Grand Theft Auto Protagonists Through The Ages
Starting with Grand Theft Auto 3, let's take a trip down the GTA franchise's past by looking back at the most important anti-heroes to appear in Rockstar Games' open world series.
Claude Speed in Grand Theft Auto III (2001)
The central character of GTA3 is a man of few words, but he quickly finds himself moving up the ladder in Liberty City's criminal underworld following the turn of the millennium.
Tommy Vercetti in Grand Theft Auto Vice City (2002)
As the first voiced GTA protagonist, Tommy Vercetti--voiced by Ray Liotta of Goodfellas fame--became one of the key players in Vice City's booming crime market circa 1986.
Carl Johnson in Grand Theft Auto San Andreas (2004)
Returning to his hometown of Los Santos in 1992, Carl Johnson quickly runs back into his old gang life before eventually becomes a successful entrepreneur in the state of San Andreas.
Tony Cipriani in Grand Theft Auto Liberty City Stories (2005)
Set before the events of GTA3, crime boss Toni Cipriani maneuvers his way around the criminal underworld of Liberty City in the years before Claude would leave his mark.
Victor Vance in Grand Theft Auto Vice City Stories (2006)
Just two years before Tommy Vercetti would take over Vice City, Victor Vance disrupted the drug trade and gangs in Vice City, and he also helped out singer Phil Collins along the way.
Niko Bellic in Grand Theft Auto IV (2008)
While he was fish out of water in a country that revels in just about everything he hated about society, Niko Bellic had a natural talent for pulling off odd jobs and big-time scores in Liberty City.
Johnny Klebitz in Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned (2008)
While Niko was causing chaos, Johnny Klebitz of The Lost motorcycle club had his own dealings in Liberty City, even occasionally crossing paths with the newcomer.
Luis Lopez in Grand Theft Auto IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony (2009)
Part-time bodyguard Luis Lopez got into his own sort of trouble in Liberty City while Niko and Johnny had their own jobs--pulling off some of the most extravagant capers the town had ever seen.
Huang Lee in Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars (2009)
Chinese transplant Huang Lee sets out on getting revenge against those who double-crossed him after arriving in Liberty City, becoming one of the city's more notorious crime bosses.
Michael DeSanta in Grand Theft Auto V (2013)
As one of the three central protagonists in GTAV, DeSanta was once a bank robber who falls back into a life of crime due to boredom, pulling together a crew of old friends and fresh faces.
Franklin Clinton in Grand Theft Auto V (2013)
Formerly a repoman, Franklin is a skilled driver and a member of the core crew of criminals who comes through in a pinch--also, his best friend Lamar likes to tag along with him on jobs.
Trevor Philips in Grand Theft Auto V (2013)
As the most volatile and unpredictable member of the crew, Trevor Philips takes on a lot of the more risky jobs, which ultimately offers the crew the biggest returns for their effort.
The GTA Online Protagonist in Grand Theft Auto V (2013)
The fourth playable character in GTAV is one of your own creation, and though they come from mostly humble beginnings, they end up taking on the most challenging and dangerous missions.
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