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Actor Alexander Morton Dies at 81

Entertainment4/17/2026
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Alexander Morton, a Scottish actor known for his role in 'Monarch of the Glen' and as the voice of Zoltan Chivay in 'The Witcher' games, has died at the age of 81. The developer of the games, CD Projekt Red, posted a condolence message thanking him for his work.

Facts First

  • Alexander Morton died at the age of 81
  • He voiced the character Zoltan Chivay in The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
  • He starred as Golly Mackenzie in all 64 episodes of the British comedy drama Monarch of the Glen
  • He performed voice work for several other video games, including LittleBigPlanet Vita and Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch
  • CD Projekt Red posted a condolence message on Instagram, thanking Morton for bringing Zoltan to life

What Happened

Alexander Morton, a Scottish actor, has died at the age of 81. He provided the voice for the character Zoltan Chivay in the video games The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. He also starred as Golly Mackenzie in the British comedy drama Monarch of the Glen, appearing in all 64 episodes of the show. Morton's career included roles in television shows like Take the High Road, Taggart, Luther, and Shetland, and extensive voice work in video games.

Why this Matters to You

If you enjoyed the 'Monarch of the Glen' series or played 'The Witcher' games, you may have been touched by Morton's performances. His passing marks the loss of a distinctive voice and presence from those projects.

What's Next

The developer of The Witcher games, CD Projekt Red, has already acknowledged his contribution, posting a condolence message on Instagram stating, 'We're deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Alexander Morton... Thank you for bringing Zoltan to life.' His extensive body of work will likely continue to be appreciated by audiences.

Perspectives

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Character Analysts observe that Zoltan Chivay is "one of lead character Geralt's most trusted friends and allies" and serves as "a source of unflinching, unbuttered, and sometimes unwanted advice".
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Game Developers at CD Projekt Red refer to the character Zoltan Chivay as "beloved".
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Biographers note that Alexander Morton is "probably best known" for his role in Monarch of the Glen and is "hilariously foul-mouthed" in his portrayal of Zoltan Chivay.