Steven Ogg

Steven Ogg is a Canadian actor.[1] He is known for his roles as Trevor Philips in the 2013 video game Grand Theft Auto V and Simon in The Walking Dead. He has also appeared on Murdoch Mysteries, Better Call Saul, Law & Order and Westworld.

Steven Ogg
Ogg in March 2018
Born
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
NationalityCanadian
OccupationActor
Years active1999–2003, 2008–present
Known forGrand Theft Auto V
as Trevor Philips
The Walking Dead
as Simon
Children1
AwardsNew York Videogame Critics Circle Award

Early life

Ogg was born in Edmonton, Alberta, and raised in Calgary.[2] He 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.

Career

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.[3][4] His character was critically acclaimed and he received numerous award nominations as a result.[5][6][7][8] In 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 portrayed Rebus in the HBO series Westworld, and provides the voice of the main antagonist, 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 TV series The Tick.

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
1999Giving it UpAndre the Fashion Photographer
2002Thousand Dollar ShoesMichel GilliganShort film
OmakaseStraham (voice)
2003Mail Order BridePavel
2013DisgraceThe Father / JackShort film
2014Kingdom ComeJames
Chapter 7DadShort film
The SandmanBiff
2015Moondog AirwavesJack
BlackwellWalton Briggs
He Never DiedAlex
The EscortWarren
The Book of NedKennyShort film
2016 GTA VR Trainer Short film
Also producer
RematarUleyShort film
2017Black Dog, Red DogJoe, Sr.
OrigamiStranger
On The RunGwinShort film
2018SolisTroy Holloway
Patient 001Head Attendant
2019The PresentMister RussoShort film
The Short History of the Long RoadClint

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2000Law & OrderMark VeeEpisode: "Untitled"
2001Third WatchShooterEpisode: "A Hero's Rest"
2013UnforgettableLarry YablonskiEpisode: "Day of the Jackie"
Person of InterestChuckEpisode: "Liberty"
2014Murdoch MysteriesBat MastersonEpisode: "Glory Days"
Broad CityCreepy LocksmithEpisode: "The Lockout"
2015; 2020Better Call SaulSobchak / Mr. X2 episodes
2016–2018The Walking DeadSimon13 episodes
WestworldRebus6 episodes
2016Rush: Inspired by BattlefieldJames Braddock10 episodes
2017–2019OK K.O.! Let's Be HeroesProfessor Venomous, Shadowy Figure, Laserblast (voices)20 episodes
2017Stan Against EvilWereponyEpisode: "Curse of the Werepony"
2019The TickFlexonSeason 2
2020-presentSnowpiercerPikerecurring role

Video games
Year Title Role Notes
2008 Alone in the Dark Vinnie
2009 Cursed Mountain Alex Also motion capture
2013 Grand Theft Auto V Trevor Philips
Grand Theft Auto Online

Accolades
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
  1. Vandergaag, Chris (October 11, 2013). "Steven Ogg, the man behind Trevor, the homicidal maniac in GTA V". Toronto Sun. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
  2. 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.
  3. Molina, Brett (October 9, 2013). "Interview: Crime pays for 'Grand Theft Auto V' actors". USA Today. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
  4. 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.
  5. Edge Staff (September 16, 2013). "Grand Theft Auto V review". Edge. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
  6. Petit, Carolyn (September 16, 2013). "Grand Theft Auto V Review: City of Angels and Demons". GameSpot. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
  7. Miller, Greg (September 30, 2013). "New York Comic-Con 2013: Let's Hang Out". IGN. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
  8. "60 Seconds With Steven Ogg". IGN. October 11, 2013. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
  9. "Steven Ogg: New York Videogame Critics Circle Awards". The New York Videogame Critics Circle. February 18, 2014. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
  10. Phillips, Tom (October 11, 2016). "Trevor's back for GTA VR film". Eurogamer. Retrieved October 13, 2016.
  11. Polanco, Tony (October 11, 2016). "GTAV short film Stars the Real Trevor". Geek.com. Retrieved October 13, 2016.
  12. https://www.yahoo.com/tech/brand-walking-dead-trailer-probably-revealed-negan-victim-153916930.html


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