Carlos Campanile is a highly respected Brazilian voice actor with a career spanning over five decades, renowned for his deep and versatile voice. Born in São Paulo on June 3, 1941, he began his career in dubbing in the 1960s at the Ibrasom studio, later moving to the pioneering AIC studio. His first leading role in a series came shortly after, voicing Dr. Tony Newman in O Túnel do Tempo. Throughout his long career, he has worked at nearly all major dubbing studios in São Paulo, including Álamo, Mastersound, Dublavídeo, and many others, and has also taken on coordination roles, such as at CineCastro in the early 1970s.

Campanile is perhaps best known for his iconic portrayal of the villain Freeza. He has voiced the character across numerous installments of the Dragon Ball franchise, including Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball Super, and the films Dragon Ball Super: Broly and Dragon Ball Z: O Renascimento de Freeza. This role has made him a beloved figure among Brazilian anime fans. Another significant anime role is Silver Fang in the popular series One Punch Man. His extensive filmography also includes Tsunetomo Yamamoto in Godzilla Singular Point, the character Monge in First Squad - The Moment Of Truth, and various roles in classic series such as Thor de Phecda in Cavaleiros do Zodíaco and Zeff in One Piece.

Beyond anime, his work is incredibly diverse, encompassing live-action series and films. He is the voice of Engineer Montgomery Scott in the first dubbing of Star Trek, Superman in Superman: The Animated Series, and Jay Pritchett in Modern Family. He has also lent his voice to major film and game productions, including King Théoden in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers and The Return of the King, Odin in God of War Ragnarök, and Zurg in Lightyear. In an interview, Campanile expressed his passion for the profession, reflecting on his 46-year career and the changes in the dubbing industry over time. His enduring presence and the sheer volume of his work have solidified his status as a foundational figure in Brazilian dubbing.