Khary Payton | |
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_(Cropped).jpg')) Khary Payton at Comic Con Brussels in 2020 | |
| Born | May 16, 1972 Augusta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Education | Southern Methodist University (BFA) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Spouse(s) |
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| Children | 2 |
Khary Payton (born May 16, 1972) is an American voice, film and television actor, better known for his voice role of the DC Comics characters Cyborg across various films and video games and Kaldur'ahm / Aqualad in Young Justice (2010-present). He is also known for his live action performances on General Hospital and The Walking Dead.[1]
Career
Payton was born in Augusta, Georgia. In 1986, he was a winner in Showtime's 1st annual Kid Talent Quest, and a recording exists of him introducing the animated film Sherlock Holmes in the Baskerville Curse.[2]
Payton appeared on a recurring basis as Dr. Terrell Jackson on the ABC daytime soap opera General Hospital.[3] He portrays King Ezekiel on AMC's The Walking Dead.[4][5]
Voice work
Payton has portrayed Cyborg in both Teen Titans and Teen Titans Go![6] animated series and Aqualad in Young Justice.[7] In the cartoon series Justice League, Payton provided the voice of the villain Ten from the Royal Flush Gang. He also provided the voice of Drebin in the game Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Ripcord in G.I. Joe: Renegades, Blade in Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, Grimlock in Transformers: Robots in Disguise and Killer Croc in Batman: Arkham Underworld[8] and is voicing Wasabi on the Disney XD original series Big Hero 6 based on the Marvel Comics by Man of Action and the film of the same name.[9]
Filmography
Voice over roles
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | The Proud Family | Slapmaster | Episode: "The Altos" | |
| 2002 | Toonami | Swayzak | Trapped in Hyperspace event | |
| 2003–2007 | Teen Titans | Cyborg, Herald | [10] | |
| 2003 | Justice League | Ten | Episode: "Wild Cards" (Pt. I and II) | [10] |
| 2003 | What's New, Scooby-Doo? | Mitch | Episode: "E-Scream" | |
| 2004–2007 | Codename: Kids Next Door | Maurice / Numbuh 9, additional voices | 3 episodes | |
| 2006–2007 | Ben 10 | Hex, additional voices | 7 episodes | [10] |
| 2006–2007 | Loonatics Unleashed | General Deuce | 3 episodes | [10] |
| 2007 | Friday: The Animated Series | Craig Jones | ||
| 2007 | Legion of Super-Heroes | Tyr, Hunter | 2 episodes | |
| 2008–2010 | Ben 10: Alien Force | Manny, Hex | 6 episodes | [10] |
| 2010 | Generator Rex | Beasly, additional voices | 3 episodes | [10] |
| 2010–2011 | G.I. Joe: Renegades | Ripcord, additional voices | 7 episodes | [10] |
| 2010–2013, 2019 | Young Justice | Aqualad, Brick, Black Manta, Black Lightning, Robotman, additional voices | [10][11] | |
| 2012 | Ben 10: Ultimate Alien | Hex | Episode: "The Enemy of My Frenemy" | |
| 2013–present | Teen Titans Go! | Cyborg, Zan, Couch, Universe Tree, Halloween Spirit, Young Justice Aqualad, Himself, various voices | [10] | |
| 2014 | Ben 10: Omniverse | Manny, Hex, additional voices | 4 episodes | [10] |
| 2014 | Lego DC Comics: Batman Be-Leaguered | Cyborg | TV special | [10][12] |
| 2015–2017 | Transformers: Robots in Disguise | Grimlock, Bisk, Divebomb, additional voices | [13] | |
| 2015 | Fresh Beat Band of Spies | Rubberface Rudy, Teller #1 | Episode: "Screama Donna" | [10] |
| 2015 | Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! | Tony, Stan | Episode: "Fake Fresh Beats" | [10][14] |
| 2016–2019 | The Lion Guard | Rafiki, Muhangus | 11 episodes | [10][15] |
| 2016 | Sofia the First | Barley | Episode: "Bunny Swap" | |
| 2016–2017 | DC Super Hero Girls | Cyborg, Lion-Mane | 5 episodes | |
| 2016–2017 | Justice League Action | Cyborg, Kanjar Ro | 6 episodes | [10] |
| 2017–2021 | Big Hero 6: The Series | Wasabi, others | ||
