Gus Sorola
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| Born | Gustavo Raul Sorola III February 22, 1978 Eagle Pass, Texas, United States |
| Residence | Austin, Texas, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Rice University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Employer | Rooster Teeth |
| Spouse(s) | Esther Sorola |
Gustavo Raul "Gus" Sorola III (born February 22, 1978) is an American actor, comedian, and host, best known for his work with Rooster Teeth.[1][2]
Early life
Sorola was born and raised in Texas, near the US/Mexico border. After attending Rice University for a short time, he got a job at a call center, where he met two fellow co-founders of Rooster Teeth, Burnie Burns and Geoff Ramsey.
Career
Sorola was a founding member of Rooster Teeth Productions. He is still currently employed at the company and appears in many of their productions. Since 2003, he has voiced the character of Dick Simmons in the machinima series Red vs. Blue.[3] He was also a voice actor in The Strangerhood from 2004 to 2006.[4] His live-action credits include Rooster Teeth Shorts, which started in 2009, and Immersion, which started in 2010.
Sorola has also managed and hosted the Rooster Teeth Podcast[5] (formerly known as the "Drunk Tank") since 2008. On the podcast, Sorola shares many anecdotes about his life, including his childhood and early career. He is also a host on Rooster Teeth's video game podcast, The Patch.
Sorola has run Rooster Teeth's annual convention, RTX, since 2011.[citation needed]
Personal life
Sorola is married to Esther, and they live in Austin, Texas, with their two dogs. He is an ordained minister and has performed several marriages for his friends and colleagues. A pragmatic, straightforward person, Sorola describes himself as antisocial and tries to avoid awkward interactions with others. He enjoys playing video games.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2003–present | Red vs. Blue | Simmons (voice) | |
| 2004–2006, 2015 | The Strangerhood | Mister Mystery (voice) | |
| 2007 | Halo 3 | Additional voices | |
| 2008–present | Rooster Teeth Podcast | Himself | Host |
| 2009–present | Rooster Teeth Shorts | Himself / Various | |
| 2010–present | Immersion | Himself | |
| 2012–2013 | The Gauntlet | Himself | |
| 2014 | X-Ray and Vav | X-Ray's mom (voice) | Episode: "Evil Unlocked" |
| 2014 | Ten Little Roosters | Gus | 5 episodes |
| 2015 | Lazer Team | Disheveled scientist | |
| 2016 | Marvel Avengers Academy | Hawkeye (voice) | |
| 2016 | Crunch Time | Bartender | Episode: "The Beginning" |
References
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