Mandy Patinkin, born November 30, 1952, is an acclaimed American actor and singer whose career spans stage, film, and television. While he is widely known for his Tony and Emmy Award-winning performances in projects like Evita, Chicago Hope, and Homeland, as well as his iconic film role in The Princess Bride, he has also contributed his voice to several animated projects, including anime. In the realm of Japanese animation, Patinkin is best known for his work on the English-language dub of Studio Ghibli films. Notably, he provided the voice for Hattori, the senior designer at Mitsubishi, in Hayao Miyazaki’s 2013 historical drama The Wind Rises. His involvement with Studio Ghibli also includes a voice role in the English dub of Laputa: Castle in the Sky. Beyond these specific anime credits, his broader voice acting portfolio includes the role of Papa Smurf in Smurfs: The Lost Village, the character Mr. Lambert in the animated series Nina’s World, and a guest appearance as Hugh Parkfield in The Simpsons. These roles demonstrate his versatility as a voice actor, applying his distinctive vocal talents to a range of animated characters across both Western and Japanese productions.