Johannes Berenz is a German voice actor and actor, born on May 1, 1965, in Berlin, Germany. He began his career with on-screen acting roles, appearing in German television series such as Gute Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten and Praxis Bülowbogen. Over time, he transitioned to focus primarily on voice acting, becoming a prominent figure in German dubbing.

In the realm of anime, Berenz has lent his voice to a wide array of characters. He is known for his role as the towering and battle-hungry Thorkell in the series Vinland Saga. He also voices Renji Yomo, the masked and quiet informant, in Tokyo Ghoul, Tokyo Ghoul √A, and Tokyo Ghoul:re. His work in the Beyblade franchise is extensive, including the role of Benkei Hanawa in Metal Fight Beyblade, Metal Fight Beyblade VS Taiyō Shakunetsu no Shinryakusha, and subsequent series, as well as Gigante in BeyWheelz: Powered by Beyblade. Other notable anime credits include Rihaku in Shin Kyūseishu Densetsu Hokuto no Ken: Yuria-den, Robert E. O. Speedwagon in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Desha in Ranking of Kings, and roles in Jujutsu Kaisen, Hell's Paradise, and Oshi no Ko.

Beyond anime, Berenz's voice is widely recognized from his work in live-action series and video games. He is the German voice for actors such as Josh Holloway (James Sawyer Ford in Lost), Frank Grillo (Brock Rumlow in various Marvel films), and Isaiah Washington (Dr. Preston Burke in Grey's Anatomy and Thelonious Jaha in The 100). In the video game industry, he is the voice of protagonist B.J. Blazkowicz in the modern Wolfenstein series and portrays the antagonist Joseph Seed in Far Cry 5 and Far Cry New Dawn. His extensive and varied body of work has established him as a distinguished and prolific voice artist in the German entertainment industry.