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Lucky Yates Biography

Birth Name:Lucky Yates

Birth Place:Detroit, Michigan, United States

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • Graduated from Wayne State University with a degree in Theatre
  • Started out as a Muppet performer and voice actor in "The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland" in 1999
  • Quote: "(On being an actor): "I've never really wanted to do anything else and don't really know that I have any other marketable skills․ It's kind of the only thing I'm suited for․""
  • Best known as a voice actor who plays Doctor Krieger in "Archer" and Xtacle in "Frisky Dingo․"
  • Is an improv performer at Dad's Garage Theatre, where he works with fellow "Archer" voice actor Amber Nash
  • Wrote and played the role of MaGillacuti in "The American Shame" in 2001
  • Has played several roles on the Food Network series "Good Eats" in 2008

Awards

  • 2013BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Comedy/Musical: nominated
  • 2014BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Comedy/Musical: nominated