| 2017 | Guardians of the Galaxy | Jukka, Ship Crasher #2 | 2 episodes | [10] |
| 2017 | Elena of Avalor | Captain Chiloya | Episode: "Party of a Lifetime" | |
| 2019 | Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure | Kai | [16] |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo | Cyborg | TV movie | [10] |
| 2011 | The Legend of Awesomest Maximus | King Erotic | Comedy Film | [10] |
| 2012 | Strange Frame: Love & Sax | Atem | [10] | |
| 2013 | Khumba | Dassies, Wild Dog | English dub | [10] |
| 2014 | Batman: Assault on Arkham | Inmates, Henchmen | Direct-to-video | |
| 2015 | Justice League: Throne of Atlantis | John Henry Irons | [10][17] | |
| 2015 | Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League | Cyborg, Cyzarro | [10] | |
| 2015 | Justice League: Gods and Monsters | John Henry Irons, Granny Goodness, Mugger | [10][18] | |
| 2015 | Batman Unlimited: Monster Mayhem | Cyborg | [10][19] | |
| 2015 | Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League – Attack of the Legion of Doom | Cyborg | [10] | |
| 2015 | The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar | Rafiki | [10] | |
| 2016 | Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League – Cosmic Clash | Cyborg | Direct-to-video | [10] |
| 2016 | Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League: Gotham City Breakout | Cyborg | [10] | |
| 2016 | DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the Year | Cyborg | [10] | |
| 2017 | DC Super Hero Girls: Intergalactic Games | Cyborg, Lead | ||
| 2017 | The Lion Guard: The Rise of Scar | Rafiki | ||
| 2018 | Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: The Flash | Cyborg | Direct-to-video | |
| 2018 | Teen Titans Go! To the Movies | Cyborg | ||
| 2018 | Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Aquaman: Rage of Atlantis | Cyborg | Direct-to-video | |
| 2019 | Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans | Cyborg | Direct-to-video | |
| 2020 | Bobbleheads: The Movie | Deuce | Direct-to-video |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Deus Ex | The Smuggler, JoJo Fine | ||
| 2004 | Syphon Filter: The Omega Strain | Lawrence Mujari | ||
| 2004 | The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay | Rael, Michaels | ||
| 2004 | Men of Valor | Greaser, Random Marines | ||
| 2005 | X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse | Bishop, Nick Fury | [10] | |
| 2005 | Quake 4 | Bidwell | ||
| 2005 | Tony Hawk's American Wasteland | Additional voices | ||
| 2006 | Teen Titans | Cyborg | [10] | |
| 2006 | Reservoir Dogs | Mr. Blue | ||
| 2006 | Saints Row | Additional voices | ||
| 2006 | Marvel: Ultimate Alliance | Blade, Paibok | [10] | |
| 2006 | SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 2 | WRAITH | ||
| 2006 | Dead or Alive Xtreme 2 | Zack | ||
| 2007 | God of War II | Rhodes Soldiers, Spartan Soldiers | ||
| 2007 | Spider-Man: Friend or Foe | Blade | [10] | |
| 2008 | Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots | Drebin 893 | English dub | [10] |
| 2008 | SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation | Commando 3 | ||
| 2008 | Resistance 2 | Warner | ||
| 2008 | Tom Clancy's EndWar | Additional voices | ||
| 2009 | FusionFall | Hex | ||
| 2009 | Ninja Blade | Andy Walker | ||
| 2009 | The Sims 3 | Sim | ||
| 2009 | Prototype | Additional voices | ||
| 2009 | Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs | Earl Deveraux | [10] | |
| 2009 | Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 | Luke Cage, Blade | ||
| 2010 | No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle | Nathan Copeland | [10] | |
| 2010 | SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 3 | WRAITH | ||
| 2010 | Dead or Alive Paradise | Zack | [20] | |
| 2010 | Ben 10 Alien Force: The Rise of Hex | Hex | ||
| 2010 | Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker | Soldiers, Extras | English dub | [10] |
| 2010 | StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty | Additional voices | ||
