Inge Lapsin is the name under which the German actress and voice actress Ingeborg Lapsien is credited for several of her voice roles. Born on October 16, 1926, in Königsberg, Germany, she died on June 5, 2014, at the age of 87. Her career began in classical theatre, having received her acting training in Munich from 1946 to 1948. She made her stage debut in 1948 at the Munich Kammerspiele, performing the role of Yvette in Bertolt Brecht's production of Mother Courage.

Within the field of anime, Lapsin is best known for her work on the German-language dubs of several popular series from the 1980s and 1990s. Her most prominent role is the voice of Cologne, the ancient and powerful great-grandmother of Shampoo, in the anime series Ranma ½. This character is a recurring figure in the series, acting as a mentor and a source of both wisdom and comedic trouble for the main cast. In addition to Ranma ½, she also contributed her voice to the German dub of the 1980 anime series The Wonderful Adventures of Nils, which is based on the classic Swedish children's book.

Beyond anime, Lapsin maintained an extensive career in live-action film and television, often playing supporting roles in German series and movies. Her screen acting work includes appearances on popular shows such as Derrick, The Old Fox, and The Black Forest Clinic. She also continued to work as a voice actress for non-animated productions, providing the German voice for Miss Drycunt in the 2004 comedic film Der WiXXer. Her filmography spans several decades, with credits from the 1960s through the mid-2000s, listing roles in productions like the 2006 film The Last Train and the 1994 crime film Tod in Miami. Lapsin's career is a testament to her versatility as a performer, bridging the gap between traditional stage acting, live-action German television, and the specialized field of dubbing for international cartoons and anime.