Riccardo Scarafoni is an Italian voice actor known for his extensive work dubbing animated series and films for the Italian market. Born in Rome on August 11, 1974, he began his career as a theatrical actor before establishing himself prominently in the field of voice dubbing. He is particularly renowned for providing the official Italian voice for actors such as Tom Ellis in the series Lucifer, Kevin McKidd in Grey's Anatomy, and Damian Lewis in Homeland.

Within the realm of animation and anime, Scarafoni has built a substantial portfolio. He is recognized for taking over the role of the protagonist Ryo Kabuto or Koji Kabuto in the historic anime series Mazinger Z, succeeding the actor Claudio Sorrentino. His repertoire includes a wide range of characters in internationally co-produced or Japanese anime series. Notably, he voices the character Fallon in the vampire-hunting anime Sirius the Jaeger, the titular protagonist Yasuke in the anime series Yasuke, and Tatsu, the legendary former yakuza, in The Way of the Househusband. In film, his credits include the role of Barton in the animated fantasy film Ni no Kuni.

Scarafoni's voice is frequently heard in many popular anime and animated series distributed in Italy. His roles include the powerful swordsman Atomic Samurai in One-Punch Man, the villainous Dr. Hoffman in Pluto, and the hunter Baek Yoonho in Solo Leveling. He has also contributed his voice to animated productions for streaming platforms, featuring in series such as Scott Pilgrim Takes Off as Matthew Patel, Blood of Zeus as Seraphim, Dota: Dragon's Blood as The Invoker, and Rick and Morty as Mr. Nimbus.

Beyond his specific anime roles, Scarafoni has a notable history of dubbing characters in Western animation. This includes voicing Iron Man in Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes, Plagg in Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir, and Pendergast in Disenchantment. His recurring collaborations extend to providing the Italian voice for actors like Pedro Pascal and Tom Hardy in their live-action film and television roles, demonstrating the breadth of his career in the dubbing industry.