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Khary Payton
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Payton in 2020
Born (1972-05-16) May 16, 1972 (age 52)
Occupation Actor
Years active 1986–present
Spouse(s)
Linda Braddock
(m. 2001; div. 2009)
Stacy Reed
(m. 2010; div. 2019)
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 and Dr. Terrell Jackson on the soap opera General Hospital, as well as voicing Cyborg across various DC media and Kaldur'ahm / Aqualad in the animated series Young Justice.

Early life

Payton was born on May 16, 1972 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.

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

Payton has portrayed Cyborg in both Teen Titans animated series and Aqualad in Young Justice, reprising his role in Teen Titans Go!. 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, Quinn Derringer in République and Killer Croc in Batman: Arkham Underworld and voiced Wasabi on the Disney XD original series Big Hero 6: The Series based on the Marvel Comics by Man of Action and the film of the same name.

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
2002 The Proud Family Slapmaster Episode: "The Altos"
2003–2007 Teen Titans Cyborg, Herald
2003 Justice League Ten Episode: "Wild Cards" (Pt. I and II)
2003 What's New, Scooby-Doo? Mitch Episode: "E-Scream"
2004 The Shield Lil Psych Episode: Cracking Ice
2004–2007 Codename: Kids Next Door Maurice / Numbuh 9, additional voices 3 episodes
2006–2007 Ben 10 Hex, additional voices 7 episodes
2006–2007 Loonatics Unleashed General Deuce 3 episodes
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
2010 Generator Rex Beasly, Gang Punk, Male Providence Cadet #2, Pilot 3 episodes
2010–2011 G.I. Joe: Renegades Ripcord, Wallace Weems, Guard #1, Lead Trooper 7 episodes
2010–2013, 2019–2022 Young Justice Aqualad, Brick, Black Manta, Black Lightning, Robotman, additional voices
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
2014 Ben 10: Omniverse Manny, Hex, Student 4 episodes
2014 Lego DC Comics: Batman Be-Leaguered Cyborg TV special
2015–2017 Transformers: Robots in Disguise Grimlock, Bisk, Divebomb, additional voices
2015 Fresh Beat Band of Spies Rubberface Rudy, Teller #1 Episode: "Fake Fresh Beats"
2015 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! Tony, Stan, Axel Episode: "Screama Donna", "Junkyard Dogs"
2015–2019 The Lion Guard Rafiki, Muhangus 12 episodes
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
2017–2021 Big Hero 6: The Series Wasabi, others
2017 Guardians of the Galaxy Jukka, Ship Crasher #2 2 episodes
2017 Elena of Avalor Captain Chiloya Episode: "Party of a Lifetime"
2019 Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure Kai
2021–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 (2022-Present), Additional voices 3 episodes
2024–present Hot Wheels Let's Race Speedy Getaway

Film

Year Title Role Notes Source
2006 Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo Cyborg TV movie
2011 The Legend of Awesomest Maximus King ... Comedy Film
2012 Strange Frame: Love & Sax Atem
2013 Khumba Dassies, Wild Dog English dub
2014 Batman: Assault on Arkham Inmates, Henchmen Direct-to-video
2015 Justice League: Throne of Atlantis John Henry Irons
2015 Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League Cyborg, Cyzarro
2015 Justice League: Gods and Monsters John Henry Irons, Granny Goodness, Mugger
2015 Batman Unlimited: Monster Mayhem Cyborg
2015 Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League – Attack of the Legion of Doom Cyborg, Cy-Bot
2015 The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar Rafiki
2016 Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League – Cosmic Clash Cyborg Direct-to-video
2016 Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League: Gotham City Breakout
2016 DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the Year
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 Lego DC Super Hero Girls: Super-Villain High Cyborg, Wizard Shazam
2018 Teen Titans Go! To the Movies Cyborg
2018 Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Aquaman – Rage of Atlantis Direct-to-video
2018 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

Video games

Year Title Role Notes Source
2000 Deus Ex 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
2005 Quake 4 Bidwell
2005 Tony Hawk's American Wasteland Additional voices
2006 Teen Titans Cyborg
2006 Reservoir Dogs Mr. Blue
2006 Saints Row Additional voices
2006 Marvel: Ultimate Alliance Blade, Paibok
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
2008 Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Drebin 893 English dub
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
2009 Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 Luke Cage, Blade
2010 No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle Nathan Copeland
2010 SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs: Fireteam Bravo 3 WRAITH
2010 Dead or Alive Paradise Zack
2010 Ben 10 Alien Force: The Rise of Hex Hex
2010 Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker Soldiers, Extras English dub
2010 StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty Additional voices
2011 Killzone 3 Additional ISA voices
2011 Dead or Alive: Dimensions Zack
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 Additional voices
2012 Starhawk Emmett Graves
2012 PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale
2013 SimCity BuildIt Additional voices
2013 Aliens: Colonial Marines Marine
2013 Tomb Raider Islanders
2013 God of War: Ascension Soldier, Slave
2013 Injustice: Gods Among Us Cyborg, Doomsday
2013 Metro: Last Light Additional voices
2013 Fuse Jacob Kimble
2013 Marvel Heroes Blade, War Machine
2013 Batman: Arkham Origins Killer Croc, Warden Joseph
2013 Young Justice: Legacy Aqualad, Black Manta
2013 République Quinn Derringer
2014 Infamous Second Son Additional voices
2014 Infamous First Light
2014 Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Knox, additional voices
2015 Infinite Crisis Cyborg
2015 Lego Dimensions Cyborg (Teen Titans Go!)
2015 Batman: Arkham Knight Azrael
2016 Mafia III Additional voices
2017 Injustice 2 Cyborg
2019 Kingdom Hearts III Wasabi No-Ginger English dub
2020 World of Warcraft: Shadowlands Henry Garrick
2023 Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical Pan
2025 Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra Azzuri / Black Panther

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 Det. Landon Kaminski 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"
2016-2022 The Walking Dead Ezekiel Sutton
  • Recurring (Season 7)
  • Also Starring (Season 8)
  • Main Role (Season 9-11)
  • 49 episodes
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 ...
2012 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 Nominated
2015 Best Male Lead Vocal Performance in a TV Series Transformers: Robots In Disguise Nominated
2018 Saturn Awards Best Supporting Actor on a Television Series The Walking Dead Nominated
2019 Best Supporting Actor on a Television Series Nominated

See also

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