Richard Dumont

Richard M. Dumont, a talented Canadian voice actor, writer, and director, was born in Toronto, Ontario. His extensive career spans both Canada and the United States, showcasing his versatility across various animated productions. Dumont is particularly recognized for his memorable voice roles, including Menator, the wise leader of the Olmecs in *The Mysterious Cities of Gold*, and Grognard in *Night Hood*. He lent his voice to a range of characters such as Iron Nose in *Iron Nose: The Mysterious Knight*, and King in *The World of David the Gnome*. His work also includes Petronella's beleaguered husband A.D. in *Bobobobs*, and the easygoing musician in *The Smoggies*. Additionally, he played significant roles in series like *Arthur*, *David Copperfield*, and *Maya the Bee*.

Dumont is perhaps best known for portraying Sardo, the enigmatic magic shop owner in numerous episodes of the Nickelodeon horror-fantasy anthology *Are You Afraid of the Dark?*. His expertise extends beyond acting; he has served as a voice director for a variety of films, TV shows, and video games, including *Avatar: The Game* and *Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell*. Richard honed his craft at the University of California, Los Angeles, and furthered his theater studies at Ryerson University from 1977 to 1979 before joining The Second City, where he developed his unique comedic style. His contributions to the industry have left a lasting impact on both audiences and fellow creatives.