Steven Oggis a Canadian actor.[1]Ogg is best known for playingTrevor Philipsin the 2013 video gameGrand Theft Auto VandSimoninThe Walking Dead.He has also appeared in theBreaking Badspin-off,Better Call Saul.
Steven Ogg | |
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 Ogg in 2024 | |
| Born | Edmonton, Alberta,Canada |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active |
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| Notable work | Grand Theft Auto V The Walking Dead |
| Children | 1 |
| Awards | New York Videogame Critics Circle Award |
| Website | oggworld |
Early life
editCareer
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After moving toNew York City,he began acting in television shows such asLaw & OrderandThird Watch,in addition to some theater work andvoice acting.He retired from acting in 2003 but returned in 2008.
After taking a break from acting to build a house, he was hired byRockstar Gamesas the voice andmotion captureartist forTrevor Philipsin their 2013 video gameGrand Theft Auto V.[1][4][5]His character was critically acclaimed and he received numerous award nominations as a result.[6][7][8][9]In February 2014, he received an award on the 3rd Annual New York Videogame Critics Circle Awards for Best Overall Acting in a Game.[10]Ogg later reprised his role in the 2016YouTubeshort filmGTA VR.[11][12]
Ogg made two appearances inBetter Call Saulas Sobchak, a mercenary and private detective. In the 2015 episode "Pimento",he is one of three bodyguards hired for a protection job before getting into a verbal altercation withMike Ehrmantraut.Mike humiliates Sobchak by disarming and incapacitating him. He reappeared in the 2020 episode "Dedicado a Max",undertaking clandestine investigative work forSaul Goodmanunder the pseudonym "Mr X". The name Sobchak was likely inspired byThe Big LebowskicharacterWalter Sobchak,also a security consultant and weapons enthusiast with an inflated sense of his own achievements and abilities.
InThe Walking Deadseason 6 finale,he made his debut asSimon,a member of the Saviors and one of the main antagonists in season 7.[13]Ogg also portrayed Rebus in theHBOseriesWestworld,and provides the voice of Professor Venomous, inCartoon Network's animated seriesOK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes.In 2019, Ogg portrayed Flexon in the second season of the 2016 seriesThe Tick.
Ogg noted in an interview that he is aware of beingtypecastas "the crazy guy and the unpredictable guy" (with one example being his portrayal of Trevor inGrand Theft Auto V) though he did not mind this if it led to steady work. He admitted, however, that he would ideally like to explore "different characters [and] different worlds", like his role as a father in the 2019 dramaThe Short History of the Long Road.[3]
In 2022, he appeared inDan Mangan's music video for "Fire Escape", playing a personification of Mangan's self-critical inner voice.[14]
In 2024 Ogg appeared inAmyl and the Sniffersmusic video for "U Should Not Be Doing That".[15]
Personal life
editOgg is a single father and has one son, named Bodhi,[16]whom Ogg's character's personal vehicle inGrand Theft Auto Vis named after.[17]
Filmography
edit| † | Denotes series that have not yet been released |
Film
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Giving it Up | Andre the Fashion Photographer | |
| The Romantic Comedy with an Edge | Donny Don Don | Short | |
| 2002 | Thousand Dollar Shoes | Michel Gilligan | |
| The Lovers | - | Video | |
| 2003 | Mail Order Bride | Pavel | |
| 2013 | Out There | Carl | Short |
| Disgrace | The Father | ||
| 2014 | Space Dogs | Homicidal Doctor | Video |
| The Sandman | Biff | Short | |
| Kingdom Come | James | ||
| Chapter 7 | Dad | ||
| 2015 | He Never Died | Alex | |
| Blackwell | Walton Briggs | Short | |
| The Escort | Warren | ||
| Moondog Airwaves | Jack | Short | |
| Black Dog, Red Dog | Joe Sr. | ||
| The Book of Ned | Kenny | Short | |
| 2016 | GTA VR | Trainer[11][12] | |
| Rematar | Uley | ||
| 2017 | On The Run | Gwin | |
| 2018 | Solis | Troy Holloway | |
| Patient 001 | Head Attendant | ||
| 2019 | The Present | Mister Russo | Short |
| The Short History of the Long Road | Clint | ||
| 2022 | V/H/S/99 | The Host | Segment: "Ozzy's Dungeon" |
| Emancipation | Sergeant Howard | ||
| 2023 | Divinity | Restless Ricardo | |
| 2024 | Dad Company | Rick | Short |
| Dark Match | Joe Lean | ||
| Scared Shitless | Don | ||
| All the Lost Ones | Mikael | ||
| O.C.D. (Obsessor Coercio Deus) | The Agent | Short | |
| Hazard | Carl | ||
| The Ghost Trap | James Eugley Sr. | ||
| 2025 | Blind River | Walker Donley | |
| Sweetness | John | ||
| TBA | The Dresden Sun | Chilenger | [18] |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Murdoch Mysteries | Bat Masterson | Episode: "Glory Days" |
| Broad City | Creepy Locksmith | Episode: "The Lockout" | |
| 2015 | Better Call Saul | Sobchak | Episode: "Pimento" |
| 2016 | Rush: Inspired by Battlefield | James Braddock | Main Cast[19] |
| 2016–18 | The Walking Dead | Simon | Guest:Season 6,Recurring Cast:Season 7,Main Cast:Season 8 |
| 2016–22 | Westworld | Rebus | Recurring Cast:Season 1,Guest:Season 2&4 |
