Steven Ogg
| Steven Ogg | |
|---|---|
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| Born | Calgary, Alberta, Canada[1] |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Height | 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) |
| Children | 1 |
| Website | |
| www.stevenogg.com | |
Steven Ogg is a Canadian actor,[2] best known for his role as voice actor and motion capture artist of Trevor Philips in the 2013 video game Grand Theft Auto V.[3] Ogg has also portrayed characters in various television series, such as Law & Order and Person of Interest.
Career
Early work
Ogg began his acting career in an advertisement for the National Film Board of Canada, before working in various theater productions. Following this, he became more focused on a career in sports, before an injury prevented him from pursuing such a career. After moving to New York, Ogg began acting professionally, appearing in television shows such as Law & Order and Third Watch, in addition to some theater work and Voice Acting.
After taking a break from Acting so that he could build a house,[4] Ogg was hired by Rockstar Games as the voice actor and Motion Capture artist for Trevor Philips in their video game Grand Theft Auto V.[3] Following the release of the game, Ogg's character was critically acclaimed,[5][6] and he later had various public appearances, due to his portrayal.[7][8]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Giving it Up | Andre |
| 2002 | Thousand Dollar Shoes | Michel Gilligan |
| 2003 | Mail Order Bride | Pavel |
| 2013 | Out Here | Carl |
| Disgrace | The Father | |
| Black Dog, Red Dog | Joe Sr. | |
| Kingdom Coming | James | |
| He Never Died | Alex | |
| Moondog Airwaves | Jack The Stranger | |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Law & Order | Mark Vee[1] | Season 10, Episode 20 |
| 2001 | Third Watch | Shooter | Season 2, Episode 11 |
| 2013 | Unforgettable | Larry Yablonski | Season 2, Episode 3 |
| Person of Interest | Chuck | Season 3, Episode 1 | |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Alone in the Dark | Vinnie[9] | |
| 2009 | Cursed Mountain | Unknown | |
| 2013 | Grand Theft Auto V | Trevor Philips | NOMINATED - Best Voice Actor in VGX 2013 NOMINATED - Best Male Character by Code Central NOMINATED - Best Performer by Telegraph |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Molina, Brett. "Interview: Crime pays for 'Grand Theft Auto V' actors". USA Today. Retrieved 28 October 2013.
- ↑ Vandergaag, Chris (11 October 2013). "Steven Ogg, the man behind Trevor, the homicidal maniac in GTA V". Toronto Sun. Retrieved 2 November 2013.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Sources that refer to Ogg's role as Trevor Philips in Grand Theft Auto V include:
- Volmers, Eric (4 October 2013). "Meet Steven Ogg, the Calgary-born actor who plays Grand Theft Auto's most violent character". Calgary Herald. Postmedia Network. Retrieved 17 October 2013.
- "Steven Ogg - Filmography by type".
- Rigney, Todd. "‘Grand Theft Auto 5′ Star Steven Ogg Grants Fan Request, Tells Him To ‘F*** Off’ [Video]". The Inquisitr. Retrieved 28 October 2013.
- Clouther, Andrew (18 September 2013). "Steven Ogg basks in the glory of GTA 5 Trevor murals around New York". Gamezone. Retrieved 2 November 2013.
- ↑ Molina, Brett (9 October 2013). "Interview: Crime pays for 'Grand Theft Auto V' actors". USA Today. Retrieved 2 November 2013.
- ↑ Edge Staff (16 September 2013). "Grand Theft Auto V review". Edge. Retrieved 16 September 2013.
- ↑ Petit, Carolyn (16 September 2013). "Grand Theft Auto V Review: City of Angels and Demons". GameSpot. Retrieved 16 September 2013.
- ↑ Miller, Greg (30 September 2013). "New York Comic-Con 2013: Let's Hang Out". IGN. Retrieved 2 November 2013.
- ↑ "60 Seconds With Steven Ogg". IGN. 11 October 2013. Retrieved 2 November 2013.
- ↑ Homeyard, Chris (19 September 2013). "GTA V's voice actors and a bit about them". TNT Gamer. Retrieved 28 October 2013.
External links
- Official website
- Steven Ogg at the Internet Movie Database
- Steven Ogg on Twitter
- Steven Ogg on Facebook