Anna Rita Pasanisi is an Italian voice actress, dubbing director, and dialogue writer, born in 1949. She is the sister of fellow voice actress Isabella Pasanisi. Pasanisi began her career in the performing arts at a young age, appearing on stage at five years old in a production of Oedipus Rex alongside Vittorio Gassman, who, along with actor Mario Feliciani, helped her enter the world of dubbing.

While Pasanisi is renowned for her extensive voice work in live-action film and television, where she is the primary Italian voice for actresses such as Susan Sarandon and Jamie Lee Curtis, she has also contributed significantly to the Italian-language versions of various animated and anime series. Her approach to dubbing emphasizes a faithful adherence to the original performance, aiming to understand and replicate the actor's intentions rather than creating a new interpretation.

In the realm of anime, Pasanisi has taken on a range of character roles. She is confirmed to have voiced the role of Madre in the film Cannon Fodder, which is part of the anthology film Memories. Her other anime voice credits include the role of Karen and Signora Tsumura in Tekkaman, the Space Knight, Tistini in Orphen, Michi and Sally in Hurricane Polymar, and Balaruda in Queen Emeraldas. She also voiced the character of Cavaliere Nero in B't X, Grand Code in The Grimm Variations, and Anna in The Littlest Warrior.

Beyond anime, Pasanisi's work in animated dubbing is extensive. She is known for voicing Penelope Pitstop in the Italian dubs of Wacky Races. She also provided the voice for the character of Hermine in Rabbit School - I guardiani dell'uovo d'oro, Dolly in Butch Cassidy, the mother of Penny in Bolt - Un eroe a quattro zampe, and the Mayor McDaniels in the SEFIT-CDC dubbing of South Park and its subsequent film.

In addition to her on-screen voice roles, Pasanisi has worked extensively as a dubbing director for the Italian adaptations of numerous anime series. Her directing credits include acclaimed titles such as Cowboy Bebop, Serial Experiments Lain, GTO - Great Teacher Onizuka, Mobile Battleship Nadesico, Spriggan, and Tekken: The Motion Picture. This role places her in charge of the overall dubbing process for these series, a significant behind-the-scenes contribution to the anime field.

Pasanisi's talent and long-standing career have been recognized with industry accolades. In 2018, she received a career achievement award at Romics, the International Comic, Animation, and Game Festival in Rome. Her preference for certain actresses she dubs, such as Susan Sarandon for her versatility and Jamie Lee Curtis for the enjoyment of dubbing her, offers a glimpse into her professional perspective.