Anita Höfer is a German actress and voice actress, born on 27 February 1944 in Stuttgart, Germany. She began her career in film and television at the age of 17, appearing alongside prominent German actors such as Gert Fröbe, Senta Berger, and Götz George in various productions throughout the 1960s and 1970s. Her early work included a critically praised performance in the 1963 television film Der Fall Maria Rohrbach.

While Höfer has maintained a steady career in on-screen roles, she is also widely recognized for her extensive work as a voice actress, dubbing foreign films and series for the German market. In this capacity, she has lent her voice to a vast array of characters across numerous productions. One of her notable voice roles is Muminmama in the animated series based on the Moomin books. She provided the German voice for this character in the 1992 film Der Komet im Muminland, which is part of the Tanoshii Moomin Ikka franchise.

Her voice acting portfolio extends to other prominent animated works. She has been the German voice for the character Alvida in the long-running anime series One Piece, a role she has voiced since at least 2003 in various episodes and films. Other dubbing work includes roles in major international productions, such as providing the German voice for the Bird Lady (played by Brenda Fricker) in Kevin – Alone in New York, for Grandma Stotch in South Park, and for characters in films like Gnomeo and Juliet, where she voiced Lady Bluebury (Maggie Smith), and Edward Scissorhands.

Throughout her dubbing career, Höfer has developed recurring collaborations with several actors, frequently providing the German voice for their performances. These include Debbie Reynolds in multiple films such as the Halloweentown series, Conchata Ferrell in productions like Mr. Deeds, and Tress MacNeille in various animated projects including Futurama. According to the Deutsche Synchronkartei, a comprehensive database for German dubbing work, Höfer has over 440 credited voice roles.

In addition to her voice work in animation and dubbing, Höfer has continued to act in live-action television and film. A notable achievement in her on-screen career was her role in the 1985 film Bittere Ernte, which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Her filmography includes appearances in popular German television series such as Der Kommissar, Derrick, and Polizeiinspektion 1.