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brian tochi

  • Brian Tochi is best known as the voice of Leonardo in all three original 1990s live-action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesfilms. He also starred in two of the most iconic comedy franchises of all time, appearing as Nogata in Police Academy and Takashi in Revenge of the Nerds.

    A series regular across six on-camera television shows, Brian has built an extensive career in voice acting as well, with notable roles including Shiv in Static Shock, Master Hama in Johnny Bravo, and Liu Kang in the animated Mortal Kombat series. His voice can also be heard in Avatar: The Last Airbender, Family Guy, Scooby-Doo, Batman Beyond, and numerous top video games.

    Brian is one of only two living actors to have appeared in an original Star Trek episode and later returned in a spin-off, Star Trek: The Next Generation.

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robbie rist

  • Robbie Rist is a beloved actor and voice talent best known to fans as the voice of Michelangelo in all three original 1990s live-action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles films. He first rose to fame as the unforgettable “Cousin Oliver” on The Brady Bunch, becoming a pop culture staple at a young age.

    Rist has built an impressive career across film, television, and voice acting, including voicing Chōji Akimichi in Naruto, Mondo Gecko in the 2012 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated series, and roles in projects like Angry Video Game Nerd: The Movie.

    He’s also well known to modern audiences for his appearances in the wildly popular Sharknado franchise, where he played Robbie, a bus driver who quickly became a fan-favorite recurring character across multiple installments. He also co-wrote and produced songs for the film.

    From classic TV to cult film hits and iconic voice roles, Robbie Rist’s career spans generations of fandom—making him a must-meet guest for Turtle fans and beyond.

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Kenn Scott

  • Kenn Scott is most well-known for his portrayal of ‘Raphael’ in the original 1990s live-action films Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze, as an action performer and animatronic suit performer. In the first TMNT movie, Kenn also plays the “Fellow ‘Chucker” foot soldier that battles with Michelangelo. Kenn starred in the worldwide martial arts cult hit SHOWDOWN, kicked his way through martial arts thrillers Sworn to Justice and Shootfighter, and appeared in Disney’s Newsies. Kenn wrote all about his turtle adventures in the Amazon best selling book, Teenage Ninja to Mutant Turtle: Becoming the Reel Raphael.

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ernie reyes jr

  • Ernie Reyes Jr. is an American actor and martial artist, known for his acting work in films such as The Last Dragon, Red Sonja (1985), as Donatello's stuntman in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (1991), Surf Ninjas (1993) and The Rundown (2003). He has also done stunt work in films such as Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, as well as motion capture stunts in films such as Avatar and Alice in Wonderland. 

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judith hoag

  • Judith Hoag is beloved for her iconic role as April O'Neil in the 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film and as Gwen Piper in Disney's Halloweentown series. With a career spanning decades, she has held notable television roles in Nashville (Tandy Hampton), Big Love (Cindy Price), and The Magicians (Stephanie Quinn).

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francois chau

  • Born in Phnom Penh, Francois Chau is a Cambodian-American actor who has worked extensively in theater, film, and television. Although he started his career as a professional actor in theater, he is currently best known as “Dr. Pierre Chang” in ABC’s groundbreaking television series, LOST. His other television credits include Chuck, The Chicago Code, Grey’s Anatomy, Medium, 24, Numbers, Jag, Gary Unmarried, Alias, Wild Palms, Stargate SG-1, MacGyver, China Beach and Hill Street Blues. His numerous film credits include Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II, The Iron Triangle, Rapid Fire, City of Industry, Point of No Return, The Lodger, Lethal Weapon 4, What’s Cooking directed by Gurinder Chadha and Rescue Dawn directed by Werner Herzog. He has also continued to work in theater and his credits include In Perpetuity Throughout The Universe (Berkeley Rep), The Caretaker (San Jose Rep), The Survivor: A Cambodian Odyssey (Merrimack Rep), The Woman Warrior (Ahmanson/Doolittle), The Ballad of Yachiyo (The Public Theatre/NYC), The L.A. Plays (The Almeida Theatre/London) and Art (East-West Players).

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Chandler riggs

  • Chandler rose to prominence for his iconic role as Carl Grimes on the AMC horror-drama television series The Walking Dead (based on the comic book series of the same name) from 2010 to 2018. For his work on the series, Riggs won three Saturn Awards from five nominations and a Young Artist Award from three nominations.

    Riggs has appeared in the films Get Low (2009), Mercy (2014), Keep Watching (2017), Only (2019), and Inherit the Viper (2019). In late 2017, Riggs started releasing electronic music under his stage name, Eclipse. In early 2019, he began recurring on the ABC drama series A Million Little Things. In 2023 he voiced Superman/Kal El/Clark Kent in Justice League x RWBY: Super Heroes & Huntsmen, Part One.

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michael cudlitz

  • Before he redefined himself as a gritty man of action in HBO's critically acclaimed "Band of Brothers" (2001) and on the fan favorite "Southland" (NBC/TNT, 2009-2013), Cudlitz climbed the industry ladder from behind-the-scene work as a carpenter and construction coordinator to a run of high-profile guest roles on such popular TV series as "Beverly Hills 90210" (Fox, 1990-2000) and "NYPD Blue" (NBC, 1993-2005), as well as in such feature films as "A River Runs Through It" (1992), "D3: The Mighty Ducks" (1996) and "Grosse Pointe Blank" (1997). Playing teenagers well into his thirties, Cudlitz received a major career boost with his casting as Sgt. "Bull" Randleman in "Band of Brothers," a miniseries following the 101st Airborne Division's Easy Company through the European Theater during World War II. A host of man-in-uniform roles followed, including series regular status as the pragmatic SWAT team leader Frank Rogers on the short-lived "Standoff" (Fox, 2006-07), and memorable guest roles on the long-running "Lost" (ABC, 2004-2010) and "24" (Fox, 2001-2010). Cudlitz scored immediately with critics and viewers as troubled LAPD training officer John Cooper on NBC's "Southland" in 2009 of which he won the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2013, then built on that success by joining the critically-acclaimed drama "The Walking Dead" (AMC 2010- ) in 2014 portraying fan-favorite, Abraham.

