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Khary Payton
American actor (born 1972)
American actor (born 1972)
| Field | Value | ||||
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| name | Khary Payton | ||||
| image | Khary Payton at MultiCon 2025.jpg | ||||
| caption | Payton in 2025 | ||||
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| birth_place | Augusta, Georgia, U.S. | ||||
| occupation | Actor | ||||
| years_active | 1986–present | ||||
| spouse | {{plainlist | ||||
| * {{marriage | Linda Braddock | 2001 | 2009 | end | divorced}} |
| * {{marriage | Stacy Reed | 2010 | 2019 | end | divorced}} |
| children | 3 |
Khary Payton (born May 16, 1972) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as King Ezekiel on the AMC horror drama series The Walking Dead, as well as voicing Cyborg across various DC media and Kaldur'ahm / Aqualad in the animated series Young Justice.
Early life
Payton was born in Augusta, Georgia. At the age of 14, he won Showtime's first annual Kid Talent Quest, and a recording exists of him introducing an animated film called Sherlock Holmes in the Baskerville Curse broadcast on Showtime in September 1986.
Career
Live-action work
Payton appeared on a recurring basis as Dr. Terrell Jackson on the ABC daytime soap opera General Hospital. He portrayed King Ezekiel on AMC's The Walking Dead.
Voice work
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Payton has voiced Cyborg in both Teen Titans animated series and Aqualad in Young Justice, reprising his role in Teen Titans Go!. Payton has also portrayed Cyborg and Doomsday in Injustice: Gods Among Us, as well as Cyborg and Grid in Injustice 2. In the animated 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, Harold McBride in The Loud House (replacing Wayne Brady), Quinn Derringer in République, Killer Croc in Batman: Arkham Origins, Batman: Arkham Underworld, and Batman: Arkham Shadow and Wasabi in Big Hero 6: The Series and Kingdom Hearts III (replacing Damon Wayans Jr.)
Personal life
Payton has three children. He married Linda Braddock in 2001, and they divorced in 2009. He married Stacey Reed in 2010 and they filed for divorce in 2019. He has two children with Reed.
Filmography
Voice over roles
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Proud Family | Slapmaster | Episode: "The Altos" | ||||||||||||
| –2006 | Teen Titans | Cyborg, Herald | ||||||||||||
| 2003 | Justice League | Ten | Episode: "Wild Cards" | title=Khary Payton (visual voices guide) | url=http://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Khary-Payton/ | publisher=Behind The Voice Actors | access-date=June 27, 2015}} A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information. | |||||||
| What's New, Scooby-Doo? | Mitch | Episode: "E-Scream" | ||||||||||||
| 2004 | The Shield | Lil Psych | Episode: "Cracking Ice" | |||||||||||
| –2007 | Codename: Kids Next Door | Maurice / Numbuh 9, additional voices | 3 episodes | |||||||||||
| 2006-2007 | Ben 10 | Hex, additional voices | 7 episodes | |||||||||||
| Loonatics Unleashed | General Deuce | 3 episodes | ||||||||||||
| 2007 | Friday: The Animated Series | Craig Jones | ||||||||||||
| Legion of Super-Heroes | Tyr, Hunter | 2 episodes | ||||||||||||
| –2010 | Ben 10: Alien Force | Manny, Hex | 6 episodes | |||||||||||
| Generator Rex | Beasly, Gang Punk, Male Providence Cadet #2, Pilot | 3 episodes | ||||||||||||
| –2011 | G.I. Joe: Renegades | Ripcord, Wallace Weems, Guard #1, Lead Trooper | 7 episodes | |||||||||||
| –2013, 2019–2022 | Young Justice | Aqualad, Brick, Black Manta, Black Lightning, Robotman, Silas Stone, additional voices | ||||||||||||
| Ben 10: Ultimate Alien | Hex | Episode: "The Enemy of My Frenemy" | ||||||||||||
| –present | Teen Titans Go! | Cyborg, Zan, Couch, Universe Tree, Halloween Spirit, Young Justice Aqualad, Himself, various voices | ||||||||||||
| 2014 | Ben 10: Omniverse | Manny, Hex, Student | 4 episodes | |||||||||||
