The Irreversible Journey of an Immortal Voice: Saeed Mozaffari, Prominent Cinema Dubber, Passes Away at 83

Feature Title: The Voice That Gave Life to the Soul of World Cinema for Iranian Audiences; the Loss of a Pillar of Iranian Dubbing

The Iranian art community lost one of its enduring and unwavering pillars today (October 14, 2025). Ustad Saeed Mozaffari, a distinguished veteran dubber and dubbing director, passed away at the age of 83 after a period of illness and respiratory issues

His youthful, pleasant, and flexible voice, with which he began his professional career in 1962, served for nearly six decades as a vital medium for the transmission and presentation of global cinema to Iranian audiences, leaving behind an unparalleled legacy

The Creator of Unforgettable Cinematic Tones

Due to his exceptional command over tone and emotion, Ustad Mozaffari was the consistent and memorable voice for many lead and significant roles in world cinema. His artistry in dubbing was so profound that it granted foreign characters a new depth and identity in the minds of Iranian audiences, establishing a strong connection between viewers and international works

His most famous voice roles, etched in memory, include

• Clint Eastwood in his renowned Westerns, including The Good, the Bad and the Ugly and A Fistful of Dollars
• Numerous roles for Jackie Chan in action films
• Voicing Ryan O’Neal (his primary dubber), as well as roles for Pierce Brosnan, Matthew McConaughey, and Brad Pitt
• The character Zaid (played by Damien Thomas) in the timeless film The Message (Muhammad: The Messenger of God)
• Voicing the character Ryuzo, Oshin’s husband, in the popular series Oshin (The Faraway Years)
• Newer voices such as Rick Grimes in the series The Walking Dead and Ragnar Lothbrok in the series Vikings

Farewell to a Strong Pillar of Iranian Dubbing

Saeed Mozaffari was not merely a voice actor; he was an eminent dubbing director, and his warm and delightful voice resided not only within the characters but also in the hearts of his colleagues and audiences

Farshid Shakiba, the director of IRIB’s Dubbing Unit, expressed his grief over this great loss, stating: Iranian dubbing has lost one of its firm pillars, and I have lost a dear colleague and friend. Your warm voice will forever resonate in the hall of memories of this land

The passing of Ustad Mozaffari is an irreparable loss for Iranian cinema and television. He was one of the most crucial bridges connecting world art and Iranian culture, and his legacy of service to our country’s cinema will never be forgotten

Condolence Message from iimdb.ir

With deepest regret and sorrow, we extend our condolences on the passing of Ustad Saeed Mozaffari, the distinguished dubber and dubbing director, to his esteemed family, the Iranian art community, and all enthusiasts of the art of dubbing

The immortal voice of Ustad Mozaffari, which brought life to great characters in world cinema and played an essential role in promoting cinematic culture in Iran, will never fade from memory

May his memory be cherished

Management and Editorial Team of iimdb.ir Iranian Cinema News

Source: Iranian News Agencies and Media