The actor who portrayed Zoltan Chivay in The Witcher series of games has died
Alexander Morton, the Scottish actor whose distinctive voice brought the beloved dwarf Zoltan Chivay to life in The Witcher video game series, has died at age 81. His passing was announced by CD Projekt Red, the developer behind The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, where Morton provided voice acting for the character across both titles.
CD Projekt Red shared a tribute on social media expressing their sadness: “We’re deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Alexander Morton, the voice of beloved Zoltan Chivay in The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. Thank you for bringing Zoltan to life. The Continent is already missing you.”
While Morton was a celebrated television actor in the United Kingdom, most notably known for his role in the British comedy drama Monarch of the Glen, he left a lasting impression on gaming audiences through his portrayal of Geralt’s stout dwarven companion. Zoltan became a fan-favorite character, memorable for his irreverent humor and colorful personality throughout the games.
Beyond his work on The Witcher franchise, Morton had an extensive voice acting career in gaming, lending his talents to titles including Heavenly Sword, Viking: Battle for Asgard, Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures, Fable 2, and Killzone 2. The cause of his death was not disclosed.