Steven Ogg, a Canadian actor and voice actor, is best known for his role as ‘Simon’ in the hit TV series ‘The Walking Dead’ and as ‘Trevor Philips’ in the popular video game ‘Grand Theft Auto V’. Despite initially pursuing a career in sports, an injury led him to explore his passion for acting. He made his debut in the film ‘Giving it Up’ and went on to appear in various television shows such as ‘Law & Order’ and ‘Westworld’. Ogg’s exceptional talent was recognized with the prestigious ‘New York Videogame Critics Circle Award for Best Overall Acting in a Game’ for his work in ‘Grand Theft Auto V’.
Quick Facts
- Canadian Celebrities Born In November Age: 50 Years, 50 Year Old Males
- Family: children: Bodhi Ogg
- Actors
- Voice Actors
- Height: 6’3″ (190 cm), 6’3″ Males
- City: Calgary, Canada
Career
Steven Ogg initially aspired to become a sportsperson, but his childhood dream was shattered due to an injury. He then shifted his focus towards acting and honed his skills by working in various theaters over the years. Throughout his career, he moved around frequently, residing in cities like Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Milan, London, and Paris. When he finally arrived in New York City, he faced financial constraints and lacked a work permit, which compelled him to reach out to anyone he knew in order to break into the show business.
After years of struggle, Steven Ogg finally started landing regular acting roles. He appeared in several television series, including ‘Law & Order’ as ‘Mark Vee’, ‘Third Watch’ as ‘Shooter’ (Ep. ‘A Hero’s Rest’), ‘Unforgettable’ as ‘Larry Yablonski’ (Ep. ‘Day of the Jackie’), ‘Person of Interest’ as ‘Chuck’ (Ep. ‘Liberty’), ‘Murdoch Mysteries’ as ‘Bat Masterson’ (Ep. ‘Glory Days’), and ‘Better Call Saul’ as ‘Sobchak’ (Ep. ‘Pimento’).
In 2016, he achieved his breakthrough in television when he landed the role of ‘Simon’ in the American post-apocalyptic horror series ‘The Walking Dead’. He acted alongside notable actors such as Andrew Lincoln, Jon Bernthal, Sarah Wayne Callies, and Laurie Holden. He later appeared in the American science fiction western thriller series ‘Westworld’, portraying the character of ‘Rebus’ in four episodes.
Steven Ogg has also found success as a voice actor. He lent his voice to the character ‘Trevor Philips’ in the action-adventure video game ‘Grand Theft Auto V’ by ‘Rockstar Games’ in 2013. His performance in the game earned him nominations for multiple awards, including the ‘Spike Video Game Award for Best Voice Actor’, ‘New York Videogame Critics Circle Award for Best Overall Acting in a Game’, and ‘Behind the Voice Actors Award for Best Male Lead Vocal Performance in a Video Game’.
Personal Life
Steven Ogg was born on November 4, 1973, in Calgary, Alberta. He has a son named Bodhi Ogg, with whom he frequently shares videos on his social media platforms.