Khary Payton
Actor
USA
Biography:
Khary started his career starring in the features "DRACULA 2: THE ASCENSION" and "HELLRAISER: HELLWORLD" for Dimension and then moved on to lighter, comedic fare with C. Jay Cox's "LATTER DAYS", the comedy "NATIONAL LAMPOON'S THE LEGEND OF AWESOMEST MAXIMUS" and festival favorite "PING PONG PLAYA", from Academy Award winning Director Jessica Yu. Khary has numerous pilots and guest star roles for NBC, ABC, Fox, CBS and USA under his belt, including "CRIMINAL MINDS", "FAIRLY LEGAL" and "BODY OF PROOF" to comedies such as "HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER" and "I'M IN THE BAND."
Khary can also be heard as numerous characters in the world of cartoons and games. According to fans, Khary has become synonymous with one of DC's hottest heroes Cyborg, having voiced the character in numerous series, films and games including Cartoon Network's "TEEN TITANS" and its current incarnation "TEEN TITAN'S, GO!".
An Augusta, Georgia native, Khary headed West to Southern Methodist University in Dallas to study acting. Upon graduating he began an illustrious theatrical career in Texas. A few years later a LA Casting Director recommended that he make the move all the way West. A car was packed and away to Hollywood he went.
Winner! - Best Actor at the IFS Film Festival and Best Actor at the Boston Science Fiction Film Festival for his performance of Michael Forrest in the independent Sci-Fi feature, "THE LAST PUSH." The film has been soaring through Film Festivals from LA to London, sweeping numerous awards along the way.
Convention Guest Appearances
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2025
- NWA Comic Con 2025 - January 11-12, 2025 in Rogers, AR, USA 2024
- Grand Rapids Comic-Con 2024 - November 15-17, 2024 in Grand Rapids, MI, USA
- FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention 2024 - September 26-28, 2024 in Salt Lake City, UT, USA
- Comic Con Northern Ireland 2024 - September 7-8, 2024 in Lisburn, UK
- Soda City Comic Con 2024 - August 24-25, 2024 in Columbia, SC, USA
- Smoky Mountain Fan Fest 2024 - August 10-11, 2024 in Kingsport, TN, USA
- Huntsville Comic & Pop Culture Expo 2024 - April 12-14, 2024 in Huntsville, AL, USA
- Comic Con Scotland Aberdeen 2024 - March 23-24, 2024 in Aberdeen, UK
- Pensacon 2024 - February 23-25, 2024 in Pensacola, FL, USA
- Kami-Con 2024 - February 9-11, 2024 in Birmingham, AL, USA 2023
- MCM Comic Con London 2023 - October 27-29, 2023 in London, UK
- Saskatchewan Entertainment Expo Regina 2023 - September 23-24, 2023 in Regina, SK
- Dragon Con 2023 - August 31 - September 4, 2023 in Atlanta, GA, USA
- Comic Con Manchester 2023 - July 29-30, 2023 in Manchester, UK
- Metro Comic Con 2023 - July 8-9, 2023 in Ascot Vale, Victoria, Australia
- Indiana Comic Convention 2023 - May 5-7, 2023 in Indianapolis, IN, USA
- Steel City Con 2023 - March 31 - April 2, 2023 in Monroreville, PA, USA 2022
- Chattanooga Comic Con 2022 - October 22-23, 2022 in Chattanooga, TN, USA
- London Comic Con 2022 - September 17-18, 2022 in London, ON
- Rose City Comic Con 2022 - September 9-11, 2022 in Portland, OR, USA
- SacAnime Summer 2022 - September 2-4, 2022 in Sacramento, CA, USA
