Markus Manig is a German actor and voice actor born in Altenburg in 1981. His path to voice acting was grounded in extensive stage experience and formal training. After studying theater and cultural sciences at the University of Leipzig, he completed his acting education at the Theaterakademie Vorpommern from 2005 to 2009. He then performed at several theaters, including the Vorpommersche Landesbühne and the Nordharzer Städtebundtheater, taking on a wide range of roles in classical and modern plays.

This background led to a career as a speaker, where he has become known for his voice work in various media. In addition to narrating documentaries and serving as a voice for television programs, Manig has contributed to the German dubs of anime series. Notably, he provided the German voice for the character Shuuin in the 2019 anime series Ultramarine Magmell. He has also been active as an audiobook narrator, further demonstrating his range as a vocal performer. His work as a voice actor is one facet of a broader performing arts career that includes film and television appearances.