| 2011 | Killzone 3 | Additional ISA voices | [10] | |
| 2011 | Dead or Alive: Dimensions | Zack | [10] | |
| 2011 | Infamous 2 | Male Pedestrians | ||
| 2011 | Spider-Man: Edge of Time | Additional voices | ||
| 2011 | Ace Combat: Assault Horizon | Razor Co-Pilot | ||
| 2011 | Batman: Arkham City | Azrael, Inmates | ||
| 2011 | Star Wars: The Old Republic | Fauler | ||
| 2012 | Starhawk | Emmett Graves | [10] | |
| 2012 | PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale | Emmett Graves | ||
| 2013 | SimCity BuildIt | Additional voices | ||
| 2013 | Aliens: Colonial Marines | Marine | [10] | |
| 2013 | Tomb Raider | Islanders | ||
| 2013 | God of War: Ascension | Soldier, Slave | ||
| 2013 | Injustice: Gods Among Us | Cyborg, Doomsday | [21] | |
| 2013 | Metro: Last Light | Additional voices | ||
| 2013 | Fuse | Jacob Kimble | [10] | |
| 2013 | Marvel Heroes | Blade, War Machine | ||
| 2013 | Batman: Arkham Origins | Killer Croc, Warden Joseph | ||
| 2013 | Young Justice: Legacy | Aqualad, Black Manta | [10] | |
| 2013 | République | Quinn Derringer | [10] | |
| 2014 | Infamous Second Son | Additional voices | [22] | |
| 2014 | Infamous First Light | Additional voices | [23] | |
| 2014 | Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare | Knox | ||
| 2015 | Infinite Crisis | Cyborg | ||
| 2015 | Batman: Arkham Knight | Azrael | ||
| 2016 | Mafia III | Additional voices | ||
| 2017 | Injustice 2 | Cyborg, Grid | [10] | |
| 2019 | Kingdom Hearts III | Wasabi No-Ginger | English dub |
Live action roles
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Walker, Texas Ranger | Gillis | Episode: "Justice for All" | |
| 2002 | Imagine That | Demetrius | Episode: "The Married Balladeer" | |
| 2003 | JAG | Seaman James Westin | Episode: "Touchdown" | |
| 2004 | The Shield | Kaliel "Lil' Psych" Wilkes | Episode: "Cracking Ice" | |
| 2006–2008 | Emily's Reasons Why Not | Josh | 6 episodes | |
| 2006 | Hannah Montana | Roger the Director | Episode: "More Than a Zombie to Me" | |
| 2008 | How I Met Your Mother | Guy #3 in Booth | Episode: "The Fight" | |
| 2009 | Medium | Mr. Bronson | Episode: "Baby Fever" | |
| 2009 | Criminal Minds | Officer | Episode: "Slave of Duty" | |
| 2010 | I'm in the Band | Director Kaz Ridley | Episode: "Spiders, Snakes and Clowns" | |
| 2010 | Lie to Me | Cpt. Stan Renshaw | Episode: "React to Contact" | |
| 2010 | CSI: Miami | Aaron Taber | Episode: "Manhunt" | |
| 2011 | General Hospital | Dr. Terrell Jackson | 24 episodes | |
| 2012 | Fairly Legal | Tom Finnerman | Episode: "Kiss Me, Kate" | |
| 2012 | Go On | Don | Episode: "Pilot" | |
| 2013 | Body of Proof | Brad Carter | Episode: "Breakout" | |
| 2016–present | The Walking Dead | King Ezekiel |
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| 2017 | Hand of God | Major Tom | 2 episodes | |
| 2018 | Critical Role | Shakäste | 2 episodes | |
| 2019 | UnDeadwood | Aloysius Fogg | 4 episodes |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Dracula II: Ascension | Kenny | ||
| 2004 | Latter Days | Andrew | ||
| 2005 | Hellraiser: Hellworld | Derrick | ||
| 2008 | Ping Pong Playa | JP Money | ||
| 2009 | Blood: The Last Vampire | Creature | ||
| 2011 | The Legend of Awesomest Maximus | King Erotic | ||
| 2012 | Astronaut: The Last Push | Michael Forrest |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | BTVA Voice Acting Awards | Best Male Vocal Performance in a TV Series in a Guest Role - Action/Drama[24] | Ben 10: Omniverse | Nominated |
| 2015 | Best Male Lead Vocal Performance in a TV Series[25] | Transformers: Robots In Disguise | Nominated | |
| 2018 | Saturn Awards | Best Supporting Actor on a Television Series[26] | The Walking Dead | Nominated |
| 2019 | Best Supporting Actor on a Television Series[27] | Nominated |
References
- ^ Muir, John Kenneth (2007-05-01). TV Year, Volume 1: The Prime Time 2005-2006 Season. Hal Leonard Corporation. pp. 43–. ISBN 978-1-55783-684-7. Retrieved 17 August 2011.
