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We know that plenty of celebrities absolutely love to play video games, but did you know that many also appear in them? From protagonist roles to unexpected cameos, you'll find actors, musicians, TV hosts, and sports personalities delving deep into the video game world. Click on to find out more.
You'll have the chance to see the star of 'The X-Files' as Captain MacLaren in the video game 'Squadron 42.'
The actor plays a rock musician and veteran named Johnny Silverhand in 'Cyberpunk 2077.'
Ozzy appropriately plays a character called Guardian of Metal in the video game 'Brutal Legend.'
The Oscar-winning actor plays Josh in the interactive drama horror video game 'Until Dawn.'
The 'Brooklyn Nine‑Nine' actor can be seen in 'Crackdown 3' as Commander Isaiah Jaxon.
The UFC and WWE star plays fighter Sonya Blade in 'Mortal Combat 11.'
As surreal as it sounds, the singer/drummer performs his hit single 'In the Air Tonight' in 'Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories.'
The actor, better known for his role in 'The Walking Dead,' stars in the post-apocalyptic video game 'Death Stranding.' His character's mission is to reconnect isolated communities all over the country and care for an unborn fetus.
The actor has voiced many video game characters throughout the years, but we can see him performing in (virtual) flesh in 'Beyond: Two Souls.'
The 'Game of Thrones' star plays Salen Kotch, the antagonist in 'Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare.'
The actress plays a member of the Assassin Order and genetic memory researcher Lucy Stillman in the 'Assassin's Creed' game series.
The famous rapper makes an appearance (as himself) in 'True Crime: Streets of L.A.'
Our favorite tough guy with a smirk starred in the action game 'Apocalypse' (1998).
The Canadian actress, better known for her role in 'The Matrix' trilogy, plays an exotic dancer turned crime boss in the 'Mass Effect' game series.
Frodo Baggins might be his most famous character, but the actor also voiced the character Spyro in 'The Legend of Spyro.'
Did you know that the Limp Bizkit front man was in 2004's 'Fight Club'? Unfortunately, the video game wasn't very successful.
The 'Game of Thrones' actor voices Emperor Martin Septim in 'Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.'
Page plays Jodie, a character who has supernatural powers through her link to an entity named Aiden, in 'Beyond: Two Souls.'
The actor plays corrupt police officer Frank Tenpenny in 'Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.' Jackson is pictured with the award for the Best Performance By A Human Male at the Video Game Awards in 2004.
The veteran Hollywood star appears as the Illusive Man in 'Mass Effect 2' and its sequel.
The former NBA icon stars in two games: 'Shaq Fu' (1994) and 'Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn' (2018).
The 'Friends' star voices the character Benny in 'Fallout: New Vegas.'
The famous TV host makes a cameo appearance in 'Death Stranding.'
The actress has starred in several video games, including 'Dishonored 2,' 'Dishonored: Death of the Outsider,' 'Ratchet & Clank,' and 'NBA 2K20.'
You can find the actor in 'Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare.'
'Saints Row: The Third' brings back the 'Smokey and the Bandit' (1977) actor in his prime.
The 'Breaking Bad' actor is no stranger to villains, so it's only natural that he plays one in 'Far Cry 6.' Esposito is "El Presidente" Antón Castillo in the video game.
The actor plays James in 'Fallout 3,' a scientist and doctor on a quest to rebuild civilization.
The 'Diff'rent Strokes' actor makes a cameo appearance in the video game 'Postal 2.'
The 'NCIS' actress plays Gaia, the personification of Earth, in 'God of War.'
'Michael Jackson: The Experience' allows you to play as the "King of Pop."
Sources: (GameSpot) (BuzzFeed) (WhatCulture)
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We know that plenty of celebrities absolutely love to play video games, but did you know that many also appear in them? From protagonist roles to unexpected cameos, you'll find actors, musicians, TV hosts, and sports personalities delving deep into the video game world. Click on to find out more.