Paul Disbergen is a Dutch voice actor known for his extensive work in the dubbing of animated films and television series for the Dutch-speaking market. Born on May 19, 1969, in the Netherlands, he has built a career characterized by versatile performances across a wide range of characters in both film and television.

Disbergen is perhaps most widely recognized for his long-standing role as the voice of James, the bumbling member of the villainous Team Rocket trio, in the Dutch-language version of the Pokémon anime. He took over this signature role starting from the eighth season of the long-running series, succeeding Bram Bart. His portrayal of James spans numerous films and series within the franchise, including Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution, Pokémon Journeys: The Series, and many others, making his voice synonymous with the character for Dutch audiences.

Beyond the world of Pokémon, Disbergen's filmography includes a variety of prominent roles in major animated features from studios like Disney and Pixar. He lent his voice to the suave British spy Finn McMissile in Cars 2 and provided the voice for Otis in Barnyard. His other Disney credits include the character Guard Frank in Inside Out, a Short Thug in Tangled, and Mr. Prikkels (Mr. Pricklepants) in the Toy Story series. He has also voiced characters in Rio, Monsters University, and the vain Smurf in The Smurfs 3D. Additionally, Disbergen has a long association with The Muppets franchise, having voiced Dr. Bunsen Honeydew in several Dutch dubs, including the 2012 film, Muppets Most Wanted, and the 2018 series Muppet Babies.

In addition to his on-screen work, Disbergen has a background in musical theater, having appeared in a Dutch production of Sunset Boulevard in 2008. He also works as a dubbing director at SDI Media, a company specializing in localization and dubbing, where he applies his extensive experience to guide other voice actors in the studio. His recent voice work continues in projects such as the animated film Mamma Boe – looking for home (2021) and the series Once Upon a Studio (2023).