René Dawn-Claude, born on May 19, 1983, in Bochum, is a German voice actor, dialogue director, and actor who has become a prominent figure in the localization of anime and other media for the German-speaking market. His path to voice acting was rooted in a childhood passion for audio dramas, where he would record his own stories, and was later formalized through acting studies in Hamburg and engagements at theaters such as the Schauspielhaus Bochum. Since beginning his professional career as a voice actor in 2002, he has built an extensive and versatile body of work.

Dawn-Claude is perhaps best known for lending his voice to a wide array of iconic anime characters. His filmography includes some of the most popular series of the last two decades. He voices the strategic and often rivalrous Jean Kirschstein in Attack on Titan, a role he has reprised across multiple seasons and films. He is also the German voice of the incredibly powerful and charismatic Satoru Gojō in Jujutsu Kaisen. In the long-running series Detective Conan, he voices Shukichi Haneda. His range extends to characters like the ambitious chef Ryo Kurokiba in Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma, the cunning Izaya Orihara in Durarara!!, and the cunning mentalist Gen Asagiri in Dr. Stone, as well as the skilled navigator Ryusui Nanami in Dr. Stone: New World. He also took on the role of the young, charming Lando Calrissian in the film Solo: A Star Wars Story and its related video games.

Beyond his work in anime, Dawn-Claude's career is marked by significant contributions to live-action dubbing and video games. He has voiced characters in series such as Another Life and The New Mutants. His video game credits are extensive and include high-profile titles like Sidon in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and its sequel Tears of the Kingdom, the young male Inquisitor in Dragon Age: Inquisition, and various roles in the Call of Duty and Assassin's Creed franchises. He has also been a familiar voice in radio and television advertising, including work for the children's channel Super RTL.

In addition to his on-screen voice work, René Dawn-Claude is highly active behind the scenes as a dialogue director. In this capacity, he guides other actors and ensures the German adaptations are faithful and emotionally resonant. He has directed the German versions for major anime hits, including Attack on Titan, One Punch Man, and Fairy Tail, demonstrating a deep understanding of the medium that extends beyond performance. His work has also made him a guest at conventions like the AnimagiC, where he has led synchronization workshops for fans.