Steven Ogg
Steven Ogg | |
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 Ogg in 2024 | |
| Born | May 15, 1973 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 |
Steven Ogg (born May 15, 1973)[1] is a Canadian actor.[2] Ogg is best known for playing Trevor Philips in the 2013 video game Grand Theft Auto V and Simon in The Walking Dead. He has also appeared in the Breaking Bad spin-off, Better Call Saul.
Early life
[edit]Ogg was born on May 15, 1973 in Edmonton, Alberta, and raised in Calgary.[1][3][4]
Career
[edit]
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, 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][5][6] His character was critically acclaimed and he received numerous award nominations as a result.[7][8][9][10] In February 2014, he received an award on the 3rd Annual New York Videogame Critics Circle Awards for Best Overall Acting in a Game.[11] Ogg later reprised his role in the 2016 YouTube short film GTA VR.[12][13]
Ogg made two appearances in Better Call Saul as 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 with Mike Ehrmantraut. Mike humiliates Sobchak by disarming and incapacitating him. He reappeared in the 2020 episode "Dedicado a Max", undertaking clandestine investigative work for Saul Goodman under the pseudonym "Mr X". The name Sobchak was likely inspired by The Big Lebowski character Walter Sobchak, also a security consultant and weapons enthusiast with an inflated sense of his own achievements and abilities.
In The Walking Dead season 6 finale, he made his debut as Simon, a member of the Saviors and one of the main antagonists in season 7.[14] Ogg also portrayed Rebus in the HBO series Westworld, and provides the voice of Professor Venomous, in Cartoon Network's animated series OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes. In 2019, Ogg portrayed Flexon in the second season of the 2016 series The Tick.
Ogg noted in an interview that he is aware of being typecast as "the crazy guy and the unpredictable guy" (with one example being his portrayal of Trevor in Grand 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 drama The Short History of the Long Road.[4]
In 2022, he appeared in Dan Mangan's music video for "Fire Escape", playing a personification of Mangan's self-critical inner voice.[15]
In 2024 Ogg appeared in Amyl and the Sniffers music video for "U Should Not Be Doing That".[16]
Personal life
[edit]Steven is a single father and has one son, named Bodhi,[17] of whom Steven's character's personal vehicle in Grand Theft Auto V is named after.[18]
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 | Short |
| The Lovers | - | Video | |
| 2003 | Mail Order Bride | Pavel | |
| 2013 | Out There | Carl | Short |
| Disgrace | The Father | Short | |
| 2014 | Space Dogs | Homicidal Doctor | Video |
| The Sandman | Biff | Short | |
| Kingdom Come | James | Short | |
| Chapter 7 | Dad | Short | |
| 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 [12][13] | Short |
| Rematar | Uley | Short | |
| 2017 | On The Run | Gwin | Short |
| 2018 | Solis | Troy Holloway | |
| Patient 001 | Head Attendant | ||
| 2019 | The Present | Mister Russo | Short |
| The Short History of the Long Road | Clint | ||
| 2022 | Ozzy's Dungeon | The Host | |
| Emancipation | Sergeant Howard | ||
| 2023 | Divinity | Restless Ricardo | |
| 2024 | Dad Company | Rick | |
| Dark Match | - | ||
| Scared Shitless | Don | ||
| All the Lost Ones | Mikael | ||
| The Ghost Trap | James Eugley Sr. | ||
| TBA | The Dresden Sun | Chilenger | [19] |
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 [20] |
| 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 Voices (voice) | Recurring Cast |
| 2019 | The Tick | Flexon | Recurring Cast: Season 2 |
| 2020 | Better Call Saul | Sobchak | 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 [21] |
Video games
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Alone in the Dark | Vinnie | Voice |
| 2009 | Cursed Mountain | Alex | Voice and motion capture |
| 2013 | Grand Theft Auto V | Trevor Philips | |
| Grand Theft Auto Online |
Music videos
[edit]| Year | Song | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | [22] |
| Odor Blocker | ||||
| Hydro Wash | ||||
| 2022 | Men Have Skin, Too | |||
| 2024 | Asus | - | Republic of Gamers | [23] |
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
[edit]- ^ a b Steven Ogg Birthday, archived from the original on June 21, 2024, retrieved April 12, 2024
- ^ a b Vandergaag, Chris (October 11, 2013). "Steven Ogg, the man behind Trevor, the homicidal maniac in GTA V". Toronto Sun. Archived from the original on October 15, 2013. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
- ^ Vernoff, Kaili; Ogg, Steven (May 21, 2020). "Steven Ogg (Trevor Philips in Grand Theft Auto V)". The Let's Play Podcast (Podcast). the*gameHERs. Event occurs at 12:10. Archived from the original on July 31, 2023. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
- ^ a b Volmers, Eric (March 11, 2021). "Crazy, unpredictable roles like on Snowpiercer has Steven Ogg yearning for 'something sweet'". Calgary Herald. Archived from the original on April 16, 2021. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
- ^ Molina, Brett (October 9, 2013). "Interview: Crime pays for 'Grand Theft Auto V' actors". USA Today. Archived from the original on August 8, 2017. Retrieved November 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 from the original on October 5, 2013. Retrieved October 17, 2013.
- ^ Edge Staff (September 16, 2013). "Grand Theft Auto V review". Edge. Archived from the original on September 19, 2013. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
- ^ Petit, Carolyn (September 16, 2013). "Grand Theft Auto V Review: City of Angels and Demons". GameSpot. Archived from the original on October 12, 2013. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
- ^ Miller, Greg (September 30, 2013). "New York Comic-Con 2013: Let's Hang Out". IGN. Archived from the original on October 4, 2013. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
- ^ "60 Seconds With Steven Ogg". IGN. October 11, 2013. Archived from the original on February 4, 2020. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
- ^ "Steven Ogg: New York Videogame Critics Circle Awards". The New York Videogame Critics Circle. February 18, 2014. Archived from the original on February 4, 2020. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
- ^ a b Phillips, Tom (October 11, 2016). "Trevor's back for GTA VR film". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on February 4, 2020. Retrieved October 13, 2016.
- ^ a b Polanco, Tony (October 11, 2016). "GTAV short film Stars the Real Trevor". Geek.com. Archived from the original on February 4, 2020. Retrieved October 13, 2016.
- ^ Smith, Chris (October 10, 2016). "Brand new Walking Dead trailer probably revealed Negan's victim". finance.yahoo.com. Archived from the original on October 11, 2016. Retrieved June 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" Archived July 21, 2022, at the Wayback 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). Retrieved May 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. Retrieved September 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. Archived from the original on February 22, 2022. Retrieved February 21, 2022.
- ^ Petski, Denise (August 24, 2016). "'Battlefield'-Inspired Live-Action Digital Series To Premiere On Go90". Deadline. Archived from the original on May 11, 2021. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (September 30, 2024). "Steven Ogg Joins 'Revival' Series Adaptation at Syfy (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 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. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ Prescott, Lane (August 16, 2024). "ROG teams up with iconic voice actors in cheeky new video". Asus (ROG). Archived from the original on September 6, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
External links
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- 1973 births
- Living people
- Male actors from Edmonton
- Canadian expatriate male actors in the United States
- Canadian male film actors
- Canadian male video game actors
- Canadian male voice actors
- Canadian male television actors
- Male motion capture actors
- 20th-century Canadian male actors
- 21st-century Canadian male actors
- Male actors from Calgary