Rupert Degas is a British-Australian actor born in London on August 17, 1970, who has built a extensive career as a voice artist across animation, audiobook narration, and film dubbing. While he is widely recognized for his work in Western animated series and audiobooks, his contributions to the anime industry primarily consist of English dubbing for Japanese animated films and OVAs released in the mid-1990s. His role as Shougo Asagi in the 1996 film X stands as a notable example of his work within the anime genre. That same year, he also contributed to the English dub for the film Dub Seyiu, and in the preceding years, he provided voices for several other anime dubs including Urotsukidoji, Black Magic, Kekko Kamen, Adventure Duo, Gigolo in 1994, and The Return of Arslan in 1995.

Beyond his specific anime credits, Degas is celebrated for his extraordinary vocal range and his mastery of accents, a skill he has often cited as his specialty. This versatility is evident in his extensive animation filmography. He is best known as the voice of Scrambler and Zoomer in Bob the Builder from 2004 to 2011, roles that brought him widespread recognition. Other notable Western animation credits include voicing multiple characters in the first season of The Amazing World of Gumball, such as Tobias Wilson and Mr. Gaylord Robinson, as well as roles in Robotboy, Thomas & Friends, and Chop Socky Chooks. After relocating to Australia in 2012, he continued to be a prolific voice in children's animation, contributing to popular series like Bluey, The Strange Chores, 100% Wolf, and Kangaroo Beach.

Degas has also earned significant acclaim for his work as an audiobook narrator, having performed over three hundred titles. His narrations of Patrick Rothfuss's The Name of the Wind and Derek Landy's Skulduggery Pleasant series have received particular critical praise for his dynamic and character-driven performances. His skill in this area led to The Guardian describing his voice performances as shape-shifting. In recognition of his exceptional talent, he was inducted as a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine in 2022. In addition to voice work, his career includes live-action television appearances in series such as Red Dwarf, Holby City, and EastEnders, as well as stage roles in the West End productions of Stones in His Pockets and the original Olivier Award-winning cast of The 39 Steps.