Stefan Gossler, known for his extensive work as a voice actor dubbing for Jackie Chan and Tim Allen, passed away on January 19 at the age of 70. His death came just over a month after he celebrated his birthday on December 14. News of his passing was shared by fellow actors Peter Flechtner and Sven Plate.
Although Gossler was not widely recognized by name in the United States, his voice was familiar to German audiences through numerous American films and television series. He was a prolific figure in the dubbing industry, providing German voices for many international productions.
Significance of Gossler’s Dubbing Work for Jackie Chan and Tim Allen
Gossler was closely associated with bringing the performances of Jackie Chan and Tim Allen to German-speaking viewers. He dubbed Chan’s voice in a variety of popular movies including the Rush Hour series, Kung Fu Panda, Karate Kid, Police Story, and Shanghai Noon franchises. His voice also featured in Chan’s films like Rumble in the Bronx, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, The Foreigner, along with the TV show Jackie Chan Adventures.
In addition to Chan’s characters, Gossler regularly dubbed Tim Allen’s roles in TV shows such as Last Man Standing and Shifting Gears, as well as films including The Santa Clause series, Wild Hogs, The Shaggy Dog, and Crazy on the Outside. At present, the voice actor set to replace Gossler for future episodes of Shifting Gears has not been determined.
Other Notable Projects and Contributions
Beyond his work for these two stars, Gossler contributed his voice to the German versions of many other major productions, including Joker, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, Fast & Furious 6, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, Zero Dark Thirty, Rocky Balboa, Notting Hill, Scary Movie, and Parasite. His range extended to animation as well, where he was well-loved for voicing Cell in the Dragon Ball series.
Remembering a Valued Colleague
Peter Flechtner expressed his grief in a public statement, saying,
“In memory of our dear and wonderful colleague Stefan Gossler, who left us far too soon yesterday,”
while Sven Plate described Gossler as
something special.
Their words highlight the respect and affection held for Gossler among his peers in the voice acting community, reflecting the lasting impact of his work in Germany’s dubbing industry.
