Troy Baker on Acting in Video Games

“It’s collaborative. It’s not just about coming up with a cool voice on your own. It’s about working and partnering with some very talented people.”


For many modern video game enthusiasts, Troy Baker is a household name. He’s voiced and provided performance capture for a slew of iconic characters in AAA games.

Here, he sits down with Wired to discuss working as a voice actor in video games, the types of connections you make in the work, the importance of honing your craft as an actor, and why video games continue to grow in the cultural zeitgeist. 

Meet the Actor Behind Some of Your Favorite Video Game Voices


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