Biography

Ricky Bartlett is an American actor and voice artist with a disability (double-leg amputee) whose work spans film, television, and voiceover performance. He is known for appearances in Hulu’s Murdaugh: Death in the Family and projects associated with NBCUniversal and Wolf Entertainment.

Bartlett began his career in broadcasting, working in technical roles at local television stations and as on-air talent at WKCN 99.3 FM as a late-night host. Before transitioning into acting, his radio career landed him the role of Morning Host at KMRY 93.1 FM. His background behind the camera informs a performance style grounded in structure, pacing, and narrative awareness.

In addition to his on-screen work, Bartlett is an active voice performer and serves as Head of Creative Development at Studio b.Vox, where he develops performance-driven content across emerging media, including interactive and digital storytelling.

In 2026, he was nominated for a Voice Arts Award by the Society of Voice Arts and Sciences in recognition of his work in voice performance.

Bartlett continues to work across film, television, broadcasting, and voiceover, building a career at the intersection of traditional and evolving entertainment platforms.
- IMDb mini biography by: Representative

Ricky started acting on stage as a child at 'The Springer Opera House'. One memorable role he is proud of is that of the Emperor in 'The Emperor's New Clothes'.

Ricky began his broadcasting career working behind-the-scenes at local television stations: WLTZ-TV38(NBC), WRBL-TV3(CBS), & WTVM-TV9(ABC). He began in radio at WKCN Kissin'99.3 (McClure Broadcasting) as the Late Night Show Host from Midnight 'til 6am.

Ricky is a double-leg amputee, having lost his left-leg in an emergency amputation on December 6, 2014, due to Necrotizing Fasciitis (fleshing-eating disease) from a hiking trip in Wyoming & North Dakota. He lost his right-leg on May, Friday the 13th, 2022 due to bone disease that was associated with the flesh-eating disease.

Ricky performed LIVE on Broadway in 2023 and won a 'Danny Award' via the Daniel's Music Foundation in association with the Grammys and Sony Music/ The Orchard.

Ricky is an award-winning voice over actor. He has lent his voice to video-game, animation, audio-books, film & television projects, as well as broadcasting commercials. Ricky created 'Studio b.Vox' to partner with clients to voice their VO project needs.