Richard Horvitz

by: Nartana Nólë

on July 3, 2025 in Voice Over Industry

Who Is Richard Horvitz?

Born July 29, 1966 in Los Angeles, Richard Steven Horvitz is a razor‑sharp comedic actor and voice‑over powerhouse. Known for his unmistakable manic energy, he’s been a staple of animation, video games, web series, and live shows since age 10—fun fact: he cut his teeth in an off‑Broadway production of Oliver! and appeared on TV shows like Kids Incorporated and Safe at Home before diving headfirst into voice work.

The Live‑Action Guy Doing the Annoying Robot Stuff

You recognize that “Ay yi yi!”? That’s Richard as Alpha 5 in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (1993–99), plus its spin‑offs Zeo and Turbo, and cameos in the ’95 movie and 2023 Netflix reunion Once & Always (where he voiced Alpha 8 and Alpha 9). That squeaky, adorable inventor‑assistant robot voice is entirely his creation. He also did monster voices in later Power Rangers seasons—complete immersion in that world.

Animation Icons & Cult Classics

Post‑Power Rangers, Richard pivoted fully into voice‑over greatness:

The Angry Beavers (1997–2001) – as the hyperactive Daggett Beaver.
The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy (2001–07) – two characters, Billy and his dad Harold. He even co‑wrote the episode “Keeper of the Reaper” with wife Kristen Lazarian.
Invader Zim (2001–02 + comics + Enter the Florpus 2019) – voicing the world‑domineering alien Zim with manic gusto. He earned an Annie nomination for voicing Zim in the revival movie.
Ben 10 (2006–08) – the brainy Grey Matter.
Squirrel Boy (2006–08) – Rodney the squirrel buddy.
Plus dozens of other shows: Kim Possible, Dave the Barbarian, Zatch Bell!, El Tigre, Shorty McShorts’ Shorts, The Loud House and more—each role stamped with that signature manic punch.

Game On: Raz, Kaos, Orthopox & More

Richard took his style into video games too:

Razputin “Raz” Aquato, the psychic acrobat in Psychonauts (2005) and sequels (Rhombus of Ruin, Psychonauts 2).
Orthopox (“Pox”) in Destroy All Humans! (2005–present).
Kaos in the entire Skylanders franchise.
Zoni (and others) in multiple Ratchet & Clank games.
Space Weaver in the critically‑acclaimed indie game Broken Age.
Various voices in EverQuest II, The Darkness, Kinectimals, Metal Gear Solid 4, Brütal Legend, Crash Bandicoot 4, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and more.

Web Stars & Adult Animation

These days Richard’s schedule is in overdrive. He voices and voice‑directs Moxxie (and his father Crimson) in Helluva Boss, a wildly successful adult‑animated web series since 2020 that’s heading to Prime Video. He’s also done crew voices and voice‑directing on its sister series Hazbin Hotel.

Early Career & Comedy Chops

Beyond voice gigs, Richard has done live appearances—sketch comedy with Fred Willard in “The MoHos,” stand‑ups on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, a blink‑and‑you’ll‑miss‑it cameo on Saturday Night Live, and lots more.

Personal Life & Background

Born into an L.A. engineering family (dad worked at Rocketdyne; brother Louis J. Horvitz is a TV director), he has Cuban‑Mexican heritage and speaks Spanish fluently. He’s been married to Kristen Lazarian since 1996 and they have three sons. Their partnership also extends creatively—they co‑wrote a Billy & Mandy episode together.

Awards, Nominations & Recognition

Richard’s no stranger to awards buzz:

Annie nod (2001) for voice acting in Invader Zim.
Annie nomination (2020) for Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus.
His body of work is reference‑worthy enough to land him in docs like I Know That Voice (2013).

Why His Career Matters

What sets Richard apart isn’t just volume (220+ voice roles)—it’s the flair he injects into every character. He’s the reason Daggett felt like your hyper cousin, why Zim’s deranged plot‑twists hit harder, and why Raz’s nervous charm made you care about psychic contortionism. He’s turned manic, high‑octane energy into an art form across animation, games, and internet‑born series.

Current & Upcoming

In 2025, he’s still voicing Moxxie (and Crimson) on Helluva Boss (its third season is in production for Prime). He also reprises Alpha units in Power Rangers specials, continues his video‑game pipeline, and remains a fixture in animation conventions worldwide.

A Final Word

Richard Horvitz isn’t a background voice—you notice him. He’s the guy who makes weird lovable, chaotic lovable. From teenage actor, to robot sidekick, to alien conqueror, to demon therapist, his range might seem unhinged—but that’s the point. He’s a controlled chaos maestro, turning off‑the‑rails characters into icons. At nearly 60, he’s only accelerating—long may he squeak, shout, laugh, and weird us out with his singular voice.