Allan Lima was a veteran Brazilian voice actor, recognized for his extensive work dubbing characters in animated series and films for the Portuguese market. He was born in Rio de Janeiro and began his career in the 1950s, initially working in radio and theater before transitioning to dubbing in the early 1960s at studios like TV Cinesom and Herbert Richers. His career in voice acting spanned several decades, up until his passing in 2006.

Lima's voice became well-known to Brazilian audiences through a wide array of characters. He is notably remembered as the first voice of Dick Vigarista (Dick Dastardly) and as a narrator for the Star Wars film franchise. His work in animation included roles such as the grandfather Vovô in Jake Long: O Dragão Ocidental, Linguado in A Pequena Sereia, and Spike in Os Filhos de Tom e Jerry. He also voiced characters in popular series like Avatar: A Lenda de Aang and As Terríveis Aventuras de Billy e Mandy. In live-action dubbing, he was the Portuguese voice for several prominent actors, including Alan Rickman as Professor Severo Snape in the first three Harry Potter films, Jack Nicholson as the Coringa in Batman, and Michael Caine. Among his many credits is the role of Avô in the series Kyōfu Densetsu: Kaiki! Frankenstein, a credit specifically listed in his filmography.

Throughout his career, Lima had recurring collaborations with other voice actors and translators he met during his radio days, such as Orlando Prado and Telmo de Avelar, and worked consistently at major dubbing studios in Rio de Janeiro. His lasting contribution to the field is that of a prolific and foundational voice artist who helped shape the dubbing industry in Brazil, lending his voice to numerous iconic characters across generations of viewers. In addition to performing, he also worked as a translator, notably translating the original Star Wars trilogy for Brazilian audiences.