Aldo César was a highly respected Brazilian actor and voice actor, renowned for his extensive work in dubbing foreign productions for the Brazilian market. He is frequently cited as one of the great names in Brazilian dubbing, with a career that spanned several decades until his death in 2001.

Born on December 20, 1928, César began his artistic journey as a child singer in a Baptist church before entering radio at the age of seventeen, working for stations like Rádio Tupi and Rádio Mayrink Veiga in Rio de Janeiro. His career eventually expanded to include roles in numerous telenovelas across major Brazilian networks such as Globo, Manchete, and SBT, where he remained for 18 years and became known for his work on the comedy program A Praça é Nossa.

Parallel to his on-screen acting, César built a prolific and influential career in dubbing. He began dubbing in the late 1950s and, after moving to São Paulo in 1966, worked at major studios including AIC, Álamo, BKS, and Mastersound. He was the regular Brazilian Portuguese voice for several prominent international actors, such as Rex Harrison, Jack Palance, Christopher Lloyd, and Brian Cox. In animation, he lent his distinctive voice to a wide array of iconic characters.

In the context of anime specifically, Aldo César contributed to the Brazilian Portuguese dubs of several films and series. He voiced the role of King Dasharatha in the 1993 Indo-Japanese production Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama. He also provided the voice for the Rei de Atlantida (King of Atlantis) in the 1970 Toei Animation film 30,000 Miles Under the Sea. Beyond these titles, he is widely remembered by Brazilian audiences for his work in popular anime series, including his performances as the villainous Dr. Maki Gero (Android 20) in Dragon Ball Z and as the Kingpin in the 1990s Spider-Man animated series. His voice work also extended to other animations, such as the Commander of the Galactic Central Council in the Brazilian animated film Cassiopéia (1996).

One of his most famous and acclaimed roles was providing the first voice for the character Bender in the Brazilian dub of the animated series Futurama. He voiced the character for the initial seasons until his death. Aldo César passed away on January 5, 2001, in São Paulo at the age of 72 due to complications from heart surgery. His legacy is marked by his memorable interpretations that left a lasting impact on Brazilian popular culture, particularly in the field of dubbing.