Kevin Michael Richardson Biography
The Brox native Kevin Michael Richardson is an American motion and voice actor, who has played a multitude of characters in animated series and video games. He is recognized for his singly deep voice and has been playing mostly villainous characters since the 1990s. For voicing the Joker in The Batman (2004–08), he was nominated for two Daytime Emmy Awards.
He is best known for his deep voice and portraying villains. His credits include Captain Gantu from Lilo & Stitch, Goro in Mortal Kombat, Openly Gator from Queer Duck, Barney Rubble from modern-day animated series and movies based upon The Flintstones and Shredder in the Nickelodeon version of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Kevin Michael Richardson Education
Richardson became famous for being among the eight U.S. high school students selected for the National Foundation for the Arts’ “Arts ’82” program. He later earned a scholarship to Syracuse University. Additionally, he earned a spot on a PBS special directed by John Houseman. Subsequently, he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theater at Syracuse University.
Kevin Michael Richardson Career
Voice Actor
Richardson has usually portrayed villainous characters due to his deep and powerful voice. In 1995, he obtained his first voice role; Mayor Tilton on the animated TV version of The Mask. His credits include Captain Gantu in Lilo & Stitch and its franchise, Shnitzel in the Chowder pilot, Goro in Mortal Kombat, the second voice of Skulker on Danny Phantom, Sarevok in the Baldur’s Gate series and Jolee Bindo in Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic.
He has also been credited with Crunch Bandicoot in the Crash Bandicoot games, Tartarus from Halo 2, Chairman Drek in Ratchet & Clank, Antauri in Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go!, Openly Gator from Queer Duck, Doctor Payne, and others on The Proud Family, Dark Laser on The Fairly OddParents.
Maurice from The Penguins of Madagascar, Slam Tasmanian and Tech E. Coyote on Loonatics Unleashed and the voice of Exile in the series Road Rovers. Richardson was the replacement of Keith David as the voice of Tombstone on The Spectacular Spider-Man. He provided a character voice set for Icewind Dale: Heart of Winter and Icewind Dale II.
Kevin was the voice of Heihachi in the PlayStation 2 game Soul Calibur II, though he is listed in the role of Victor Stone. He also voiced Stump Smash and Tree Rex in Skylanders: Swap Force, Skylanders: Trap Team and Skylanders: SuperChargers.
Animation
In 2001, he voiced Barney Rubble in the animated movie The Flintstones: On the Rocks. He voiced Trigon in the animated series Teen Titans in 2003. In 2004, he became the first African-American to voice the Joker in the Kids WB animated series, The Batman, a role for which he was twice nominated for the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program.
He was cast in the comedy Clerks II in which he plays a cop who notices the words “Porch Monkey 4 Life” written on the back of Randal Graves’ work jacket in 2006. In 2008, he was the voice behind Bishop for Wolverine and the X-Men. Later, he did the voice of Nick Fury on The Super Hero Squad Show.
Characters
He often plays characters based on comedian Bill Cosby, such as on Family Guy (“Brian Does Hollywood”), where Stewie is a contestant on the comedian’s Kids Say the Darndest Things; as Cosby himself on The Boondocks and playing the role of Numbuh 5’s father Mr. Lincoln, who is also a homage of Cosby on Codename: Kids Next Door.
His most frequent role on Family Guy is as Jerome, Lois’s ex-boyfriend. Michael was also the voice behind Cleveland Brown, Jr., Lester Krinklesac and numerous others on The Cleveland Show. He currently voices Principal Brian Lewis on American Dad!. Richardson’s voice roles (in 2011) include Panthro in the 2011 Thundercats series, Martian Manhunter on Young Justice, and Bulkhead, one of the Autobots in Transformers: Prime.
He portrayed Kilowog in Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters, the video game sequel to the live-action film Green Lantern, and later reprised the role in Green Lantern: The Animated Series. Richardson earned a nomination for Voice Actor of the Year by Behind the Voice Actors in 2012 and in 2013.
Richardson was the voice behind a Nigerian king on The Simpsons episode “The Princess Guide” in 2015. Later, he provided the voice of Judge Michaels in Tyler Perry’s first animated film Madea’s Tough Love. In 2018, Richardson voiced Jimbo in The Boss Baby: Back in Business, a follow-up of the 2017 film The Boss Baby.
Kevin Michael Richardson Age
He was born on October 25, 1964, in The Bronx, New York, United States of America. Subsequently, he is 55 years old as of 2019. He belongs to American nationality and holds African American ethnicity and is of Jamaican descent.
Kevin Michael Richardson Family
Kevin was born to supportive parents however he hasn’t revealed any information about his siblings and parents. The information regarding his family will be updated as soon as it is available.
Kevin Michael Richardson Wife
Kevin has a successful married life. Richardson is married to an actress, Monica Richardson. The happy couple married in May 2006. Kevin and his wife Monica are blessed parents to two children a son Anthony Richardson on August 21, 1995. Not to mention their second son Michael Richardson.
Kevin Michael Richardson Body Measurements
Build
Large
Height
6 ft or 183 cm
Weight
110 kg or 242.5 lbs
Kevin Michael Richardson Salary
Working as an actor Kevin earns a good salary and has been able to accumulate good net worth. However, he has not shared with the media the actual figure of his salary. The information regarding his salary will be updated soon.
Kevin Michael Richardson Net Worth
He has given his voice in numerous movies and TV series from which he must have been able to collect a decent amount of salary. Richardson’s net worth is estimated to be $95 million.
Kevin Michael Richardson Joker
Michael voiced Carlton Duquesne in Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman, Joker in The Batman and Lucius Fox, Avery, Wounded Man and Bulky Man in Batman: Gotham Knight.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kevin Michael Richardson
Who is Kevin Michael Richardson?
Richardson is an American actor and voice actor.
How old is Kevin Michael?
He was born on October 25, 1964. Subsequently, he is 55 years old as of 2019.
How tall is Kevin Michael?
The famous actor stands at a height of 6 ft or 183 cm.
Is Kevin Michael married?
Kevin has a successful married life. Richardson is married to an actress, Monica Richardson. The couple tied the knot in May 2006.
How much is Kevin Michael’s worth?
He is an accomplished actor with an estimated net worth of $95 million.
How much does Kevin Michael make?
Working as an actor Kevin earns a good salary and has been able to accumulate good net worth. However, he has not shared with the media the actual figure of his salary. The information regarding his salary will be updated soon.
Where does Kevin Michael live?
Is Kevin Michael dead or alive?
Richardson is still alive and in good health.
Where is Kevin Michael now?
Michael Richardson is an actor and voice actor, who has played a multitude of characters in animated series and video games
What happened to Kevin Michael?
Mortal Kombat animated movie coming in the next few months. Kevin Michael Richardson as Goro.
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