| Richard Steven Horvitz Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 6 in |
| Weight | 75 kg |
| Date of Birth | July 29, 1966 |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Spouse | Kristen Lazarian |
Richard Steven Horvitz is an American actor and voice actor. He is best known for being the voice of many animated characters including Alpha 5 in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Power Rangers Zeo, and Power Rangers Turbo, Grey Matter in Ben 10, Zoni in the Ratchet & Clank series, and the Space Weaver in Broken Age.
Born Name
Richard Steven Horvitz
Nick Name
Richard
Sun Sign
Leo
Born Place
Los Angeles, California, United States
Residence
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
Occupation
Actor, Voice Actor
Manager
Richard is represented by Atlas Talent.
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 6 in or 167.5 cm
Weight
75 kg or 165 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Richard has dated –
- Kristen Lazarian – Richard has been married to a playwright and screenwriter, Kristen Lazarian, for a long time and the couple is proud parents to 3 sons named Jake Elliot Horvitz (born April 11, 1997), Cole Horvitz, and Wyatt Horvitz.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Salt & Pepper
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Pointed Chin
Brand Endorsements
Richard has done advertisement work for brands like –
- Freshen Up Gum (1976)
- Chevrolet
- Rustler Steak House
- Mattel Toys
Best Known For
Voicing various popular characters like –
- Alpha 5 in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie, Power Rangers Zeo, and Power Rangers Turbo
- Razputin “Raz” Aquato in Psychonauts
- Kaos in the Skylanders franchise
- Billy and his father Harold in The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy
- Grey Matter in Ben 10
- Daggett in The Angry Beavers
- Bumble in Kinectimals
- Title character in Invader Zim
- Mouth in Kick Buttowski
- Orthopox in the series Destroy All Humans!
- Zoni in the series Ratchet & Clank
- Space Weaver in Broken Age
- Lugosi in Bunnicula
First Film
Richard made his theatrical film debut as Alan Eakian in the romantic comedy film, Summer School, in 1987.
As a voice actor, he made his theatrical film debut as Alpha 5 in the action adventure film, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie, in 1995.
First TV Show
He made his first TV show appearance as Gary Van Sickle in the comedy series, Safe at Home, in 1986.
He made his TV show debut as a voice actor in the animated fantasy adventure show, The Legend of Prince Valiant, as the First Mate in 1992.
Richard Steven Horvitz Favorite Things
- Childhood Idols – Flip Wilson, Tom Jones, Don Adams
Source – richardhorvitz.com
Richard Steven Horvitz Facts
- Richard was merely 5 when he discovered his inner performer.
- His main childhood idols were Flip Wilson, Tom Jones, and Get Smart’s Don Adams and he would mimic them for several hours a day.
- He began his career with commercials in 1976 at the age of 10, leading to other commercial appearances and several jobs of hand modeling.
- At the age of 13, he got his first proper role in the off-Broadway production of Oliver! which was held at the Aquarius Theater in Los Angeles.
- In 2001, he tried his luck in sketch comedy alongside his friend and comedian, Fred Willard, and his sketch comedy group called The MOHOS.
- Richard has served as a voice acting and theatre teacher at the California State University, Northridge.
- He and his wife wrote the Keeper of the Reaper episode of the animated television series, The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy.
- Visit his official website @ richardhorvitz.com.
- Follow Richard Steven Horvitz on Twitter.
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