| Lego DC Comics: Batman Be-Leaguered | Cyborg | TV special | url=http://www.toonzone.net/forums/dc-animation-forum/383411-lego-dc-comics-batman-leaguered-special-airing-october-27th-2014-cartoon-network.html#post4649311 | title=Lego Batman: Be-Leaguered | series=Lego Batman | series-link=Lego Batman | work=Cartoon Network | at=Closing credits | date=October 27, 2014 | access-date=November 30, 2014 | archive-date=December 7, 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141207112123/http://www.toonzone.net/forums/dc-animation-forum/383411-lego-dc-comics-batman-leaguered-special-airing-october-27th-2014-cartoon-network.html#post4649311 | url-status=dead }} | |
| –2017 | Transformers: Robots in Disguise | Grimlock, Bisk, Divebomb, additional voices | ||||||||||||
| 2015 | Fresh Beat Band of Spies | Rubberface Rudy, Teller #1 | Episode: "Fake Fresh Beats" | |||||||||||
| Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! | Tony, Stan, Axel | 2 episodes | ||||||||||||
| –2019 | The Lion Guard | Rafiki, Muhangus | 12 episodes | title=Twitter / kharypayton | url=https://twitter.com/kharypayton/status/577830273888354305 | access-date=March 30, 2015}} | ||||||||
| Sofia the First | Barley | Episode: "Bunny Swap" | ||||||||||||
| 2016-2017 | DC Super Hero Girls | Cyborg, Lion-Mane | 5 episodes | |||||||||||
| Justice League Action | Cyborg, Kanjar Ro | 6 episodes | ||||||||||||
| –2021 | Big Hero 6: The Series | Wasabi, additional voices | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | Guardians of the Galaxy | Jukka, Ship Crasher #2 | 2 episodes | |||||||||||
| Elena of Avalor | Captain Chiloya | Episode: "Party of a Lifetime" | ||||||||||||
| Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure | Kai | |||||||||||||
| –present | Invincible | Black Samson, Kyle, additional voices | ||||||||||||
| 2022–2023 | The Legend of Vox Machina | Sovereign Uriel Tal'Dorei | 6 episodes | |||||||||||
| 2022–present | The Loud House | Harold McBride, additional voices | 3 episodes | |||||||||||
| 2024–2025 | Hot Wheels Let's Race | Speedy Getaway | 20 episodes | |||||||||||
| Krapopolis | Additional voices | Recurring role |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo | Cyborg | TV movie | |||||||||
| The Legend of Awesomest Maximus | King Erotic | Comedy Film | |||||||||
| Strange Frame: Love & Sax | Atem | ||||||||||
| Khumba | Dassies, Wild Dog | English dub | |||||||||
| Batman: Assault on Arkham | Inmates, Henchmen | Direct-to-video | |||||||||
| 2015 | Justice League: Throne of Atlantis | John Henry Irons | |||||||||
| Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League | Cyborg, Cyzarro | ||||||||||
| Justice League: Gods and Monsters | John Henry Irons | ||||||||||
| Batman Unlimited: Monster Mayhem | Cyborg | url=http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/exclusive-trailer-debut-joker-rules-in-batman-unlimited-monster-mayhem | title=EXCLUSIVE TRAILER DEBUT: Joker Rules in "Batman Unlimited: Monster Mayhem" | work=Comic Book Resources | date=June 2, 2015 | access-date=June 5, 2015 | archive-date=December 25, 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151225102311/http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/exclusive-trailer-debut-joker-rules-in-batman-unlimited-monster-mayhem | url-status=dead}} | ||
| Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League – Attack of the Legion of Doom | Cyborg, Cy-Bot | ||||||||||
| The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar | Rafiki | ||||||||||
| 2016 | Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League – Cosmic Clash | Cyborg | Direct-to-video | ||||||||
| Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League: Gotham City Breakout | |||||||||||
| DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the Year | |||||||||||
| 2017 | DC Super Hero Girls: Intergalactic Games | Cyborg, Lead | |||||||||
| The Lion Guard: The Rise of Scar | Rafiki | ||||||||||
| 2018 | Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: The Flash | Cyborg | Direct-to-video | ||||||||