- Tampa Bay Comic Convention 2022 - July 29-31, 2022 in Tampa, FL, USA
- Corpus Christi Comic Con 2022 - July 15-17, 2022 in Corpus Christi, TX, USA
Florida Supercon 2022 - July 8-10, 2022 in Miami Beach, FL, USACancelled Appearance- MomoCon 2022 - May 26-29, 2022 in Atlanta, GA, USA
- Calgary Expo 2022 - April 21-24, 2022 in Calgary, AB 2021
Wales Comic Con: Telford Takeover 2021 - November 20-21, 2021 in Telford, UKCancelled Appearance 2020London Comic Con 2020 - October 3-4, 2020 in London, ONConvention CancelledCalgary Expo 2020 - July 17-19, 2020 in Calgary, ABConvention CancelledMegaCon Orlando 2020 - June 4-7, 2020 in Orlando, FL, USAConvention CancelledMomoCon 2020 - May 21-24, 2020 in Atlanta, GA, USAConvention PostponedEast Coast Comicon 2020 - May 15-17, 2020 in Secaucus, NJ, USAConvention PostponedSaskatchewan Entertainment Expo Regina 2020 - May 2-3, 2020 in Regina, SKConvention CancelledCalgary Expo 2020 - April 23-26, 2020 in Calgary, ABConvention PostponedMegaCon Orlando 2020 - April 16-19, 2020 in Orlando, FL, USAConvention Postponed 2019- RGV Fan Fest Comic Con 2019 - November 16-17, 2019 in Harlingen, TX, USA
- Walker Stalker Con Atlanta 2019 - October 18-20, 2019 in Atlanta, GA, USA
Walker Stalker / Fan Fest Nashville 2019 - August 24-25, 2019 in Nashville, TN, USAConvention Postponed- Bubba Fest! 2019 - August 23-25, 2019 in Knoxville, TN, USA
New Mexico Comic Expo 2019 - August 16-18, 2019 in Albuquerque, NM, USACancelled AppearanceWalker Stalker Con Cleveland 2019 - August 3-4, 2019 in Cleveland, OH, USACancelled AppearanceTidewater Comicon 2019 - May 18-19, 2019 in Virginia Beach, VA, USACancelled Appearance- Fan Expo Dallas 2019 - May 3-5, 2019 in Dallas, TX, USA
- Walker Stalker / Heroes & Villains Fan Fest Chicago 2019 - April 19-21, 2019 in Rosemont, IL, USA
- Walker Stalker Con London 2019 - March 30-31, 2019 in London, UK
- Walker Stalker Con Germany 2019 - March 23-24, 2019 in Berlin, Germany
- FanExpo Vancouver 2019 - March 1-3, 2019 in Vancouver, BC
- Walker Stalker Cruise 2019 - February 21-25, 2019 in Departing from Tampa, FL, USA
Walker Stalker Con Phoenix 2019 - January 26-27, 2019 in Phoenix, AZ, USAConvention Cancelled 2018- Walker Stalker Con New Jersey 2018 - December 8-9, 2018 in Edison, NJ, USA
- Walker Stalker / Heroes & Villains Fan Fest San Jose 2018 - December 1-2, 2018 in San Jose, CA, USA
- Walker Stalker Con Atlanta 2018 - October 26-28, 2018 in Atlanta, GA, USA
- MCM Scotland Comic Con 2018 - September 22-23, 2018 in Glasgow, UK
FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention 2018 - September 6-8, 2018 in Salt Lake City, UT, USACancelled Appearance- Colorado Springs Comic Con 2018 - August 24-26, 2018 in Colorado Springs, CO, USA
- TerrifiCon 2018 - August 17-19, 2018 in Uncasville, CT, USA
- Walker Stalker Con Orlando 2018 - August 11-12, 2018 in Orlando, FL, USA
- MCM Manchester Comic Con 2018 - July 28-29, 2018 in Manchester, UK
- MCM London Comic Con 2018 - May 25-27, 2018 in London, UK
- Walker Stalker / Heroes & Villains Fan Fest Nashville 2018 - May 12-13, 2018 in Nashville, TN, USA
