Well-known, king-sized actor and voice artist Kevin Michael Richardson was born in Bronx, New York. He is, perhaps, mostly recognizable for his deep voice, which he uses in many of his works. Richardson is a classically trained actor. He first gained recognition as one of only eight U.S. high school students selected for the National Foundation for the Arts' "Arts '82" program, later he earned a scholarship to Syracuse University. Kevin is well-known by various voice works, mostly villainous. He lent his voice to based-upon video game film Mortal Kombat and others. He lives in Los Angeles and likes to work in Manhattan.
Before he was hired to do voice work in The Animatrix and The Matrix Revolutions , he provided the voice of Morpheus in a "Matrix"-inspired spoof for the short-lived "Clerks" .
Has two sons from his wifes previous marriage, Anthony and Michael.
Is the youngest of 5 kids in his family.
Is of Jamaican decent.
Went to Saints John & Paul School in Larchmont, New York.
Is the first and so far only African American actor to play the Joker when he took the role on The Batman (2004-2008).
