Daniel Penz is an American voice actor and audio/video producer with a career spanning over thirty years, known for his extensive work in anime dubbing for FUNimation, as well as contributions to video games and audiobooks. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Theater from the University of North Texas and a Marketing Certificate from the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University. Before focusing on voice work, Penz gained significant live performance experience, including nearly a thousand performances as a Show Manager and Master of Ceremonies for Medieval Times and time as a performer at the Scarborough Faire Renaissance Festival.

His anime voice acting career includes a wide range of roles across numerous series produced by FUNimation. Among his notable roles are several that align with specific inquiries. In the series Grappler Baki Maximum Tournament, Penz provided voices for multiple characters, including Andreanof Garland and Jak Xamma. He also voiced the character Chuan Hong in the English adaptation of the film Psycho-Pass. In the One Piece franchise, Penz voiced the character Montblanc Noland, a role he performed in both the television series and the special One Piece: Episode of Skypiea.

Beyond the titles mentioned, Penz's extensive anime filmography includes roles in major franchises such as Dragon Ball Z Kai, where he voiced various characters including Namekian Warriors and Frieza's Soldiers. He has also appeared in Basilisk as Kasumi Renbu, Black Cat as Nizer Bruckheimer, Fullmetal Alchemist, and Michiko & Hatchin, among many others. His work is characterized by a high volume of supporting and guest roles, contributing to the English-language adaptations of popular Japanese series.

Outside of anime, Penz has a significant presence in the video game industry. He was the original voice for the character Max Payne and provided the voice for the memorable character Hunter Helquist in the hit game Borderlands 2, a role he later reprised for Borderlands 3. He has also contributed to games like Age of Empires Online, Dragon Ball: Xenoverse, and SMITE. In addition, he has narrated over thirty audiobooks and provided voiceovers for a vast array of commercial clients.

Penz's work has earned him considerable industry recognition. He is a two-time Lone Star Emmy Award winner and has also received two regional Edward R. Murrow awards, ten Telly Awards, and multiple honors from state bar associations and other professional bodies. He runs his own production company, Penz Productions, through which he continues to offer voice acting, narration, and video production services from his studio in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.