Enrico Bertorelli was an Italian actor and voice actor, born in Turin on May 2, 1942, who built a prolific career spanning theater, television, and dubbing before his passing in Milan on November 30, 2020. His professional life was rooted in a strong theatrical tradition; he performed extensively in cities across Italy and Switzerland, including a period working with the renowned playwright Dario Fo. This stage experience informed his approach to voice acting, where he became a familiar and distinguished presence in Italian anime and animation.

Bertorelli's voice became widely recognized through numerous roles in anime series and films from the 1980s onward. Among the extensive list of characters he portrayed are several of those mentioned: he voiced Tenkai in the film The Dagger of Kamui, Vitali in the second Mediaset dubbing of Nobody's Boy Remi, Alfred in Montana Jones, and Professor Curio in Kirby: Right Back At Ya!. He also contributed to the World Fairy Tale Series, providing voices for characters including Cane, Imperatore, and Padre, and had roles in Huckleberry Finn Monogatari as the Father of Charlotte and as Hunter B. His versatility extended to magical girl and adventure genres, with roles such as Ceres in the Rayearth series and Abate in Spirit Warrior.

While Bertorelli voiced a vast array of characters, some of his most iconic and memorable performances are in globally renowned franchises. He is particularly celebrated for his portrayal of the villain Cell in the Dragon Ball Z series, a role that cemented his legacy among Italian fans. His association with the franchise also included voicing Commander Red in the original Dragon Ball, and Dr. Mieu and Ryu Shenron in Dragon Ball GT. Another significant role was that of the young Joseph Joestar in the Italian dubbing of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure OAV. In a different iconic universe, he provided the voice for Commissioner James Gordon in various animated series featuring Batman, including The Batman and Batman: Gotham Knight.

Beyond these signature roles, Bertorelli's filmography demonstrates his frequent presence in major anime series adapted for the Italian market. He lent his voice to Solomon Muto in Yu-Gi-Oh!, the character Chiriku in Naruto, and had roles in One Piece and I Cavalieri dello zodiaco (Saint Seiya). His work was not confined to Japanese animation; he also voiced characters in Western productions such as the sheriff in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series and Hugh, the father of Taz, in Tazmania.

In addition to his animation work, Bertorelli was active in dubbing for live-action cinema and video games. He provided the Italian voice for actors such as Richard Jordan in Gettysburg and Stellan Skarsgård in Beowulf & Grendel. In the video game world, he was known for voicing Warren Vidic in the Assassin's Creed series and Ambassador Udina in Mass Effect. His career as a voice actor was interrupted following an accident in 2008 that damaged his vocal cords, leading to his retirement from dubbing in 2009. Enrico Bertorelli passed away in 2020, leaving behind a rich legacy of performances that spanned genres and generations.