Paul Soles was a Canadian actor and voice artist whose career in animation included several notable roles that, while primarily in Western productions, often intersected with the stylistic and genre conventions of Japanese anime. While he is most widely recognized for his work in the superhero genre, his filmography includes contributions to the animated series The King Kong Show, where he provided the voice for the character Dr. Who. This series, which featured the giant ape in adventures alongside a family crew, shared the action-oriented, fantastic themes common in anime.

Born in Toronto, Ontario, Soles began his career in radio before transitioning to television and voice work. His voice acting career spanned from the 1960s well into the 2010s. He was a prolific talent in the Canadian voice-over industry, taking on roles in numerous animated series and specials. Beyond his role in The King Kong Show, his other significant voice credits include leading roles in the superhero genre, such as voicing the title character in the 1967 animated Spider-Man series and Bruce Banner in The Marvel Super Heroes.

In addition to these roles, his voice can be heard in other animated projects like Rocket Robin Hood, The Smokey Bear Show, and the 1964 television special Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, in which he played Hermey the elf. Later in his career, he voiced characters in modern animated series such as Detentionaire and Mysticons. This body of work demonstrates his ability to adapt to different styles of animation over several decades.

Among his notable achievements, Soles received critical recognition for his performances. He won a Gemini Award for his role in the television series Terminal City and, later in his career, earned a Canadian Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Digital Production for his role in My 90-Year-Old Roommate. He also voiced a character in the Academy Award-nominated animated documentary The Colours of My Father: A Portrait of Sam Borenstein. His long-running career is a testament to his standing as a respected figure in the Canadian entertainment industry.