Despite his contributions to cinema, Valizadeh’s primary focus remained in dubbing, a field in which he excelled and left a lasting impact.
Legacy in Dubbing
Manouchehr Valizadeh Tehrani’s voice became synonymous with many beloved characters in Iran. He provided the Persian voice for Robert Conrad’s Jim West in the television series “West, the Clever and the Clever,” a role that became immensely popular. Some of his most celebrated dubbing performances include:
- Basil Rathbone in the “Sherlock Holmes” film series
- Robert De Niro as young Vito Corleone in The Godfather Part II
- John Mills as Pip in The Big Short
- Keanu Reeves as Neo in The Matrix trilogy
- Michael Scofield in The Mentalist (TV series)
- Lucky Luke in the animated series Lucky Luke
In addition, he voiced Puss in Boots, originally played by Antonio Banderas, in all Persian-dubbed versions of the Shrek films. His ability to adapt his voice to match the nuances of each actor made him a beloved figure in Iranian entertainment.