Dean Redman is a British-born Canadian actor who has built a substantial career in both on-camera and voice acting, working extensively with Vancouver's leading voice studios such as Ocean Studios, Sound Kitchen Studios, and KOKO Productions. His entry into voice acting began with his debut role as Dutch, the ex-marine leader of the Lagoon Company, in the anime series Black Lagoon. This performance is noted for being enhanced by Redman's own extensive training in martial arts and weaponry, which lent authenticity to the character.

Redman's deep, smooth, and smoky voice has made him a sought-after talent in animation. A significant and recurring role in his career is that of Nick Fury, a character he has voiced for various Marvel Productions since 2009, including appearances in Iron Man: Armored Adventures and the Ultimate Wolverine vs. Hulk series. His anime voice filmography includes the role of the villain General Baran in the English adaptation of the 2020 series Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai. He has also lent his voice to other animated series, such as the villain Unagami in LEGO Ninjago: Prime Empire and General Casey in Super Dinosaur.

Beyond his voice work, Redman is also recognized for his on-screen performances in major film and television productions. He has appeared in Hollywood blockbusters like Warcraft, where he played dual roles as Varis and a Caged Frost Wolf, and in the Oscar-nominated War for the Planet of the Apes. His television credits span a wide range of popular series, including The X-Files, Stargate SG-1, Smallville, and Superman & Lois. A unique facet of his background, revealed in an interview for the Black Lagoon DVD extras, is that he is a former commercial pilot.