Hamid Ghanbari (1924–2007) was a multifaceted artist renowned for his contributions to voice acting, music, and education. Born in Tehran, he began his artistic journey in the early 1950s, initially gaining prominence as a voice actor in cinema. His notable film credits include Three Fugitives (1969), Gypsy’s Love (1969), and Rainbow (1971) . In addition to his acting career, Ghanbari was a distinguished percussionist specializing in the Persian tombak. He studied under Bahman Rajabi and later pursued formal music education, becoming a respected educator and performer. He collaborated with esteemed musicians such as Mohammad-Reza Shajarian and Hossein Alizadeh, and performed at international festivals in Oman, Spain, France, India, and Germany .