Manfred Petersen was a German voice actor and actor, born on July 9, 1933. He passed away on September 12, 2018, at the age of 85. His career was primarily focused on dubbing, the process of voicing German-language versions of foreign-language films and television series. In this capacity, he became a familiar voice to German audiences, lending his talents to a wide array of characters across many decades.

Petersen's voice can be heard in numerous well-known films where he dubbed over the original actors' performances. He was the German voice for actors such as James Cromwell, Bob Hoskins, and James Doohan. Some of his most recognized film dubbing roles include providing the voice for the manager in Pink Floyd The Wall, for Commissioner James Gordon in Batman Returns, and for the character Red in The Rescuers Down Under. His work also extended to television series, where he provided German voices for characters in popular shows like Cagney & Lacey, Quincy, and Bonanza. In addition to his voice work, Petersen also appeared on screen as an actor in German television series such as Liebling Kreuzberg and Unser Lehrer Doktor Specht.

Regarding work in anime, the Japanese animation style, Petersen contributed his voice to the German dubbed version of the science fiction series Coyote Ragtime Show. In this series, he voiced the character Dr. Nilson, appearing in several episodes of the 2006 anime. His role in this series is a specific example of his broader work in dubbing international productions, which included other animated features like DuckTales: The Movie – Treasure of the Lost Lamp and the series Extreme Ghostbusters.