Richard Goodall (Born 1968) is a 55-year-old contestant on the 19th season of America’s Got Talent (AGT) in 2024. He hails from Terra Haute, Indiana. He is West Vigo Middle School custodian, a.k.a. the singing janitor. He looks after the custodial needs of the school.
Richard Goodall is American. His ethnicity is white, having roots in Indiana. Goodall has had a passion and love for music his entire life. His TikTok video, a version of ‘Don’t Stop Believin’, earned him an audition for AGT in Los Angeles. Mariah Denehie, a teacher at Davis Park, uploaded his video on TikTok. This video earned Richard an audition call from AGT. He also tried out for AGT in 2009 but failed to cross the first round in Chicago.
Richard Goodall biography
| Born name | Richard Goodall |
| Nickname | Richard |
| Gender | Male |
| Birth date | 1968 |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Residence | Terra Haute |
| Profession | Janitor |
| Nationality | American |
Richard Goodall age
AGT contestant Richard Goodall is 55 years old (as of today, May 29, 2024). Born in Indiana in 1968, Richard’s age was 41 when he gave his first AGT audition in Chicago. He impressed all AGT judges on his 2024 audition. He also gave an audition for ‘The Voice’ but got rejected.
| Age in 2024 | 55 years |
| Birth date | 1968 |
| Parents | An American couple |
| Birth year | 1968 |
| Hometown | Terra Haute |
| Occupation | Janitor |
Richard Goodall’s parents and family
Richard Goodall was born to American parents. Much information about his biological father and mother, along with his family and wife, is not available publicly.
| Father | American citizen |
| Mother | American citizen |
| Siblings | N/A |
| Native | Terra Haute |
| Citizenship | America |
Goodall on America’s Got Talent Season 19
Goodall auditioned in Los Angeles and captivated judges on the premiere of AGT’s 19th season. Richard performed “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey.
AGT judge Heidi Klum awarded him a Golden Buzzer. On winning the buzzer, Goodall says, “I know how lucky I am. And I’m not taking any of this for granted.”
His performance received a standing ovation. Judge Simon Cowell, said, “I think America is going to love you.”