Calgary Expo 2018 - April 26-29, 2018 in Calgary, ABCancelled Appearance- Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo 2018 - April 6-8, 2018 in Chicago, IL, USA
- HorrorHound Weekend - Cincinnati 2018 - March 23-25, 2018 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Walker Stalker Con Germany 2018 - March 17-18, 2018 in Mannheim, Germany
- Walker Stalker Con London 2018 - March 10-11, 2018 in London, UK
- Emerald City Comicon 2018 - March 1-4, 2018 in Seattle, WA, USA
- Planet Comicon Kansas City 2018 - February 16-18, 2018 in Kansas City, MO, USA
- Walker Stalker Con Melbourne 2018 - February 10-11, 2018 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Walker Stalker Con Sydney 2018 - February 3-4, 2018 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Walker Stalker Cruise 2018 - January 26-30, 2018 in Departing from New Orleans, LA, USA 2017
- Walker Stalker Con New Jersey 2017 - December 9-10, 2017 in Edison, NJ, USA
Rhode Island Comic Con 2017 - November 10-12, 2017 in Providence, RI, USACancelled Appearance- Walker Stalker Con Atlanta 2017 - October 27-29, 2017 in Atlanta, GA, USA
- Walker Stalker Con Philadelphia 2017 - September 30 - October 1, 2017 in Oaks, PA, USA
- FanExpo Canada 2017 - August 31 - September 3, 2017 in Toronto, ON
Comic Con Palm Springs 2017 - August 25-27, 2017 in Palm Springs, CA, USACancelled Appearance- Walker Stalker Con Boston 2017 - August 19-20, 2017 in Boston, MA, USA
- Walker Stalker Con Tulsa 2017 - August 5-6, 2017 in Tulsa, OK, USA
- Tampa Bay Comic Con 2017 - July 28-30, 2017 in Tampa, FL, USA
- Denver Comic Con 2017 - June 30 - July 2, 2017 in Denver, CO, USA
Walker Stalker / Heroes & Villains Fan Fest Portland 2017 - June 24-25, 2017 in Portland, OR, USACancelled Appearance- Awesome Con 2017 - June 16-18, 2017 in Washington, DC, USA
Walker Stalker Con Nashville 2017 - June 3-4, 2017 in Nashville, TN, USACancelled Appearance- BoroughCon 2017 - May 26-29, 2017 in Jamaica, NY, USA
- Motor City Comic Con 2017 - May 19-21, 2017 in Novi, MI, USA
Wizard World Comic Con Minneapolis 2017 - May 5-7, 2017 in Minneapolis, MN, USACancelled Appearance- Walker Stalker Con San Francisco 2017 - April 15-16, 2017 in San Francisco, CA, USA
- Indiana Comic Con 2017 - April 14-16, 2017 in Indianapolis, IN, USA
- Fan Expo Dallas 2017 - March 31 - April 2, 2017 in Dallas, TX, USA
- Walker Stalker / Heroes & Villains Fan Fest Chicago 2017 - March 25-26, 2017 in Rosemont, IL, USA
- Salt Lake Comic Con FanX 2017 - March 17-18, 2017 in Salt Lake City, UT, USA
- Walker Stalker Con London 2017 - March 4-5, 2017 in London, UK
- Terror Con 2017 - February 25-26, 2017 in Providence, RI, USA
- SacAnime 2017 - January 6-8, 2017 in Sacramento, CA, USA 2016
- Walker Stalker Con Charlotte 2016 - December 17-18, 2016 in Charlotte, NC, USA
- Steel City Con 2016 - December 9-11, 2016 in Monroeville, PA, USA
- Wintercon 2016 - December 3-4, 2016 in Jamaica, NY, USA
- MechaCon 2016 - July 29-31, 2016 in New Orleans, LA, USA
- CONvergence 2016 - June 30 - July 3, 2016 in Minneapolis, MN, USA 2014
- MechaCon 2014 - August 1-3, 2014 in New Orleans, LA, USA 2013
- Denver Comic Con 2013 - May 31 - June 2, 2013 in Denver, CO, USA
79 confirmed guest appearances