Steven Ogg
Steven Ogg | |
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Ogg at the 2013 New York Comic-Con. | |
Born | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1999–present |
Children | 1 |
Website |
stevenogg |
Steven Ogg is a Canadian actor.[1] He is best known for his role as 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, The Walking Dead, and Person of Interest. He will have a recurring role in the upcoming Westworld series.
Early life and Career
Ogg was born in Calgary, Alberta.[3] and began his acting career in a film for the National Film Board of Canada, before working in various theater productions. He was focused on pursuing a career in sports, but an injury prevented him from doing so. After moving to New York City, he began acting 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 to 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] His character was critically acclaimed and he received numerous award nominations as a result.[5][6][7][8]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1999 | Giving it Up | Andre the Fashion Photographer | |
2002 | Thousand Dollar Shoes | Michel Gilligan | Short film |
2003 | Mail Order Bride | Pavel | |
2013 | Out There | Carl | Short film |
2013 | Disgrace | The Father / Jack | Short film |
2014 | Kingdom Come | James | Short film |
2014 | Chapter 7 | Dad | Short film |
2014 | The Sandman | Biff | Short film |
2015 | Moondog Airwaves | Jack | Short film |
2015 | Blackwell | Walton Briggs | Short film |
2015 | He Never Died | Alex | |
2015 | Solis | Troy Holloway | |
2015 | The Escort | Warren | |
2015 | The Book of Ned | Kenny | Short film |
2016 | Black Dog, Red Dog | Joe, Sr. | |
2016 | Rematar | Uley | Short film |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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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 | Better Call Saul | Sobchak | Episode: "Pimento" |
2016 | The Walking Dead | Savior | Season 6, episode 16 |
2016 | Westworld | Rebus | Season 1, episode 3 |
Video games
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2008 | Alone in the Dark | Vinnie | |
2009 | Cursed Mountain | Alex | |
2013 | Grand Theft Auto V | Trevor Philips | Voice and motion capture Nominated – VGX Award for Best Voice Actor Nominated – Code Central Award for Best Male Character Nominated – Telegraph Award for Best Performer Nominated – BTVA Video Game Voice Acting Award for Best Male Lead Vocal Performance in a Video Game Nominated – BAFTA Games Award for Best Performer |
References
- ↑ Vandergaag, Chris (October 11, 2013). "Steven Ogg, the man behind Trevor, the homicidal maniac in GTA V". Toronto Sun. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
- 1 2 Sources that refer to Ogg's role as Trevor Philips in Grand Theft Auto V include:
- Volmers, Eric (October 4, 2013). "Meet Steven Ogg, the Calgary-born actor who plays Grand Theft Auto's most violent character". Calgary Herald. Postmedia Network. Retrieved October 17, 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 October 28, 2013.
- Clouther, Andrew (September 18, 2013). "Steven Ogg basks in the glory of GTA 5 Trevor murals around New York". GameZone. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
- ↑ Molina, Brett. "Interview: Crime pays for 'Grand Theft Auto V' actors". USA Today. Retrieved October 28, 2013.
- ↑ Molina, Brett (October 9, 2013). "Interview: Crime pays for 'Grand Theft Auto V' actors". USA Today. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
- ↑ Edge Staff (September 16, 2013). "Grand Theft Auto V review". Edge. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
- ↑ Petit, Carolyn (September 16, 2013). "Grand Theft Auto V Review: City of Angels and Demons". GameSpot. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
- ↑ Miller, Greg (September 30, 2013). "New York Comic-Con 2013: Let's Hang Out". IGN. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
- ↑ "60 Seconds With Steven Ogg". IGN. October 11, 2013. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
External links
- Official website
- Steven Ogg at the Internet Movie Database
- Steven Ogg on Twitter
- Steven Ogg on Facebook