Patrick Schmitz is a German actor and voice artist, born on October 24, 1978, in Wiesbaden, Germany. His professional career is firmly rooted in theatre, where he has worked extensively as a stage actor, singer, and director. He was a permanent ensemble member at the E.T.A. Hoffmann Theatre in Bamberg for over a decade, from 2004 to 2015, and has appeared in numerous other stage productions, including the annual Karl-May-Spiele in Bad Segeberg. In addition to his work in television and film, he is also active as a voice actor for dubbing and audio dramas.

His entry into the field of anime dubbing came through his work as a stage actor. He was cast by the Aaron-Film studio in Nuremberg, which was seeking professional actors for voice roles. This led to his first major roles in the mid-2000s. He provided the German voice for Hiromu Shinbo in the series Chobits and for the main character, Kyouta Kamikurata, in Aquarian Age: Sign for Evolution. These early experiences introduced him to the world of anime and its fan community.

Schmitz has voiced the character Susumu Endou in the German dubbed version of the anime series Yesterday Once More. His other notable voice work in anime includes the role of Shinji Matou in the film Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works. Beyond these specific roles, his voice can be heard in other animated projects, such as the film Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike.

His career is marked by frequent collaboration with specific dubbing studios and a return to certain genres. His early work was closely tied to Aaron-Film in Nuremberg, and he has continued to work on a variety of dubbing projects for film and television. A recurring theme in his stage career is his portrayal of the comedian Heinz Erhardt. He has performed in multiple solo and ensemble shows dedicated to Erhardt's work since 2008, bringing this character to audiences across Germany in theatre productions and at the Karl-May-Spiele.

Throughout his career, Patrick Schmitz has balanced a successful stage presence with a prolific career in voice acting. His achievements include a long-standing engagement at a major theatre, a wide array of roles in musicals and plays, and a distinctive body of work as a voice artist that connects German audiences with characters from Japanese anime and international films. His versatility is evident in his ability to move between live performance and voice work in dubbing and audio dramas.