# Khary Payton

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 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

Payton has portrayed 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 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, additional voices | 3 episodes | |
| 2024–2025 | Hot Wheels Let's Race | Speedy Getaway | | 20 episodes |

#### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2006 | Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo | Cyborg | TV movie |
| 2011 | The Legend of Awesomest Maximus | King Erotic | 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 | Direct-to-video |
| 2015 | Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League | Cyborg, Cyzarro | Direct-to-video |
| 2015 | Justice League: Gods and Monsters | John Henry Irons, Granny Goodness, Mugger | Direct-to-video |
| 2015 | Batman Unlimited: Monster Mayhem | Cyborg | Direct-to-video |
| 2015 | Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League – Attack of the Legion of Doom | Cyborg, Cy-Bot | Direct-to-video |
| 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 | Cyborg | Direct-to-video |
| 2016 | DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the Year | Cyborg | Direct-to-video |
| 2017 | DC Super Hero Girls: Intergalactic Games | Cyborg, Lead | Direct-to-video |
| 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 | Direct-to-video |
| 2018 | Teen Titans Go! To the Movies | Cyborg | |
| 2018 | Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Aquaman – Rage of Atlantis | Cyborg | Direct-to-video |
| 2018 | DC Super Hero Girls: Legends of Atlantis | Cyborg | Direct-to-video |
| 2019 | Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans | Cyborg | Direct-to-video |
| 2020 | Bobbleheads: The Movie | Deuce | Direct-to-video |
| 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 |
| 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 | Emmett Graves | |
| 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 | Additional voices | |
| 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 | |
| 2024 | Batman: Arkham Shadow | Otis Flannagan | |
| 2025 | Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra | Azzuri / Black Panther | |

### Live action roles
#### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 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 (Seasons 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 |
| 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 Erotic | |
| 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 | BTVA Voice Acting Awards | 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 | Saturn Awards | Best Supporting Actor on a Television Series | The Walking Dead | Nominated |