Eleu Salvador was a Brazilian actor and voice actor, known for his extensive work in dubbing foreign films and television series for the Brazilian market. He was born Eleu Salvador Selbach on August 4, 1932, in Triunfo, Rio Grande do Sul, and was raised in General Câmara. Before moving into dubbing, he built a career in radio and television, starting in Porto Alegre before relocating to São Paulo in 1974 to expand his work in TV and voice acting.

Salvador became one of the most recognized voices in Brazilian dubbing, particularly for his character roles. His most iconic performances include providing the definitive Brazilian Portuguese voice for Dr. Emmett "Doc" Brown, played by Christopher Lloyd, in the Back to the Future film trilogy and its animated series. He was also the original voice of Mr. Sulu, George Takei's character, in the classic Star Trek series. On television, he was well known for dubbing Jaime "Jaiminho" the Mailman in El Chavo del Ocho and various characters played by Raul "Chato" Padilla in Chespirito programs.

His voice became synonymous with elderly and wise characters, often with a distinctive accent, leading to numerous roles as grandfathers and sages in anime and animated series. In the context of anime dubbed for the Brazilian market, Eleu Salvador's voice is associated with several notable roles. He voiced the character Agu in the Portuguese dubbing of the 1993 OVA Suikoden Demon Century. He also provided the voice for Lai Lou Chin in the Brazilian Portuguese version of the 1986 anime OVA Ai City. While the original Japanese cast for these anime is well-documented, Salvador's contributions are specifically for the Brazilian adaptations. He was also the first voice for several grandfather characters in long-running anime series, including the Avô da Kagome in InuYasha, the Avô do Shin-Chan in Crayon Shin-chan, and the Avô do Yoh Asakura in Shaman King. Additionally, he voiced the Pai da Bulma in Dragon Ball Z and the Avô da Rebecca in Yu-Gi-Oh!.

Salvador's career was marked by frequent work on major franchises and recurring collaborations with other prominent voice actors in São Paulo's dubbing studios. His ability to imbue characters with warmth and humor made him a favored choice for paternal and grandfatherly figures. He continued working in dubbing, primarily in anime, until health issues led him to retire from the activity. Eleu Salvador passed away on August 10, 2007, in São Paulo at the age of 75. He left behind a substantial body of work that has made his voice familiar to generations of Brazilian viewers.