About Alexander Morton
Alexander Morton, best known to gamers for voicing Zoltan Chivay in The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings and its sequel The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, has died at age 81, CD Projekt Red has confirmed. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, on March 24, 1945, Morton trained at the Royal Central School for Speech and Drama from 1965 to 1968. He enjoyed a prolific career in theater, television, film, and eventually video games.
Career Highlights
Morton's most popular television role was as Golly Mackenzie in the series Monarch of the Glen. He appeared in other British series such as Taggart and Second Sight. His stage work includes performances with the Raindog Theater Company, which he founded alongside Scottish actor Robert Carlyle, featuring highlights like the Scots-language rendition of Shakespeare’s Macbeth.
In addition to his television and stage work, Morton ventured into genre fiction, playing the eponymous character in a BBC radio adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula and detective John Rebus in the BBC adaptation of the Rebus series of novels. Morton's voice acting career included roles in games like Heavenly Sword and Viking: Battle for Asgard.
Zoltan Chivay's Legacy
Morton's most prominent role in gaming came in 2012, when he voiced Zoltan Chivay in The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings. His character quickly became a beloved figure in CD Projekt Red’s adaptation of Sapkowski’s Slavic fantasy world, which gained even more popularity with the release of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Morton's portrayal of Zoltan infused the character with emotion, depth, and complexity, perfectly capturing his fiery temperament and caring nature.
Fans of The Witcher series hold Morton's Zoltan in high regard. The hope remains that if Zoltan Chivay appears in future installments, he will once again be voiced by Morton, who has secured his place as one of the best video game voices of all time.