Khary Payton

Khary Payton is an American actor and voice artist best known for portraying the DC Comics character Cyborg in a number of films, cartoons, and video games. Payton is well recognized for his role on “The Walking Dead” as King Ezekiel. He’s also done voice work for shows including “Ben 10,” “Bobbleheads: The Movie,” “What’s New Scooby-Doo?” and “The Proud Family.” In “General Hospital,” he played Dr. Terrell Jackson on a regular basis.

On Instagram, he has around 517k followers @kharypayton, and on Twitter, he has roughly 175.8k followers @kharypayton.

What is Khary Payton’s net worth in 2021?

Khary Payton, a well-known voice actor, has a net worth of roughly $4 million as of 2021. Being a successful actor and voice actor is his main source of income. He supplements his income with endorsement arrangements with companies such as Verizon, Sandbox, General Mills Cereals, and others.

What is Khary Payton famous for?

  • On “The Walking Dead,” he played King Ezekiel.
  • In many films, cartoons, and video games,
    Khary Payton with his parents. (Source: @Twitter)

    he has voiced the DC Comics character Cyborg.

Where was Khary Payton born?

On May 16, 1972, Khary Payton was born. Augusta, Georgia is where he was born in the United States. He is of Black ethnicity and maintains an American nationality. Taurus is his zodiac sign. Dr. Victor E Payton is his father’s name, and Gwendolyn Middleton Payton is his mother’s. He is the eldest kid of his parents’ four children. Kurlen Payton and Kurtis Payton are his younger brothers, while Kalere Payton is his younger sister.

In terms of his schooling, he graduated from high school in Athens, Georgia. Later, he went to Southern Methodist University to study theatre.

Khary Payton
Khary Payton as Dr. Terrell Jackson in General Hospital. (Source: @soapsindepth)

Khary Payton’s Career Highlights:

  • At a young age, Khary Payton developed an interest in acting. In addition, in 1986, he won Showtime’s first annual Kid Talent Quest.
  • In high school, he tried stand-up comedy before moving to Los Angeles in 2000 to pursue his acting career.
  • Payton first appeared on television in the action criminal drama “Walker, Texas Ranger” in episodes of “Justice For All as Gillis” in 2001.
  • The next year, he voiced Slapmaster in episodes of “The Altos” from the television series “The Proud Family.”
  • He played Cyborg in the animated superhero television series “Teen Titans” from 2003 to 2007.
    “Ben 10,” “Loonatics Unleashed,” “Legion of Super Heroes,” “Ben 10: Alien Force,” “Generator Rex,” “Young Justice,” “Teen Titans Go!”,” “Lego DC Comics: Batman Be-League,” “The Lion Guard,” “Justice League Action,” “Big Hero6: The Series,” “Elena of Avalor,” “Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure,” “Big Hero6: The
  • He’s also done voice work in movies including “Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo” (2006), “Khumba” (2013), “Justice League: Throne of Atlantis” (2015), “DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the Year” (2016), “The Lion Guard: The Rise of Scar” (2017), “Bobbleheads: The Movie” (2020), and others.
    In 2011, he had a recurring role on the ABC daytime soap opera “General Hospital” as Dr. Terrell Jackson.
  • Payton won the Best Actor Award at the 2012 Independent Filmmakers Showcase for his role as Michael Forrest in the science fiction film “Astronaut: The Last Push.”
  • In the horror television series “The Walking Dead,” he has played King Ezekiel since 2016. The show is based on Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, and Charlie Adlard’s comic book series of the same name.
  • Payton has also voiced Blade in Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, Derbin in Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Zack in Dead or Alive Paradise, and Wasabi in Kingdom Hearts III.

Awards and nominations for Khary Payton:

  • In 2014, Khary Payton received a BTVA Acting Award nomination for Best Male Vocal Performance in a TV Series in a Guest Role- Action/Drama.
  • For Transformers: Robots in Disguise, he was nominated for the BTVA Voice Acting Awards in the category of Best Male Lead Vocal Performance in a TV Series in 2015.
  • In 2018 and 2019, he was nominated for a Saturn Award in the category of Best Supporting Actor in a
  • Television Series for his work in The Walking Dead.

Who is Khary Payton married to?

From 2001 until their divorce in 2009, Khary Payton was married to Linda Braddock. On August 8, 2010, he married actress Stacy Reed Payton. The couple has two children and is enjoying their life together.

How tall is Khary Payton?

Khary Payton is a tall man, standing 1.75 meters tall (5 feet 9 inches). He weighs roughly 70 kilograms (154 lbs.). He has a muscular physique. His hair is black, and his eyes are a dark brown tone. He has a straight sexual orientation.

Quick Facts About Khary Payton

Celebrated Name Khary Payton
Age 49 Years
Nick Name Khary
Birth Name Khary Payton
Birth Date 1972-05-16
Gender Male
Profession Voice Actor
Place Of Birth Augusta, Georgia, United States
Birth Nation United States
Nationality American
Ethnicity Black
Horoscope Taurus
Father Dr. Victor E Payton
Mother Gwendolyn Middleton Payton
Siblings 3
Brothers Kurlen Payton and Kurtis Payton
Sisters Kalere Payton
Education Southern Methodist University
Marital Status Married
Married Date August 8, 2010
Wife Stacy Reed Payton
Children 2
Body Type Athletic
Hair Color Black
Eye Color Dark Brown
Height 1.75m (5 feet 9 inches)
Weight 70kg (154 Ibs)
Sexual Orientation Straight
Endorsment Brands like Verizon, Sandbox, General Mills Cereals
Net Worth $4 million (estimated)
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