Jochen Bendel is a German actor, radio and television moderator, and voice actor known for his extensive work in dubbing. He was born on 18 November 1967 in Alzenau, Germany. Before his media career, he completed a classical music and vocal training program.

In the field of anime voice acting, Bendel is most recognized for providing the German voice of Jiji, the witty and pragmatic black cat companion to the young witch Kiki, in the classic Studio Ghibli film Kiki's Delivery Service. This role remains one of his most notable contributions to the anime genre.

Beyond this specific anime credit, Bendel has a broader career as a dubbing voice actor for films and television series. His voice work in this area includes roles for productions such as South Park, Blade: Trinity, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Toy Story 3, and Law & Order. He has also been active as a voice actor for numerous advertising campaigns, including for brands like McDonald's and Media-Markt.

Bendel is also a well-known media personality in Germany. He gained national fame as the host of the quiz show Ruck Zuck, which he moderated from 1992 to 2005. He began his career in radio as a teenager and became known for his comedic telephone prank segments as the character Doktor Ben. Among his other achievements, he has appeared as a contestant on the reality show Ich bin ein Star – Holt mich hier raus, finishing in third place, and has served as a moderator for Promi Big Brother.