Richard Dorton didn’t grow up thinking performance was where he’d land. He was a mixed Asian American kid in D.C., drawn to monsters, makeup, and movement. But something kept pulling him toward the industry and he kept finding ways in.
He managed a costume shop in D.C., studied stage makeup, and launched his own SFX company, Gore-tastic, so he could bring his love of horror to life.
Eventually, he stepped into the suit himself…and something clicked.
In this episode of The Actors Volume, Richard shares how that first mocap job opened a door he never expected.
Since then, he’s performed in hundreds of games and brought characters like Darth Vader, Kratos, and Wolverine to life.
We talk about the grind, the pivot points, and the moments that nearly broke him.
We also dive into what kept him going and why collaboration is still at the center of the work.
Please enjoy.
Now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.
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