Richard Ian Cox Biography

Fast Facts

• During his time as Alec Ramsay on the short-lived "The New Adventures of the Black Stallion," he was nominated for two Young Artist Awards for Best Young Actor Starring in a Cable Series in 1991 and 1993, with a win in 1992
• Born in St․ Asaph, Wales, began acting at the age of 9 and, after moving to Vancouver and graduating from the city's Richmond Secondary School, became a professional actor at 14 and started pursuing a career in voice acting
• Quote: "By 16 I landed a dream job and began filming the television series 'The Adventures of the Black Stallion' as Alec Ramsay․ I was fortunate enough to work with Mickey Rooney and film around the world for three fabulous years․"
• Best known for his voice acting roles in English dub versions of anime series
• As a nod to his Welsh birthplace, has a tattoo of a Welsh dragon holding a British flag
• Hosts an internet radio show and podcast called "The Show․"
• Considers his biggest acting mentor to be actor and comedian Mickey Rooney, who he worked with for over three years on the TV series "The New Adventures of the Black Stallion․"
• Serves an acting instructor at Tarlington Training in Vancouver and the South Delta Secondary School in Tsawwassen, and also practices judo, cycling, skating, horseback riding and speaks fluent French