Paulo Flores was a Brazilian voice actor with a prolific career spanning over three decades, renowned for his deep and commanding vocal presence. Born on December 21, 1944, in Rio de Janeiro, he began his professional life in radio, working for many years at Rádio MEC FM before entering the world of dubbing in the early 1970s at the renowned Herbert Richers studio.

Flores's work in animation was extensive, contributing to the Brazilian Portuguese versions of numerous international series and films. His distinctive voice was frequently cast for characters with authority, dignity, or villainy. Among his notable roles in anime and animation are the villainous Rei Negro, also known as Andróide BK-1, in the OVA Casshan: Robot Hunter Casshern, and the character Jetro in the religious series In The Beginning - The Bible Stories. He also voiced characters in popular series such as Piedmon, Shogungekomon, and Vegiemon in Digimon Adventure, the Insect Emperor Daku in Shinzo, and Grimlock and Perceptor in Transformers.

Beyond these credits, his voice became iconic for a wide range of animated roles in Western productions, further cementing his legacy. He was the first Portuguese voice for characters like Dr. Julius Hibbert and Duffman on The Simpsons, Taz in various Looney Tunes projects including Taz-Mania and Space Jam, and Brutus (Bluto) in Popeye cartoons. He also lent his voice to King Mufasa in The Lion King and its sequel, Simiano in Thundercats, and Tornado in Silverhawks.

His work was not limited to animation; he was also a highly sought-after voice for live-action actors, frequently dubbing performers such as Michael Clarke Duncan, Ving Rhames, and Samuel L. Jackson. In live-action series, he was known as the voice of Lord Zedd in the Power Rangers franchise and Captain Benjamin Sisko in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.

Paulo Flores passed away on May 12, 2003, in his hometown of Rio de Janeiro at the age of 59, leaving behind a substantial body of work that has marked Brazilian dubbing history.