Originally moving to Los Angeles with aspirations of becoming a stuntman, Richard soon landed an audition that would change his life. He tried out for a video game called "Scooby Doo: Night of 100 Frights" and was eventually cast—not just as one character, but as many throughout the game. This opportunity placed him at the forefront of the early mocap industry. He saw it as the perfect chance to merge his background in theater, dance, and stunts into a unique skill set that quickly made him indispensable. At the time, mocap technology could only capture one actor at a time, so once Richard proved his range, he was repeatedly called back to portray a variety of characters across dozens of games. This was something he felt was special about this industry, because as a Vietnamese-American he was getting cast solely on his skills instead of his look which to him "Is the greatest feeling ever." As the industry evolved, so did Richard’s passion for it. He made a deliberate effort to learn the technical side of mocap, which allowed him to adapt his performances to better support post-production teams. This knowledge also opened doors to new roles, such as producing, giving him a deeper understanding of how different facets of the industry are interconnected. Over time, the wealth of experience Richard accumulated positioned him perfectly to teach others. He later became an instructor for The Mocap Vaults, where he developed a curriculum for aspiring mocap actors that equipped them with the skills and knowledge needed to master the craft, while also creating opportunities for them to establish themselves in the industry and jumpstarting their careers.

Today, you can still find Richard in the suit from time to time, but he’s happy to embrace more complementary roles such as casting, directing, and stunt coordinating. Looking back on his incredible journey, Richard has had the privilege of playing iconic characters such as Darth Vader, Wolverine, Kratos, Master Chief, and more. He feels he has made his dreams come true and his focus is now to make the dreams of other aspiring actors come true. Recently, he has taken up the mantle of managing the global operations of The Mocap Vaults. As he has done with Mocap Vaults LA, he will continue to pursue his goal of making the next generation of mocap actors even better than he was and to ensure that the industry remains a place where, regardless of race, creed, or color, anyone with the skill can play any role.