Steven Ogg
| Steven Ogg | |
|---|---|
| Born | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Children | 1 |
| Website | |
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Steven Ogg is a Canadian actor.[1] He is best known for being the voice actor and motion capture artist for Trevor Philips in the 2013 video game Grand Theft Auto V.[2] He has also appeared in television series such as Better Call Saul, Law & Order, and Person of Interest.
Early life
Ogg was born in Calgary, Alberta.[3]
Career
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 pursuing a career in sports, but an injury prevented him from doing so. After moving to New York, he began acting in television shows such as Law & Order and Third Watch, in addition to some theater work and voice acting.
After Ogg took a break from acting so that he could build a house,[4] he was hired by Rockstar Games as the voice actor and motion capture artist for Trevor Philips in their 2013 video game Grand Theft Auto V.[2] Following the release of the game, Ogg's character was critically acclaimed.[5][6][7][8]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Giving it Up | Andre | |
| 2002 | Thousand Dollar Shoes | Michel Gilligan | |
| 2003 | Mail Order Bride | Pavel | |
| 2013 | Out Here | Carl | |
| 2013 | Disgrace | The Father / Jack | |
| 2013 | Black Dog, Red Dog | Joe, Sr. | |
| 2013 | Kingdom Come | James | |
| 2014 | Blackwell | ||
| 2014 | The Sandman | Biff | Short film |
| 2014 | Moondog Airwaves | Jack | |
| 2015 | He Never Died | Alex |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Law & Order | Mark Vee | Season 10, Episode 20 |
| 2001 | Third Watch | Shooter | Season 2, Episode 11 |
| 2013 | Unforgettable | Larry Yablonski | Season 2, Episode 3 |
| 2013 | Person of Interest | Chuck | Season 3, Episode 1 |
| 2014 | Broad City | Creepy Locksmith | Season 1, Episode 4 |
| 2014 | Murdoch Mysteries | Bat Masterson | Season 8, Episode 3 |
| 2015 | Westworld | ||
| 2015 | Better Call Saul | Sobchak | Episode: "Pimento" |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Alone in the Dark | Vinnie | |
| 2009 | Cursed Mountain | Alex | |
| 2013 | Grand Theft Auto V | Trevor Philips | Nominated – VGX Award for Best Voice Actor Nominated – Code Central Award for Best Male Character Nominated – Telegraph Award for Best Performer |
References
- ↑ Vandergaag, Chris (11 October 2013). "Steven Ogg, the man behind Trevor, the homicidal maniac in GTA V". Toronto Sun. Retrieved 2 November 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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. "Interview: Crime pays for 'Grand Theft Auto V' actors". USA Today. Retrieved 28 October 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.
External links
- Official website
- Steven Ogg at the Internet Movie Database
- Steven Ogg on Twitter
- Steven Ogg on Facebook