Steven Ogg
Steven Ogg | |
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Ogg in 2018 | |
Born | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
Nationality | Canadian |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1999–present |
Known for |
Grand Theft Auto V as Trevor Philips The Walking Dead as Simon |
Children | 1 |
Awards | New York Videogame Critics Circle Award |
Website |
stevenogg |
Steven Ogg is a Canadian actor.[1] He is best known for his roles as Trevor Philips in the 2013 video game Grand Theft Auto V and Simon on The Walking Dead.[2] He has also appeared in Better Call Saul, Law & Order, Person of Interest, Broad City and Westworld.
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 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] On February 2014, he received an award on the 3rd Annual New York Videogame Critics Circle Awards for Best Overall Acting in a Game.[9] Ogg later reprised his role in the 2016 YouTube short film GTA VR.[10][11] In The Walking Dead season 6 finale, he made his debut as Simon, who is a member of the Saviors, the main antagonists in season 7, in which he became a recurring character.[12] Ogg also had a role in the HBO series Westworld as Rebus.
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 |
Omakase | Straham (voice) | ||
2003 | Mail Order Bride | Pavel | |
2013 | Arrow | Bodyguard | |
Disgrace | The Father / Jack | Short film | |
2014 | Kingdom Come | James | |
Chapter 7 | Dad | Short film | |
The Sandman | Biff | Short film | |
2015 | Moondog Airwaves | Jack | Short film |
Blackwell | Walton Briggs | Short film | |
He Never Died | Alex | ||
The Escort | Warren | ||
The Book of Ned | Kenny | Short film | |
2016 | GTA VR | Trevor Philips (credited as Trainer) | Short film; also producer |
Rematar | Uley | Short film | |
2017 | Black Dog, Red Dog | Joe, Sr. | |
Origami | Stranger | ||
On The Run | Gwin | Short film | |
2018 | Solis | Troy Holloway | |
Patient 001 | Head Attendant | Completed | |
2019 | The Short History of the Long Road | Clint | Post-production |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2000 | Law & Order | Mark Vee | Episode: "Untitled" |
2001 | Third Watch | Shooter | Episode: "A Hero's Rest" |
2013 | Unforgettable | Larry Yablonski | Episode: "Day of the Jackie" |
Person of Interest | Chuck | Episode: "Liberty" | |
2014 | Broad City | Creepy Locksmith | Episode: "The Lockout" |
Murdoch Mysteries | Bat Masterson | Episode: "Glory Days" | |
2015 | Better Call Saul | Sobchak | Episode: "Pimento" |
2016–2018 | The Walking Dead | Simon | 13 episodes |
2016–present | Westworld | Rebus | 6 episodes |
2016 | Rush: Inspired by Battlefield | James Braddock | 10 episodes |
2017-2018 | Talking Dead | Himself | 5 episodes |
2017–present | OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes | Professor/Lord Venomous, Shadowy Figure, TV, Laserblast (voices) | 9 episodes |
2017 | Stan Against Evil | Werepony | Episode: "Curse of the Werepony" |
2019 | Snowpiercer | Pike | Filming |
Video games
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2008 | Alone in the Dark | Vinnie | |
2009 | Cursed Mountain | Alex | |
2013 | Ride to Hell: Retribution | Various | Motion capture only |
Grand Theft Auto V | Trevor Philips | Also motion capture | |
Grand Theft Auto Online | Also motion capture |
Accolades
Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
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2013 | Grand Theft Auto V | Spike Video Game Award for Best Voice Actor | Nominated |
Code Central Award for Best Male Character | Nominated | ||
2014 | New York Videogame Critics Circle Award for Best Overall Acting in a Game | Won | |
British Academy Games Award for Performer | Nominated | ||
Behind the Voice Actors Award for Best Male Lead Vocal Performance in a Video Game | Nominated | ||
Behind the Voice Actors Award for Best Vocal Ensemble in a Video Game | Nominated |
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.
- ↑ "Steven Ogg: New York Videogame Critics Circle Awards". The New York Videogame Critics Circle. February 18, 2014. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
- ↑ Phillips, Tom (11 October 2016). "Trevor's back for GTA VR film". Eurogamer. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
- ↑ Polanco, Tony (11 October 2016). "GTAV short film Stars the Real Trevor". Geek.com. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
- ↑ https://www.yahoo.com/tech/brand-walking-dead-trailer-probably-revealed-negan-victim-153916930.html
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