| 2017 | Stan Against Evil | Werepony | Episode: "Curse of the Werepony" |
| 2017–19 | OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes | Various Roles (voices) | Recurring Cast |
| 2019 | The Tick | Flexon | Recurring Cast: Season 2 |
| 2020 | Better Call Saul | Sobchak / Mr. X | Episode: "Dedicado a Max" |
| 2020–22 | Snowpiercer | Pike | Recurring Cast: Season 1, Main Cast: Season 2-3 |
| 2022 | Sprung | Spike | Episode: "Chapter Eight" |
| 2023 | The Walking Dead: Dead City | Simon | Episode: "Everybody Wins a Prize" |
| Boiling Point | Nick | Episode: "Episode 3 & 4" | |
| 2024 | It's Florida, Man | Jeff | Episode: "Mermaids" |
| TBA | Revival† | Blaine Abel | Recurring Cast[20] |
Video games
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Alone in the Dark | Vinnie | Voice |
| 2009 | Cursed Mountain | Alex | Voice andmotion capture |
| 2013 | Grand Theft Auto V | Trevor Philips | |
| Grand Theft Auto Online |
Music videos
edit| Year | Song | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | "Fire Escape" | Dan Mangan |
| 2024 | "U Should Not Be Doing That" | Amyl and the Sniffers |
Commercials
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–17 | Old Spice | Bob Giovanni | Dirt Destroyer | [21] |
| Odor Blocker | ||||
| Hydro Wash | ||||
| 2022 | Men Have Skin, Too | |||
| 2024 | Asus | - | Republic of Gamers | [22] |
Accolades
edit| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Spike Video Game Award | Best Voice Actor | Grand Theft Auto V | Nominated |
| Code Central Award | Best Male Character | Nominated | ||
| 2014 | New York Videogame Critics Circle Award | Best Overall Acting in a Game | Won | |
| British Academy Games Award | Performer | Nominated | ||
| Behind the Voice Actors Award | Best Male Lead Vocal Performance in a Video Game | Nominated | ||
| Behind the Voice Actors Award | Best Vocal Ensemble in a Video Game | Nominated |
References
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- ^abVolmers, Eric (March 11, 2021)."Crazy, unpredictable roles like on Snowpiercer has Steven Ogg yearning for 'something sweet'".Calgary Herald.Archivedfrom the original on April 16, 2021.RetrievedApril 14,2021.
- ^Molina, Brett (October 9, 2013)."Interview: Crime pays for 'Grand Theft Auto V' actors".USA Today.Archivedfrom the original on August 8, 2017.RetrievedNovember 2,2013.
- ^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.Archived fromthe originalon October 5, 2013.RetrievedOctober 17,2013.
- ^Edge Staff (September 16, 2013)."Grand Theft Auto V review".Edge.Archivedfrom the original on September 19, 2013.RetrievedSeptember 16,2013.
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- ^Miller, Greg (September 30, 2013)."New York Comic-Con 2013: Let's Hang Out".IGN.Archived fromthe originalon October 4, 2013.RetrievedNovember 2,2013.
- ^"60 Seconds With Steven Ogg".IGN.October 11, 2013.Archivedfrom the original on February 4, 2020.RetrievedNovember 2,2013.
- ^"Steven Ogg: New York Videogame Critics Circle Awards".The New York Videogame Critics Circle. February 18, 2014.Archivedfrom the original on February 4, 2020.RetrievedFebruary 25,2017.
- ^abPhillips, Tom (October 11, 2016)."Trevor's back for GTA VR film".Eurogamer.Archivedfrom the original on February 4, 2020.RetrievedOctober 13,2016.
- ^abPolanco, Tony (October 11, 2016)."GTAV short film Stars the Real Trevor".Geek.Archived fromthe originalon February 4, 2020.RetrievedOctober 13,2016.
- ^Smith, Chris (October 10, 2016)."Brand new Walking Dead trailer probably revealed Negan's victim".finance.yahoo.Archivedfrom the original on October 11, 2016.RetrievedJune 8,2021.
- ^Mike Usinger,"On Our Radar: Dan Mangan's ghostly" Fire Escape "is a powerful lifeline for anyone who's staring into the abyss"ArchivedJuly 21, 2022, at theWayback Machine.The Georgia Straight,July 20, 2022.
- ^Amyl and The Sniffers (May 21, 2024).Amyl and The Sniffers - "U Should Not Be Doing That" (Official Music Video).RetrievedMay 22,2024– via YouTube.
- ^Burlingame, Russ."Grand Theft Auto V's Steven Ogg Talks About His Role on The Walking Dead".
- ^Medina, Mark (May 22, 2017)."13 Grand Theft Auto 5 Facts You (Probably) Didn't Know".IGN Southeast Asia.RetrievedSeptember 9,2024.
- ^Grobar, Matt (November 30, 2021)."Steven Ogg To Star In Cyberpunk Indie 'The Dresden Sun'; Bianca Santos Joins 'Invitation To A Murder'".Deadline.Archivedfrom the original on February 22, 2022.RetrievedFebruary 21,2022.
- ^Petski, Denise (August 24, 2016)."'Battlefield'-Inspired Live-Action Digital Series To Premiere On Go90 ".Deadline.Archivedfrom the original on May 11, 2021.RetrievedMay 11,2021.
- ^Otterson, Joe (September 30, 2024)."Steven Ogg Joins 'Revival' Series Adaptation at Syfy (EXCLUSIVE)".Variety.RetrievedOctober 1,2024.
- ^Odman, Sydney (March 23, 2022)."Steven Ogg Talks Old Spice Commercials, Desire to Do Indie Films:" I'm Still Reaching "".The Hollywood Reporter.RetrievedNovember 25,2023.
- ^Prescott, Lane (August 16, 2024)."ROG teams up with iconic voice actors in cheeky new video".Asus (ROG).Archivedfrom the original on September 6, 2024.RetrievedSeptember 6,2024.
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