Paul Dateh is an American actor, musician, singer, and songwriter from Los Angeles, California, who has gained recognition for his work in anime voice acting. His career is notable for his entry into voice acting as an adult, following an established path as a professional musician.

Dateh's background is deeply rooted in music. He began studying classical violin at the age of four and initially pursued this path at the University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music. However, on his first day, he made the pivotal decision to switch from violin performance to the jazz studies program, a move that broadened his musical horizons. As a violinist, he became an early internet sensation with his "Hip Hop Violin" video, which went viral and showcased his innovative style. His musical talents extend to composition and session work; he has written and arranged music for clients like AT&T, Google, and Nickelodeon, and his violin playing can be heard on Miley Cyrus's albums Bangerz and Younger Now. He also contributed string parts for the ESPN documentary Be Water about Bruce Lee and has released multiple studio albums, including his third, titled Healing.

His transition into voice acting began with an open call audition, a process he approached with modest expectations, hoping perhaps to land a small role with a few lines. Instead, he was cast in his first-ever audition as the lead character, Wakana Gojo, in the critically and popularly acclaimed anime series My Dress-Up Darling. This role, produced for the English dub by Crunchyroll/Funimation, marked his major debut in the industry and immediately established his presence in the field. He has described the experience as "like winning the lottery" and draws a personal parallel to his character, feeling that the supportive community around the show has helped him grow as a performer, much like Gojo's own journey.

Following his debut, Dateh has taken on other significant voice roles in animation and live-action dubs. He voices Fu Di in the English version of the long-running anime series Kingdom. His other notable credits include Yu Eop in the animated series Lookism and Seung-jo in Gyeongseong Creature. In addition to animation, he has expanded into dubbing for live-action Japanese productions, such as voicing the protagonist Akira Tendo in the live-action film adaptation of Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead. His work in video games includes roles in high-profile titles such as Ghost of Yōtei and Assassin's Creed Shadows.

Throughout his burgeoning voice acting career, Dateh has developed key recurring professional relationships. He frequently works with voice director Emily Fajardo, whom he credits as instrumental in his performance as Wakana Gojo. He also regularly collaborates with fellow voice actress and singer Amanda Lee, known professionally as AmaLee, who voices Marin Kitagawa opposite his Gojo in My Dress-Up Darling.

A notable achievement in Dateh's voice acting career is securing a lead role in a major anime series as his first professional credit in the field. His performance as the introspective and gentle Wakana Gojo has been well-received, resonating with audiences and helping to solidify the English-language version of the hit series. By successfully integrating his background in music, which he feels gives him strong emotional instincts for performance, with newly developed acting techniques, he represents a unique crossover talent in the anime dubbing industry.