Detlef Gieß is a German actor and voice actor, born on January 5, 1951. His career encompasses both on-screen performances in film and television productions, such as Solo Sunny and Mama, ich lebe, and an extensive body of work in voice acting, particularly in dubbing foreign-language content for German audiences. As a voice actor, he has lent his voice to hundreds of roles, demonstrating a wide vocal range across different genres and media. In the realm of anime, he is known for providing the German voice for the character Daisuke Murakami in the television series Jungle Boy, Kenia (Shōnen Keniya). Another notable anime role includes voicing the character Gene Smilas in the Code Geass: Akito the Exiled film series. Gieß's dubbing work is characterized by frequent collaborations with a diverse array of international actors. He has been the German voice for Japanese actor Unshō Ishizuka in multiple Code Geass projects. His filmography also includes dubbing British actor Ned Dennehy, Hong Kong actor Ching-wan Lau, and American actor John Hawkes, among many others. With over 350 credited voice roles, his career is marked by significant productivity and a sustained presence in the German dubbing industry.