Grand Theft Auto actors only seem to step into the spotlight briefly before they move on to other projects and duties in life. The popular video game series has seen its share of notable names, along with newer actors who broke into fame once a Rockstar Games title launched.
Back before the Grand Theft Auto series transitioned to 3D-rendered projects, Grand Theft Auto 2 (1999) simultaneously released its short film counterpart starring Scott Maslen as a criminal named Claude Speed.
Cynthia Farrell voiced Catalina for Grand Theft Auto 3 and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (2004), who toyed with the hearts of Carl “CJ” Johnson and Claude. Farrell would also voice Talia al Ghul in Batman: Dark Tomorrow (2003), though that’s where her video game voice-acting credits end.
Detective Ricardo Tubbs himself, Philp Michael Thomas starred in both Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (2002) and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories (2006) as Lance Vance.
Christopher Bellard, better known by his rap name Young Maylay, once voiced for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas as Carl “CJ” Johnson. Among some of the more notable voice actors to emerge from the 3D universe, Bellard was quite expressive about his disappointing experience with Rockstar Games.
Rockstar fans will know Michael Hollick for his portrayal of Niko Bellic in Grand Theft Auto 4 (2008). Another one of the GTA actors who had some disagreements with Rockstar Games, Hollick’s history with the developer is a bit rocky, having been an increase in payment once Hollick saw the success of the 2008 game.
The problematic Amanda De Santa in Grand Theft Auto 5 (2013) was played by Vicki van Tassel, and it’s her only credited GTA role. Not much is known about the actress, though her official website states she’s a travel host.