Joey Richter

Joseph Michael "Joey" Richter (born July 31, 1989) is an American actor, singer, and internet personality. Richter co-starred as Ron Weasley in the fan-parody musicals, A Very Potter Musical (2009), A Very Potter Sequel (2010) and A Very Potter Senior Year (2012) with Bonnie Gruesen and Glee star Darren Criss, created by University of Michigan theatre group, StarKid Productions. He starred in leading roles in two other StarKid productions: as a fictionalized version of himself in the musical Me and My Dick (2009) and as Bug in Starship (2011). Richter graduated from the University of Michigan in 2011. Richter also performed on The SPACE Tour along with several fellow Starkids. In 2012, Richter performed in Starkid's Apocalyptour.
In addition to StarKid projects, Richter starred in a YouTube web series, alongside fellow StarKid Joe Walker, called Tasty Tests promoting Red Vines, as well as starring in an independent film titled Camp Chapel. Richter appeared in the animated film Khumba and had a recurring role on the Disney Channel show Jessie, beginning in the episode titled "Badfellas," premiered April 27, 2012. Richter had originally auditioned for a main role, the bellhop and doorman Tony, but wasn't cast. The director's daughter was a fan of StarKid, and he ended up landing the role of Officer Petey.

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