Francisco Borges was a Brazilian voice actor, director, and narrator with a prolific career that spanned over four decades, from 1960 until his retirement in 2005. Born Francisco José Venâncio Borges on October 12, 1935, in São Paulo, he became a highly respected figure in the Brazilian dubbing industry, working for major studios such as GravaSon, AIC, BKS, and Álamo. His work encompassed a vast array of genres, including a significant number of anime series and films for the Brazilian Portuguese market.

Borges's voice became familiar to audiences through numerous anime roles. He is credited as the voice of Sr. Lee in the 1986 film Ai City. He also served as the Narrator for the epic film Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama. In the 1980 film Sekai Meisaku Dōwa: Mori wa Ikiteiru, he voiced the character Janeiro. His work in the original video animation (OVA) 8 Man After included the role of Morris Daigo. Furthermore, he provided the voice for Burro in the television series Manga Aesop Monogatari.

Beyond the specific titles mentioned, Borges's contributions to anime dubbing were extensive. His credits include the role of the Announcer in both Ai City and Jack and the Beanstalk, Almirante Haynes in Lensman, and various characters in the Portuguese versions of Lupin III: The Legend of the Gold of Babylon. He voiced Edel (second voice) and the Narrator in Powered Armor Dorvack, as well as Garigore (Vespertino) and the Narrator in Princess Knight. His work also spanned series such as The Adventures of the Little Prince, Pinocchio: The Series, Street Fighter II V (as Balrog and Barlock), and Superbook (as God and Professor Fred Peeper).

A hallmark of Borges's career was his versatility, which extended well beyond animation. He was the voice behind numerous narrations and characters in live-action series, most notably as the narrator for the 1960s Batman series and for the popular tokusatsu series Jaspion and Comando Estelar Flashman. He also voiced Colonel John Hannibal Smith in the Brazilian version of The A-Team (Esquadrão Classe A) and Captain Benjamin Franklin Pierce "Falcão" (Hawkeye) in the first dubbing of MAS*H. In film, he frequently dubbed prominent actors such as George Kennedy, James Coburn, John Candy, and Clint Eastwood. His rich voice was also a staple on documentary channels like Discovery Channel and Animal Planet.

Francisco Borges passed away on November 13, 2008, in São Paulo due to complications from a kidney ailment, the same health issue that had led to his retirement from voice acting in 2005. He left behind a vast body of work that has made him a memorable and influential figure in Brazilian dubbing, particularly for generations of viewers who grew up watching the anime and series that featured his voice.