Sandro Pellegrini was an Italian actor and voice actor, born in Pesaro on April 13, 1935, and passing away in Rome on October 19, 2013. He is primarily renowned for his extensive and definitive work in dubbing, particularly for anime and animated series, establishing himself as a key figure in the Italian voice acting industry.

Pellegrini's most iconic and enduring role was as the voice of Daisuke Jigen, the sharpshooter and right-hand man of Arsène Lupin III. He voiced the character from 1979 until his death in 2013, becoming the official Italian voice of Jigen for over three decades. His work on the series encompassed a vast array of media, including the second and third television series, all the feature-length films, television specials, and original video animations produced during that period. This long-standing association made his voice synonymous with the character for Italian audiences. Among the many Lupin III titles he lent his voice to are Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro (in its third Italian dubbing), Lupin III: The Fuma Conspiracy, Lupin III: Farewell to Nostradamus, Lupin III: Dead or Alive, Lupin III: The Pursuit of Harimao's Treasure, Lupin III: Crisis in Tokyo, Lupin III: The Last Job, and Lupin III: Green vs Red, as well as the second dubbing of the first series.

Beyond his definitive portrayal of Jigen, Pellegrini had a prolific career voicing a wide range of characters in other notable anime. He was the voice of Alessandro in the beloved children's series Maya the Bee and its sequel, The New Adventures of Maya the Honeybee. He also voiced the title character in the anime adaptation of Don Quixote, titled Zukkoke Knight - Don De La Mancha, bringing the eccentric knight to life for Italian viewers. His other significant anime roles included Luigi XV in Lady Oscar, Torakiki in Hello Spank, Sancho in The Mysterious Cities of Gold, and roles in series such as Dr. Slump and Rocky Joe.

In addition to his anime work, Pellegrini was a highly active voice actor in live-action cinema and television, dubbing numerous well-known actors. He was the Italian voice of Robert Hardy as Cornelius Fudge in the Harry Potter film series, from The Chamber of Secrets to The Order of the Phoenix. He also provided the voice for Frank Oz as Yoda in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith and in the first five and a half seasons of the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Other notable dubbing credits include Gene Wilder in a re-dubbing of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Michael Gambon in Sleepy Hollow, Edward Herrmann in The Aviator, and a young Robin Williams in the third and fourth seasons of the television series Mork & Mindy.

His voice was also a staple in classic animation, particularly for Hanna-Barbera characters. He was the voice of Bubu (Boo-Boo Bear) in Yogi Bear, Babalui (Baba Looey) in Quick Draw McGraw, and Barney Rubble in The Flintstones (as the third voice). He also voiced Riff Raff in The Roman Holidays and Astro in The Jetsons. In addition to his voice work, Pellegrini was also an actor, appearing in several television productions and films, including the 1968 miniseries Non cantare, spara with the Quartetto Cetra.

Sandro Pellegrini's career was marked by remarkable versatility and a deep, recognizable voice that left a lasting impact on Italian popular culture. His passing in 2013 marked the end of an era for many beloved characters, most notably Daisuke Jigen, whose voice he had so definitively shaped for an entire generation of fans.