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'''{{wp|Kevin Michael Richardson}}''' (born October 25, 1964 in The Bronx, New York City, New York) is an American actor known for providing the voices of various mostly villainous animated characters in films and shows.  
'''{{wp|Kevin Michael Richardson}}''' (born October 25, 1964 in The Bronx, New York City, New York) is an American actor known for providing the voices of various mostly villainous animated characters in films and shows.  


Animated TV shows and movies that Richardson is known for his role as {{wp|Joker (character)|Joker}} in ''{{wp|The Batman (TV series)|The Batman}}'' animated series, {{wp|List of Lilo & Stitch characters#Gantu|Captain Gantu}} in the ''{{wp|Lilo & Stitch (franchise)|Lilo & Stitch}}'' movies and TV series,  {{wp|Trigon (comics)|Trigon}} in ''{{wp|Teen Titans (TV series)|Teen Titans}}'' and ''{{wp|Teen Titans Go!|Teen Titans Go!}}'' and {{wp|Shredder (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)|Shredder}} in 2012's ''{{wp|Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012 TV series)|Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles}}'' series. Adult cartoons that Richardson is known for include Jerome, {{wp|Cleveland Brown Jr.}} and various other characters in ''{{wp|Family Guy}}'' and ''{{wp|The Cleveland Show}}'', {{wp|List of American Dad! characters#Other main characters|Principal Lewis}} and Tank Bates, among others, in ''{{wp|American Dad!}}'', the titular character of 2000's ''{{wp|Lobo (DC Comics)|Lobo}}'', as well as being the current voice of {{wp|Dr. Hibbert|Dr. Julius Hibbert}} and {{wp|List of recurring The Simpsons characters#Bleeding Gums Murphy|Bleeding Gums Murphy}} in ''{{wp|The Simpsons}}''. Live-action films that Richardson has provided his voice for include the Deus Ex Machina in ''{{wp|The Matrix Revolutions}}'', and {{wp|Goro (Mortal Kombat)|Goro}} in the 1995 ''{{wp|Mortal Kombat (1995 film)|Mortal Kombat}}'' film. He additionally provided the voice for Goro in the animated film, ''{{wp|Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge}}''. Richardson provided the voice for Stump Smash, Tree Rex and others in the ''{{wp|Skylanders}}'' video game series.
Animated TV shows and movies that Richardson is known for his role as {{wp|Joker (character)|Joker}} in ''{{wp|The Batman (TV series)|The Batman}}'' animated series, {{wp|List of Lilo & Stitch characters#Gantu|Captain Gantu}} in the ''{{wp|Lilo & Stitch (franchise)|Lilo & Stitch}}'' movies and TV series,  {{wp|Trigon (comics)|Trigon}} in ''{{wp|Teen Titans (TV series)|Teen Titans}}'' and ''{{wp|Teen Titans Go!|Teen Titans Go!}}'' and {{wp|Shredder (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)|Shredder}} in 2012's ''{{wp|Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012 TV series)|Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles}}'' series. Adult cartoons that Richardson is known for include Jerome, {{wp|Cleveland Brown Jr.}} and various other characters in ''{{wp|Family Guy}}'' and ''{{wp|The Cleveland Show}}'', {{wp|List of American Dad! characters#Other main characters|Principal Lewis}} and Tank Bates, among others, in ''{{wp|American Dad!}}'', the titular character of 2000's ''{{wp|Lobo (DC Comics)|Lobo}}'', as well as voicing various characters in ''{{wp|The Simpsons}}''. Live-action films that Richardson has provided his voice for include the Deus Ex Machina in ''{{wp|The Matrix Revolutions}}'', and {{wp|Goro (Mortal Kombat)|Goro}} in the 1995 ''{{wp|Mortal Kombat (1995 film)|Mortal Kombat}}'' film. He additionally provided the voice for Goro in the animated film, ''{{wp|Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge}}''. Richardson provided the voice for Stump Smash, Tree Rex and others in the ''{{wp|Skylanders}}'' video game series.


In a Nintendo Direct broadcasted on September 23, 2021, it was announced that Richardson will be providing the voice for [[Kamek]] in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'' co-produced by [[Illumination]].<ref>Nintendo (September 23, 2021). [https://youtu.be/dG9fAtmYdlM Nintendo Direct - 9.23.2021]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved September 24, 2021.</ref> In the film, he gives Kamek a {{wp|Peter Lorre}}-esque voice.<ref>Matyas (December 2, 2022). [https://youtu.be/WEO34DpoZzA The Super Mario Bros. Movie - Brand NEW Footage (Mario with a British Accent)]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved December 3, 2022.</ref>
In a Nintendo Direct broadcasted on September 23, 2021, it was announced that Richardson will be providing the voice for [[Kamek]] in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'' co-produced by [[Illumination]].<ref>Nintendo (September 23, 2021). [https://youtu.be/dG9fAtmYdlM Nintendo Direct - 9.23.2021]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved September 24, 2021.</ref> In the film, he gives Kamek a {{wp|Peter Lorre}}-esque voice.<ref>Matyas (December 2, 2022). [https://youtu.be/WEO34DpoZzA The Super Mario Bros. Movie - Brand NEW Footage (Mario with a British Accent)]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved December 3, 2022.</ref>

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Kevin Michael Richardson
Kevin Michael Richardson
Born October 25, 1964 (age 59)
Super Mario–related role(s) Voice actor for Kamek in The Super Mario Bros. Movie by Illumination

Kevin Michael Richardson (born October 25, 1964 in The Bronx, New York City, New York) is an American actor known for providing the voices of various mostly villainous animated characters in films and shows.

Animated TV shows and movies that Richardson is known for his role as Joker in The Batman animated series, Captain Gantu in the Lilo & Stitch movies and TV series, Trigon in Teen Titans and Teen Titans Go! and Shredder in 2012's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series. Adult cartoons that Richardson is known for include Jerome, Cleveland Brown Jr. and various other characters in Family Guy and The Cleveland Show, Principal Lewis and Tank Bates, among others, in American Dad!, the titular character of 2000's Lobo, as well as voicing various characters in The Simpsons. Live-action films that Richardson has provided his voice for include the Deus Ex Machina in The Matrix Revolutions, and Goro in the 1995 Mortal Kombat film. He additionally provided the voice for Goro in the animated film, Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge. Richardson provided the voice for Stump Smash, Tree Rex and others in the Skylanders video game series.

In a Nintendo Direct broadcasted on September 23, 2021, it was announced that Richardson will be providing the voice for Kamek in The Super Mario Bros. Movie co-produced by Illumination.[1] In the film, he gives Kamek a Peter Lorre-esque voice.[2]

References

  1. ^ Nintendo (September 23, 2021). Nintendo Direct - 9.23.2021. YouTube. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
  2. ^ Matyas (December 2, 2022). The Super Mario Bros. Movie - Brand NEW Footage (Mario with a British Accent). YouTube. Retrieved December 3, 2022.