Today's appearance of Michael Douglas, as portrayed by a German voice actor
Volker Brandt, a renowned German actor, is celebrated for his extensive work as a voice actor, particularly for dubbing roles of famous actors into German. One of his most notable associations is with Michael Douglas, whom he has voiced for over 50 years.
Brandt's career in voice acting began in the early 1970s, where he gained initial experience as a theater actor at the Berlin Schiller Theater. His big break came when he was offered an audition for a sync role in "The Streets of San Francisco", a series that launched Michael Douglas' acting career. Remarkably, Brandt was chosen out of the crowd of auditioning actors to speak just four lines in the series.
After this initial foray into television, Brandt became a regular in the TV institution, "The Black Forest Clinic". Contrary to his fears, this role did not prove to be a setback in his career. Instead, it paved the way for further roles on stage, TV, and as a voice actor.
Brandt's "Tatort" experience in the 1980s stands out particularly fondly for him. He played the lead role of a detective in the Berlin "Tatort", a long-running German television series. His performance was so well-received that he looks back on this period with pride.
Throughout his career, Brandt has also lent his voice to several other famous actors, including Paul Reiser, Douglas Fairbanks, Anthony Hopkins, and Christopher Walken, among others. His work can be heard in film classics like "Wall Street", "Basic Instinct", and "Traffic - Power of the Cartel", and blockbusters like "Ant-Man" and "Ant-Man and the Wasp".
Brandt and Douglas always got along very well when they met, a fact that is mutual between the two. They have personally met whenever Douglas was in Germany for a film premiere. The respect between the two is evident, with Brandt speaking of Douglas with great admiration.
As Brandt turns 90 on August 2nd, he can look back on a remarkable career. Michael Douglas is one of the people who will personally congratulate him on this milestone. Brandt's voice, distinctive and trained, has impressed many, including the Berlin sync studio where he began his voice acting career.
In the world of German dubbing, Brandt is unforgettable. His work as the German dubbing voice for Michael Douglas has made him a household name among German-speaking audiences. This association has significantly influenced German audiences' perception of Douglas's performances, making Brandt particularly notable for his voice acting contribution to Douglas's roles in German-language versions of films.
Brandt's voice acting career extended to dubbing famous celebrities, such as Michael Douglas, whose performances were significantly influenced by Brandt's distinctive German voice in various films. His association with Douglas was particularly noteworthy in the world of German entertainment.