    Cudlitz also boasts an amazing voice work resume as he’s portrayed Sgt. Glenn "Hawk" Hawkins in the video game Call of Duty 2: Big Red One. He provided additional voice work for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare He also portrays Josef / Red Rush in the hit animated series Invincible.

    Recently, he’s portrayed a character defining take on Lex Luthor in the CW superhero drama series, Superman & Lois, receiving massively positive reviews from critics and fans.

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khary payton

  • Khary Payton is an American actor and prolific voice actor whose work spans animation, video games, and live-action television and film. Born in Augusta, Georgia, Payton began his performing career early, winning Showtime’s Kid Talent Quest as a teenager, and went on to study acting and directing before breaking into Hollywood.

    Payton is widely celebrated in the voice acting world for bringing to life some of the most iconic characters in animation and gaming. He is perhaps best known for voicing Cyborg (Victor Stone) — a role he has inhabited across multiple Teen Titans series, Teen Titans Go!, DC Super Hero Girls, numerous DC animated features, and several video games including Injustice: Gods Among Us and Injustice 2. He also voices Aqualad / Kaldur’ahm in Young Justice and its continuations, showcasing his range in superhero animation.

    Across gaming, Payton’s credits are extensive, featuring performances as Drebin 893 in Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Blade in Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, Azrael and Killer Croc in the Batman: Arkham franchise, and Wasabi in Big Hero 6: The Series and Kingdom Hearts III. Most recently, he was cast as Azzuri / Black Panther in the upcoming Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra video game — a World War II-era action-adventure featuring Captain America and the Black Panther of the 1940s — marking a notable addition to his voice work in major video game franchises.

    In live action, Payton is known for his dynamic performances as King Ezekiel on AMC’s The Walking Dead, a charismatic and inspiring community leader, and as Dr. Terrell Jackson on General Hospital. His on-screen versatility, combined with his signature deep, resonant voice, has made him a beloved presence in both genre television and popular animated universes.

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comic creators

brett breeding

  • Brett Breeding is a legendary comic book artist whose influential career spans Marvel Comics, DC Comics, and beyond, leaving an indelible mark on some of the most iconic stories in the medium’s history. His celebrated work includes contributions to landmark titles such as The Death of Superman, Amazing Spider-Man, Batman, Fantastic Four, and many more.

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scott hampton

  • A freelance comic book artist known for his diversity, Hampton has illustrated such iconic properties as Batman, Sandman, Black Widow, Hellraiser, and Star Trek in addition to work on his creator-owned projects such as The Upturned Stone.

    He began his career following in the footsteps of brother and fellow comic book creator Bo Hampton. Both Scott and Bo studied under Will Eisner in 1976. Scott's first professional comics work was the three-page story "Victims" published in Warren Publishing's Vampirella #101 in 1981. Scott's work on Silverheels from Pacific Comics in 1983 is regarded as the first continuing painted comic. His latest works include Spookhouse, released in 2004 by IDW Publishing, in which he adapted his favorite ghost stories into sequential form, and Batman: Gotham County Line from DC comics in 2005. Scott is co-creator on Simon Dark with writer Steve Niles for DC Comics.

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josh blaylock

  • Founder of the legacy indy comic book publisher and studio Devil’s Due, Josh Blaylock is not only a prolific comic book writer and artist, but an expert in licensing and pop culture trends. He began publishing comics while still a teenager, rising to fame six years later with the license acquisition and resurrection of G.I. Joe, Voltron, and other classic properties in the comic space, to huge success. The first of their kind, his comics launched a nostalgia wave that is still felt to this day, and pioneered a trend of independent publishers seizing the spotlight by revitalizing major licensed brands.

    Currently he is most known for his supernatural action comic Mercy Sparx, and the world of characters surrounding it (currently in development as a major motion picture), with several other creations translated into toys, film, and television.

    Having published and written over 1000 comic books with over $70 Million in sales, Josh also regularly collaborates on projects in entertainment, fashion and tech, including for North Coast Music Fest, Adidas, Pixel Vault, Hannibal Buress, Diplo, 0n1 Force, A System of a Down, Louis the Child, and more. His non-fiction book, How to Self-Publish Comics: Not Just Create Them, was made required reading at Savannah College of Art & Design.He began his career following in the footsteps of brother and fellow comic book creator Bo Hampton. Both Scott and Bo studied under Will Eisner in 1976. Scott's first professional comics work was the three-page story "Victims" published in Warren Publishing's Vampirella #101 in 1981. Scott's work on Silverheels from Pacific Comics in 1983 is regarded as the first continuing painted comic. His latest works include Spookhouse, released in 2004 by IDW Publishing, in which he adapted his favorite ghost stories into sequential form, and Batman: Gotham County Line from DC comics in 2005. Scott is co-creator on Simon Dark with writer Steve Niles for DC Comics.

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