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Steven Ogg
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| Born | November 4, 1973 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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| Occupation | Actor |
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Notable work
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Grand Theft Auto V The Walking Dead |
| Children | 1 |
| Awards | New York Videogame Critics Circle Award |
Steven Ogg (born November 4, 1973) is a Canadian actor and writer. He is famous for his roles in popular video games and TV shows.
Steven Ogg is well-known for playing Trevor Philips in the 2013 video game Grand Theft Auto V. He also played Simon in the TV series The Walking Dead. Many people also recognize him as the spokesman for Old Spice products.
He has also appeared in other well-known shows. These include Breaking Bad spin-off Better Call Saul, Westworld, and Snowpiercer. He has also acted in many independent and short films.
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About Steven Ogg's Life
Steven Ogg was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. His birthday is November 4, 1973. He grew up in Calgary.
Steven Ogg's Acting Career
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After moving to New York City, Steven Ogg started acting in TV shows. Some of these shows were Law & Order and Third Watch. He also did theater work and voice acting. He took a break from acting in 2003 but returned in 2008.
Voice Acting in Video Games
Steven Ogg was hired by Rockstar Games to be the voice and motion capture artist for Trevor Philips. This character was in their 2013 video game Grand Theft Auto V. His performance as Trevor was highly praised. He received many awards and nominations for this role. In February 2014, he won an award for Best Overall Acting in a Game. This award was from the 3rd Annual New York Videogame Critics Circle Awards. Ogg later played Trevor again in a 2016 YouTube short film called GTA VR.
Roles in TV Shows
Steven Ogg appeared in Better Call Saul as a character named Sobchak. He was a private detective in two episodes. In the 2015 episode "Pimento", he was a bodyguard. He had a disagreement with another character, Mike Ehrmantraut. Mike was able to easily defeat him. He returned in the 2020 episode "Dedicado a Max". In this episode, he did detective work for Saul Goodman.
In The Walking Dead, Steven Ogg played Simon. Simon was a member of the Saviors group. He was one of the main bad guys in season 7. Ogg also played Rebus in the HBO series Westworld. He also provided the voice for Professor Venomous in the animated series OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes. In 2019, Ogg played Flexon in the second season of The Tick.
Playing Different Characters
Steven Ogg has mentioned that he often plays "the crazy guy" or "the unpredictable guy." An example of this is his role as Trevor in Grand Theft Auto V. He doesn't mind this if it means he gets steady work. However, he would like to explore different types of characters. He enjoyed playing a father in the 2019 drama The Short History of the Long Road.
In 2022, he appeared in a music video for Dan Mangan's song "Fire Escape." He played a character representing the singer's inner thoughts. In 2024, Ogg also appeared in the music video for "U Should Not Be Doing That" by Amyl and the Sniffers.
Thoughts on His Famous Character
In early 2025, Steven Ogg talked about his character Trevor Philips from Grand Theft Auto V. He was asked if he disliked playing Trevor. Ogg said, "No. He's a great character, he's awesome." He also mentioned that he is still friends with the other actors from the game.
He explained that he finds it "weird" when fans call actors by their character's names. He also said he doesn't understand why people think he is like Trevor. He described Trevor as "a cartoon character."
Personal Life
Steven Ogg is a single father. He has one son named Bodhi. The personal car of his character in Grand Theft Auto V is named after his son.
Film and TV Roles
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1999 | Giving it Up | Andre the Fashion Photographer | |
| The Romantic Comedy with an Edge | Donny Don Don | Short film | |
| 2002 | Thousand Dollar Shoes | Michel Gilligan | |
| The Lovers | - | Video | |
| 2003 | Mail Order Bride | Pavel | |
| 2013 | Out There | Carl | Short film |
| Disgrace | The Father | ||
| 2014 | Space Dogs | Doctor | Video |
| The Sandman | Biff | Short film | |
| Kingdom Come | James | ||
| Chapter 7 | Dad | ||
| 2015 | He Never Died | Alex | |
| Blackwell | Walton Briggs | Short film | |
| The Escort | Warren | ||
| Moondog Airwaves | Jack | Short film | |
| Black Dog, Red Dog | Joe Sr. | ||
| The Book of Ned | Kenny | Short film | |
| 2016 | GTA VR | Trainer | |
| Rematar | Uley | ||
| 2017 | On The Run | Gwin | |
| 2018 | Solis | Troy Holloway | |
| Patient 001 | Head Attendant | ||
| 2019 | The Present | Mister Russo | Short film |
| 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 film |
| Dark Match | Joe Lean | ||
| Scared ... | Don | ||
| All the Lost Ones | Mikael | ||
| O.C.D. (Obsessor Coercio Deus) | The Agent | Short film | |
| Hazard | Carl | ||
| The Ghost Trap | James Eugley Sr. | ||
| 2025 | Blind River | Walker Donley | |
| Sweetness | John | ||
| Concessions | Luke Plimpton | ||
| TBA | The Dresden Sun | Chilenger |
Television Shows
| 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 | Murdoch Mysteries | Bat Masterson | Episode: "Glory Days" |
| Broad City | Creepy Locksmith | Episode: "The Lockout" | |
| 2015; 2020 | Better Call Saul | Sobchak / Mr. X | 2 episodes: "Pimento", and "Dedicado a Max" |
| 2016 | Rush: Inspired by Battlefield | James Braddock | Main Cast |
| 2016–2018 | The Walking Dead | Simon | Guest: Season 6, Recurring Cast: Season 7, Main Cast: Season 8 |
| 2016–2022 | Westworld | Rebus | Recurring Cast: Season 1, Guest: Season 2 & 4 |
| 2017 | Stan Against Evil | Werepony | Episode: "Curse of the Werepony" |
| 2017–2019 | OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes | Various Roles (voices) | Recurring Cast |
| 2019 | The Tick | Flexon | Recurring Cast: Season 2 |
| 2020–2022 | 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" |
| 2025 | Revival | Blaine Abel | Recurring Cast |
Video Games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 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
| Year | Song | Artist |
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| 2022 | "Fire Escape" | Dan Mangan |
| 2024 | "U Should Not Be Doing That" | Amyl and the Sniffers |
Commercials
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Reference |
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| 2016–17 | Old Spice | Bob Giovanni | Dirt Destroyer | |
| Odor Blocker | ||||
| Hydro Wash | ||||
| 2022 | Men Have Skin, Too | |||
| 2024 | Asus | Salesman | Republic of Gamers |
Awards and Nominations
Steven Ogg has received several awards and nominations for his acting.
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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| 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 |
See also
In Spanish: Steven Ogg para niños
