RIP Elio Zamuto

 

Farewell to Elio Zamuto: the Syracusan voice of Doctor Procton who led the Goldrake generation

With his reassuring voice, he has accompanied generations of Italians in the role of Doctor Procton and numerous protagonists of both the big and small screens.

La Sicillia

ByFabio Russello

September 16, 2026

 

Passed away on September 9, 2026, at the age of 85, Elio Zamuto, stage name of Elio Mazzamuto. Born in Siracusa on May 1, 1941, actor, voice actor, and voice director, he leaves a deep mark in the world of Italian entertainment and in the memory of entire generations of viewers.

The city of Aretusa maintains a special bond with him: it was his warm, deep, and reassuring voice that gave a sound face to Doctor Procton (Genzo Umon), director of the Space Research Center and adoptive father of Actarus in the legendary series UFO Robot Goldrake, which arrived in Italy in the late 1970s.

For the children who discovered the cartoon in 1978, his performance transformed the scientist into a wise and fatherly presence, a constant guide in the fight against the threats from Vega.

The relationship between Zamuto and the character remained strong over time: the artist returned to voice Procton in the subsequent re-releases of the series and in the feature film UFO Robot Goldrake against Great Mazinger.

Zamuto's career naturally spanned both cinema and voice acting. On the big screen, he was a recognizable face of Italian cinema in the 1970s, particularly standing out in crime films.

At the same time, he built an important career in dubbing, also as a director, lending his voice to numerous actors and animated characters; among the most remembered roles is Professor Shiba in Jeeg Robot d’Acciaio.

With his passing, Siracusa and Italy bid farewell to a great master of voice, an interpreter capable of accompanying and protecting the dreams of an entire generation.

ZAMUTO, Elio (Elio Mazzamuto)

Born: 5/1/1941, Syracuse, Sicily, Italy

Died: 9/9/2026, Oriolo Romano, Viterbo, Italy

 

Elio Zamuto’s westerns – voice actor

Rin Tin Tin (TV) – 1957 [Italian voice of James Brown]

In the Name of the Father of the Son and of the Colt – 1971 [Italian voice of Craig Hill]

Gunmen and the Holy Ghost – 1972 [Italian voice of Tom Felleghy]

Trinity ans Sartana are Coming – 1972 [Italian voice of Romano Puppo]

The Son of Zorro – 1973 [Italian voice of Fernando Sancho]

The Outlaw Josey Wales – 1976 [Italian voice of Will Sampson]