Jason Zumwalt

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Jason Zumwalt
Born
Jason Michael Zumwalt

(1975-09-01) September 1, 1975 (age 49)
Occupation(s) Actor, voice actor, comedian, scriptwriter
Years active2004–present

Jason Michael Zumwalt (born September 1, 1975) is an American actor, voice actor, comedian and scriptwriter, best known for his voice role as Roman Bellic in the video game Grand Theft Auto IV and Episodes from Liberty City . [1]

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Career

Zumwalt began his acting career in 2004, playing a small role in the short film 16w. From then until 2008, he took small roles in low-budget films, television series and video game roles to make a living.

In 2004, Zumwalt was hired by Rockstar Games to provide the voice of Roman Bellic, Niko's cousin, in their video game Grand Theft Auto IV . Upon the game's release in April 2008, Roman was critically well-received due to his distinctive accent and humorous dialogue. To date, the voice of Roman is Zumwalt's most notable and popular role. [1]

In 2014, Zumwalt co-wrote the script for the dramatic thriller Urge, alongside Aaron Kaufman. [2] [3] He also co-wrote the screenplay for the 2016 independent film Flock of Dudes , alongside Bob Castrone and Brian Levin. [4]

He is now the 'Voice of God' at the beginning of the "Heed the Call" podcast.

Filmography

Film
YearTitleRoleNotes
200416wBillyShort film
2008 Recount Al Gore (voice)
2010Playing With GunsDarrenExecutive producer
2011Bobby Khan's Ticket to HollywoodDarren Hamilton
2012Sweet Mary and JaneAdamShort film
2012The Lil' Dictator Part 1
The Lil' Dictator Part 2
Short film
Writer
2016VolcanoCult MemberShort film
2016 Flock of Dudes Writer
Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
2007Doing His Best James DeanJasonShort TV series
Writer
2008 Code Monkeys Boris (voice)1 episode
2008Douchebag Beach: A Love StoryTonyShort TV series
Writer
2009God's House
2009 Reno 911! George the Manager1 episode
2011Your Dungeon, My DragonKill the BrobarinWeb Series
2013OutlandsSergeant Skill / Dobbs / Professor Black / Sergeant Skill, Don / Sergeant Skill, Earl7 episodes
2015 TripTank Yuri / Pissmo (voices)2 episodes
Videogames
YearTitleRoleNotes
2008 Grand Theft Auto IV Roman BellicVoice & Mo-Cap
2008 Saint's Row 2 Vlad, Radio Commercial Voice
2009 Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 Havok Uncredited
2009 Grand Theft Auto: Episodes From Liberty City Roman Bellic DLC Pack Featuring:
The Lost & Damned
The Ballad of Gay Tony
2010 Red Dead Redemption The Local Population
2010 Mafia II Capt. Terrance Stone / Civilians
2020 Mafia: Definitive Edition Al

References

  1. 1 2 Chester, Nick (14 May 2008). "Jokes, people: Roman voice actor really paid, Rockstar 'more than generous'". Destructoid . Retrieved 30 September 2014.
  2. Smith, C. Molly (29 September 2014). "Casting Net: Keegan-Michael Key and Regina Hall join 'Vacation;' more". Entertainment Weekly . Retrieved 30 September 2014.
  3. White, James (29 September 2014). "Pierce Brosnan Feels The Urge". Empire . Retrieved 30 September 2014.
  4. Yamato, Jen (18 July 2013). "Bro Breakup Comedy 'Flock Of Dudes' Adds Hannah Simone, Marc Maron, Jeff Ross". Deadline. Retrieved 15 June 2015.