Frank Engelhardt was a German actor and voice actor, recognized for his extensive work in dubbing foreign films and television series for the German-speaking market. Born on October 31, 1945, in Leipzig, he built a prolific career spanning several decades, with credits numbering in the hundreds. His professional path began with studies in theater sciences and sociology, followed by acting lessons and stage roles at German state theaters. He also worked as a speaker and moderator for the Südwestrundfunk (SWR) for nine years and was active as a director and dialogue book writer for television series such as Beverly Hills, 90210.

In the realm of anime, Engelhardt was most prominently known as the definitive German voice of the character Franky in the long-running series One Piece. He voiced the cyborg shipwright of the Straw Hat Pirates for many years, lending his voice to the character across numerous television episodes and films. This extensive body of work included the specials One Piece 3D2Y: Overcoming Ace's Death! Luffy's Pledge to His Friends, One Piece Episode of Merry: Mō Hitori no Nakama no Monogatari, and One Piece: Episode of Chopper - The Miracle Winter Cherry Blossom, as well as the theatrical films One Piece Film Red and One Piece Stampede. His portrayal of Franky became closely associated with the character for German audiences.

Beyond his iconic anime role, Engelhardt's voice was widely recognized for dubbing numerous prominent Hollywood actors. He was the German voice for actors such as Jon Voight, Samuel L. Jackson, Martin Sheen, Steven Seagal, Malcolm McDowell, and J.K. Simmons. His work extended to several major film franchises, including the Harry Potter series, where he voiced Barty Crouch in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. In animation, he had two particularly notable long-term roles: he was the voice of the cat Salem Saberhagen in the live-action series Sabrina – Total Verhext! and, for over twenty seasons, the voice of the dog Brian Griffin in the animated sitcom Family Guy. In addition to on-screen dubbing, Engelhardt was active as a narrator for audiobooks, recording works by authors such as Edgar Wallace and Magdalen Nabb.

Frank Engelhardt passed away in September 2024 at the age of 78.