10 Black Voice Actors You Didn’t Know Were Behind Some of TV’s Most Popular Animated Characters

Regina King

King has had many iconic acting roles in shows like Southland (2009-13) and 227 (1985-90) and in 1990s films like Poetic Justice, Boyz n the Hood, Friday and Jerry Maguire. However, she has also voiced the iconic Huey and Riley Freeman from The Boondocks (2005-14).

Earle Hyman

Hyman is best known for playing Bill Cosby’s father on The Cosby Show  (1984-1992). However, during the 1980s he was the voice of Panthro on the hit animated series Thundercats.