- ^ "September 8, 1986 Showtime Promos". Retrieved 23 October 2018.
- ^ "GH's adds Suzanne Whang & Khary Payton to the cast!". Michael Fairman On-Air On-Soaps. Archived from the original on 9 October 2016. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
- ^ "Comic-Con: 'Walking Dead' Casts Kingdom Leader Ezekiel". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
- ^ "'The Walking Dead': Ezekiel speaks! Khary Payton gives first interview about landing coveted role". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
- ^ "Khary Payton Talks "Teen Titans Go!" And "Justice League's" Live-Action Cyborg". CBR.com. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
- ^ "Young Justice's Aqualad Voice Actor Has A Good Feeling About A Third Season". Comicbook.com. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
- ^ "Killer Croc Voice Actor Talks Arkham Underworld". Arkhamverse.com. 23 May 2016. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
- ^ "'Big Hero 6': Maya Rudolph & More Reprise Roles for Disney XD Animated Series". Deadline. November 3, 2016. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq ar as "Behind The Voice Actors – Khary Payton". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved 27 June 2015. – green check mark indicates roles that have been verified by BTVA through closing credits
- ^ "Endgame". Young Justice: Invasion. Season 2. Episode 20. March 16, 2013. Cartoon Network.
- ^ "Lego Batman: Be-Leaguered". Lego Batman. October 27, 2014.
- ^ Transformers: Robots in Disguise Episode 12 closing credits
- ^ "Screama Donna". Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!. Season 1. Episode 9. October 20, 2015. Cartoon Network.
- ^ "Twitter / kharypayton". Retrieved 30 March 2015.
- ^ Trumbore, Dave (September 6, 2019). "Exclusive: Disney's 'Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure' Season 3 Returns This October". Collider. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
- ^ Justice League: Throne of Atlantis End Credits
- ^ Justice League: Gods and Monsters (film). 2015.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE TRAILER DEBUT: Joker Rules in "Batman Unlimited: Monster Mayhem"". Comic Book Resources.
- ^ Dead or Alive Paradise (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-10-06. Retrieved 2014-04-24.
- ^ "Twitter / kharypayton: @tomkambur @InjusticeGame We". Twitter.com. 2013-04-20. Retrieved 2014-04-24.
- ^ Sucker Punch Productions. Infamous: Second Son. Sony Computer Entertainment. Scene: Credits, 3:43 in, Additional Voice Talent.
- ^ Sucker Punch Productions. Infamous First Light. Scene: Closing credits, 1:18 minutes in, Additional Voice Acting by.
- ^ "2014 BTVA Voice Acting Awards". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
- ^ "2015 BTVA Voice Acting Awards". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
- ^ McNary, Dave (15 March 2018). "'Black Panther,' 'Walking Dead' Rule Saturn Awards Nominations". Variety. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
- ^ Mancuso, Vinnie (16 July 2019). "'Avengers: Endgame', 'Game of Thrones' Lead the 2019 Saturn Awards Nominations". Collider. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
External links
- Khary Payton at IMDb
- Khary Payton at Behind The Voice Actors