| Lego DC Super Hero Girls: Super-Villain High | Cyborg, Wizard Shazam | ||||||||||
| Teen Titans Go! To the Movies | Cyborg | ||||||||||
| Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Aquaman – Rage of Atlantis | Direct-to-video | ||||||||||
| DC Super Hero Girls: Legends of Atlantis | |||||||||||
| 2019 | Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans | ||||||||||
| 2020 | Bobbleheads: The Movie | Deuce | |||||||||
| 2021 | Teen Titans Go! See Space Jam | Cyborg | TV movie | ||||||||
| 2022 | Teen Titans Go! & DC Super Hero Girls: Mayhem in the Multiverse | Cyborg, Narrator | Direct-to-video | ||||||||
| 2023 | The Super Mario Bros. Movie | Penguin King | |||||||||
| 2024 | No Time to Spy: A Loud House Movie | Harold McBride |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deus Ex | Smuggler, JoJo Fine | |||
| 2004 | Syphon Filter: The Omega Strain | Lawrence Mujari | ||
| The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay | Rael, Michaels | |||
| Men of Valor | Greaser, Random Marines | |||
| 2005 | X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse | Bishop, Nick Fury | ||
| Quake 4 | Bidwell | |||
| Tony Hawk's American Wasteland | Additional voices | |||
| 2006 | Teen Titans | Cyborg | ||
| Reservoir Dogs | Mr. Blue | |||
| Saints Row | Additional voices | |||
| Marvel: Ultimate Alliance | Blade, Paibok | |||
| SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs: Fireteam Bravo 2 | WRAITH | |||
| Dead or Alive Xtreme 2 | Zack | |||
| 2007 | God of War II | Rhodes Soldiers, Spartan Soldiers | ||
| Spider-Man: Friend or Foe | Blade | |||
| 2008 | Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots | Drebin 893 | English dub | |
| SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs: Confrontation | Commando 3 | |||
| Resistance 2 | Warner | |||
| Tom Clancy's EndWar | Additional voices | |||
| 2009 | FusionFall | Hex | ||
| Ninja Blade | Andy Walker | |||
| The Sims 3 | Sim | |||
| Prototype | Additional voices | |||
| Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs | Earl Deveraux | |||
| Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 | Luke Cage, Blade | |||
| 2010 | No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle | Nathan Copeland | ||
| SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs: Fireteam Bravo 3 | WRAITH | |||
| Dead or Alive Paradise | Zack | |||
| Ben 10 Alien Force: The Rise of Hex | Hex | |||
| Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker | Soldiers, Extras | English dub | ||
| StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty | Additional voices | |||
| 2011 | Killzone 3 | Additional ISA voices | ||
| Dead or Alive: Dimensions | Zack | |||
| Infamous 2 | Male Pedestrians | |||
| Spider-Man: Edge of Time | Additional voices | |||
| Ace Combat: Assault Horizon | Razor Co-Pilot | |||
| Batman: Arkham City | Azrael, Inmates | |||
| Star Wars: The Old Republic | Additional voices | |||
| 2012 | Starhawk | Emmett Graves | ||
| PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale | ||||
| SimCity BuildIt | Additional voices | |||
| Aliens: Colonial Marines | Marine | |||
| Tomb Raider | Islanders | |||
| God of War: Ascension | Soldier, Slave | |||
| Injustice: Gods Among Us | Cyborg, Doomsday | |||
| Metro: Last Light | Additional voices | |||
| Fuse | Jacob Kimble | |||
| Marvel Heroes | Blade, War Machine | |||
| Batman: Arkham Origins | Killer Croc, Warden Joseph | |||
| Young Justice: Legacy | Aqualad, Black Manta | |||
| République | Quinn Derringer | |||
| 2014 | Infamous Second Son | Additional voices | ||
| Infamous First Light | ||||
| Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare | Lieutenant Knox | also motion capture | ||
| 2015 | Infinite Crisis | Cyborg | ||
| Lego Dimensions | Cyborg (Teen Titans Go!) | |||
| Batman: Arkham Knight | Azrael | |||
| Mafia III | Additional voices | |||
| Injustice 2 | Cyborg, Grid | |||
| Kingdom Hearts III | Wasabi | English dub | ||
| 2020 | World of Warcraft: Shadowlands | Henry Garrick | ||
| Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical | Pan | |||
| 2024 | Batman: Arkham Shadow | Otis Flannagan, Killer Croc | ||
| 2025 | Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra | Azzuri / Black Panther |
Live action roles
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker, Texas Ranger | Gillis | Episode: "Justice for All" | ||
| Imagine That | Demetrius | Episode: "The Married Balladeer" | ||
| JAG | Seaman James Westin | Episode: "Touchdown" | ||
| The Shield | Kaliel "Lil' Psych" Wilkes | Episode: "Cracking Ice" | ||
| –2008 | Emily's Reasons Why Not | Josh | 6 episodes | |
| Hannah Montana | Roger the Director | Episode: "More Than a Zombie to Me" | ||
| How I Met Your Mother | Guy #3 in Booth | Episode: "The Fight" | ||
| 2009 | Medium | Mr. Bronson | Episode: "Baby Fever" | |
| Criminal Minds | Det. Landon Kaminski | Episode: "Slave of Duty" | ||
| 2010 | I'm in the Band | Director Kaz Ridley | Episode: "Spiders, Snakes and Clowns" | |
| Lie to Me | Cpt. Stan Renshaw | Episode: "React to Contact" | ||
| CSI: Miami | Aaron Taber | Episode: "Manhunt" | ||
| General Hospital | Dr. Terrell Jackson | 24 episodes | ||
| 2012 | Fairly Legal | Tom Finnerman | Episode: "Kiss Me, Kate" | |
| Go On | Don | Episode: "Pilot" | ||
| Body of Proof | Brad Carter | Episode: "Breakout" | ||
| –2022 | The Walking Dead | Ezekiel Sutton | {{ubl | Recurring (Season 7) |
| Hand of God | Major Tom | 2 episodes | ||
| Critical Role | Shakäste | 2 episodes | ||
| UnDeadwood | Aloysius Fogg | 4 episodes | ||
| 2025 | Watson | Miles McClung | Episode: "A Son in the Oven" |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dracula II: Ascension | Kenny | |||
| Latter Days | Andrew | |||
| Hellraiser: Hellworld | Derrick | |||
| Ping Pong Playa | JP Money | |||
| Blood: The Last Vampire | Creature | |||
| The Legend of Awesomest Maximus | King Erotic | |||
| Astronaut: The Last Push | Michael Forrest | Also producer |
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 | Ben 10: Omniverse | |
| 2015 | Best Male Lead Vocal Performance in a TV Series | Transformers: Robots In Disguise | ||
| 2018 | Saturn Awards | Best Supporting Actor on a Television Series | The Walking Dead | |
| 2019 | Best Supporting Actor on a Television Series |
References
References
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- "'The Walking Dead': Ezekiel speaks! Khary Payton gives first interview about landing coveted role".
- (July 19, 2015). "Khary Payton Talks "Teen Titans Go!" And "Justice League's" Live-Action Cyborg".
- "Young Justice's Aqualad Voice Actor Has A Good Feeling About A Third Season".
- (May 23, 2016). "Killer Croc Voice Actor Talks Arkham Underworld".
- (November 3, 2016). "'Big Hero 6': Maya Rudolph & More Reprise Roles for Disney XD Animated Series". Deadline.
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- (June 2, 2015). "EXCLUSIVE TRAILER DEBUT: Joker Rules in "Batman Unlimited: Monster Mayhem"". Comic Book Resources.
- (6 October 2022). "Khary Payton revealed as the voice of the penguin king in The Super Mario Bros. Movie". Nintendo Everything.
- "Dead or Alive Paradise".
- (April 20, 2013). "Twitter / kharypayton: @tomkambur @InjusticeGame We". Twitter.com.
- (2014). "[[Infamous: Second Son]]". [[Sony Computer Entertainment]].
- "[[Infamous First Light]]".
- Jackson, Zach. (13 April 2023). "Aussie-Made Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical Is Hitting The Stage In August".
- Yin-Poole, Wesley. (August 20, 2024). "First Look at Batman VR Game Arkham Shadow Gameplay, Voice Cast Revealed gamescom 2024".
- "'Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra' Unveils Cast and Composer".
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- "2015 BTVA Voice Acting Awards".
- (March 15, 2018). "'Black Panther,' 'Walking Dead' Rule Saturn Awards Nominations".
- (July 16, 2019). "'Avengers: Endgame', 'Game of Thrones' Lead the 2019 Saturn Awards Nominations".
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