularly in comedic roles directed by Neri Parenti and Carlo Vanzina. He was known for his performances in the popular Fantozzi film series, including titles such as Fantozzi alla riscossa and Fantozzi in paradiso, as well as the A spasso nel tempo films.

However, Gibello is perhaps most widely recognized for his extensive work in voice dubbing, lending his voice to a vast array of characters in anime and animated series imported into Italy. He was a prominent figure during the golden age of anime on Italian television, contributing to the beloved Italian versions of many classic series. His voice became familiar to generations of viewers through his versatile performances, often taking on multiple roles within a single series.

His voice acting credits are numerous and span a wide range of characters. In the series Entaku no Kishi Monogatari: Moero Arthur, he voiced the wise magician Merlino and the knight Parsifal in the first Italian dubbing. He was the voice of Pelouche, the toymaker, in the anime Mori no Tonto-tachi, known in Italy as Alla scoperta di Babbo Natale. In the series The Wonderful Adventures of Nils, he voiced both the character Gunnar and Papà Moscardino. He also took on the role of the pilot Isamu in Beast King GoLion, a series later adapted into the popular Voltron.

Gibello's portfolio included many other significant roles. He was the first voice of the newscaster in the Italian dubs of Tiger Mask and Tiger Mask II, and voiced Dr. McCool in Tombik & B.B. Show. He voiced Sakurai in City Hunter, Lagan in God Sigma, and Sgrinfia in Time Bokan. He also contributed to the dubs of other classic series such as The Mysterious Cities of Gold, where he voiced Pedro, and Future Boy Conan, as the Cook. His career extended into the 2000s, with a role in the film InuYasha the Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler.

Throughout his career, Sergio Gibello worked on numerous productions from major Japanese studios like Toei Animation, becoming a familiar and trusted voice in Italian dubbing. His ability to portray a wide spectrum of characters, from heroes and sages to comedic and villainous figures, demonstrated his range and solidified his legacy as a foundational figure in the world of Italian anime voice acting.