Richard Steven Horvitz facts for kids
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Richard Steven Horvitz
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Horvitz at GalaxyCon Raleigh in 2023
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| Born | July 29, 1966 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Other names | Rico Bonet Richard Stults Richard Wood |
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| Years active | 1976–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Kristen Lazarian
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| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Louis J. Horvitz (brother) |
Richard Steven Horvitz (born July 29, 1966) is an American actor and comedian. He is famous for using his voice to bring many animated characters and video game heroes to life. You might know his voice from shows like Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (as Alpha 5), The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy (as Billy), Invader Zim (as Zim), and Ben 10 (as Grey Matter). He also voices characters in popular video games like Razputin Aquato in Psychonauts and Kaos in Skylanders.
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About Richard Horvitz
Richard Steven Horvitz was born in Los Angeles, California, on July 29, 1966. His father, Louie, worked as an engineer for over 35 years. Richard's family has roots in places like Cuba, Mexico, Czech Republic, and Russia. His older brother, Louis J. Horvitz, is a well-known television director. When Richard was a kid, he loved doing impressions of famous people like Flip Wilson and Tom Jones.
Richard's Career Journey
Richard Horvitz has had a long and exciting career in entertainment. He started acting when he was very young and later became a voice acting superstar!
Early Acting Roles
Richard first appeared in a TV commercial for Freshen Up gum in 1976. This led to more commercials and even some modeling jobs for his hands! He also acted in a play called Oliver! and appeared on TV shows like Kids Incorporated. You might have seen him in movies such as Summer School and How I Got into College. From 1988 to 1991, he played Howie in the TV show The Munsters Today.
Becoming a Voice Actor
In 1993, Richard decided to focus on voice acting. His first big voice role was Alpha 5 in the live-action series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. This was just the beginning!
He went on to voice many memorable characters in animated shows:
- Daggett in The Angry Beavers
- Zim in Invader Zim
- Billy and his dad Harold in The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy
- Grey Matter in Ben 10
- Rodney in Squirrel Boy
- Kanchomé in Zatch Bell!
- Moxxie in Helluva Boss
Richard even helped write an episode of The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy called "Keeper of the Reaper" with his wife. He also returned to the Power Rangers world to voice Alpha 8 and Alpha 9 in the 30th-anniversary special Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always.
Voice Acting in Video Games
Richard Horvitz is also a big name in video games. He has voiced main characters like:
- Raz in the Psychonauts series
- Orthopox in the Destroy All Humans! series
- Kaos in the Skylanders series
He has also voiced characters in games like EverQuest II, The Darkness, and Kinectimals.
Comedy Work
Besides acting, Richard has also been involved in comedy. In 2001, he was part of a sketch comedy group called The MoHos. He sometimes performed with Fred Willard on talk shows like Jimmy Kimmel Live!. He also made brief appearances on Saturday Night Live and Tosh.0.
Richard's Family Life
Richard Horvitz is married to Kristen Lazarian, who is a playwright and screenwriter. They got married on February 9, 1996. They live in Los Angeles and have three sons. Richard can also speak Spanish fluently.
Film and Television Roles
Richard Horvitz has been in many films and TV shows, mostly using his voice. Here are some of his notable roles:
Film Appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1987 | Summer School | Alan Eakian | |
| 1995 | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie | Alpha 5 (voice) | |
| 1997 | Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie | Alpha 5 (voice) | |
| 1998 | Mulan | Chinese Soldier / Scout Hun (voice) | |
| 2001 | Osmosis Jones | Male Red Blood Cell (voice) | |
| 2001 | Shrek | Lord Farquaad's Guards (voice) | |
| 2007 | Billy & Mandy's Big Boogey Adventure | Billy, Harold, and others (voice) | Television film |
| 2007 | Ben 10: Secret of the Omnitrix | Grey Matter, Stinkfly (voice) | Television film |
| 2013 | I Know That Voice | Himself | Documentary about voice actors |
| 2019 | Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus | Zim (voice) | |
| 2023 | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always | Alpha 8, Alpha 9 (voice) | Television film |
Television Series Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1993–1999 | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers | Alpha 5 (voice) | 156 episodes |
| 1997–2001 | The Angry Beavers | Daggett Beaver (voice) | Main role |
| 2001–2007 | The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy | Billy, Harold (voice) | Main role |
| 2001–2003 | Invader Zim | Zim, various characters (voice) | Main role |
| 2006–2008 | Ben 10 | Grey Matter, various (voice) | 17 episodes |
| 2016–2018 | Skylanders Academy | Kaos (voice) | Main role |
| 2017–present | The Loud House | Various characters (voice) |
Web Series Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2019, 2020–present |
Helluva Boss | Moxxie, Crimson (voice) | Main role; also voice director |
Video Game Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2005 | Psychonauts | Raz Aquato | |
| 2005 | Destroy All Humans! | Orthopox, Suburban Crazy | |
| 2006 | The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy | Billy, Mogar | |
| 2011 | Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure | Kaos | |
| 2021 | Psychonauts 2 | Raz Aquato | |
| 2023 | Star Wars Jedi: Survivor | Turgle |
Awards and Nominations
Richard Horvitz has been recognized for his amazing voice work:
- He was nominated for an Annie Award in 2001 for his voice acting in Invader Zim.
- He was also nominated for an Annie Award in 2020 for his voice acting in Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus.
Images for kids
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Horvitz at GalaxyCon Raleigh in 2023
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Horvitz with an autographed Invader Zim picture in May 2009
See also
In Spanish: Richard Steven Horvitz para niños
