Khary Payton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Khary Payton
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| Born | May 16, 1972 Augusta, Georgia, U.S.
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| 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 famous for playing King Ezekiel in the TV show The Walking Dead. He is also well-known for using his voice to bring characters to life, like Cyborg in many DC Comics shows and games, and Aqualad in the animated series Young Justice.
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Early Life
Khary Payton was born in Augusta, Georgia, on May 16, 1972. When he was 14, he won a special talent contest called Showtime's Kid Talent Quest. He even introduced an animated film called Sherlock Holmes in the Baskerville Curse back then!
His Acting Career
Khary Payton has worked in both live-action shows and as a voice actor.
Live-Action Roles
You might know him best as King Ezekiel from the popular AMC show The Walking Dead. He also played Dr. Terrell Jackson on the TV show General Hospital.
Voice Acting Roles
Khary Payton is a very busy voice actor! He has voiced Cyborg in the Teen Titans cartoon and Teen Titans Go!. He also voices Aqualad in Young Justice.
He has lent his voice to many other characters, including:
- Ten from the Royal Flush Gang in Justice League.
- Drebin in the video 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.
- Wasabi in the Disney XD show Big Hero 6: The Series.
- The Penguin King in The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
- Vector in Despicable Me 4.
Personal Life
Khary Payton has three children. He was married to Linda Braddock and later to Stacey Reed.
Filmography
Khary Payton has been in many TV shows, movies, and video games. Here are some of his notable roles:
Voice Over Roles
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2003–2007 | Teen Titans | Cyborg, Herald |
| 2003 | Justice League | Ten |
| 2010–2013, 2019–2022 | Young Justice | Aqualad, Brick, Black Manta, Black Lightning |
| 2013–present | Teen Titans Go! | Cyborg, various voices |
| 2015–2017 | Transformers: Robots in Disguise | Grimlock, Bisk |
| 2015–2019 | The Lion Guard | Rafiki |
| 2017–2021 | Big Hero 6: The Series | Wasabi |
| 2021–present | Invincible | Black Samson, Kyle |
| 2022–present | The Loud House | Harold McBride |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2006 | Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo | Cyborg |
| 2015 | Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League | Cyborg, Cyzarro |
| 2018 | Teen Titans Go! To the Movies | Cyborg |
| 2023 | The Super Mario Bros. Movie | Penguin King |
| 2024 | Despicable Me 4 | Vector |
Video Games
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2006 | Teen Titans | Cyborg |
| 2008 | Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots | Drebin 893 |
| 2013 | Injustice: Gods Among Us | Cyborg, Doomsday |
| 2013 | Batman: Arkham Origins | Killer Croc, Warden Joseph |
| 2017 | Injustice 2 | Cyborg |
| 2019 | Kingdom Hearts III | Wasabi No-Ginger |
Live Action Roles
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | General Hospital | Dr. Terrell Jackson |
| 2016–2022 | The Walking Dead | Ezekiel Sutton |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2005 | Hellraiser: Hellworld | Derrick |
| 2012 | Astronaut: The Last Push | Michael Forrest |
Awards and Nominations
Khary Payton has been recognized for his acting:
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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| 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
In Spanish: Khary Payton para niños
