The 26 GTA celebrity appearances, including Hollywood actors and ex-EastEnders stars

Celebrities have lent their voices to a number of Grand Theft Auto games over the years.

But can you identify them just by listening to their voices? Press play on the video above to test your star knowledge.

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And here’s a full list of the big names that will appear in the series.

Samuel L Jackson

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Hollywood star Samuel L Jackson, 75, is one of the biggest vocal performances in GTA, taking on the role of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas’ main antagonist.

He voiced the ruthlessly corrupt LSPD officer Frank Tenpenny, who is part of a special unit called CRASH (Community Resources Against Street Hoodlums) that is meant to reduce gang crime – but instead he uses it to pocket profits and supplies from the members to generate.

Frank ultimately dies after fleeing in a fire truck that drives off an overpass.

Danny Dyer

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Former EastEnders actor Danny Dyer, 46, lent his distinctive voice to two GTA games.

During his film career and before his time in Albert Square, the British star played headstrong youth Kent Paul in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.

Kent works in the music business and manages rock bands, but considers himself some kind of criminal mastermind.

He also has a reputation for being a huge liar.

Shaun Ryder

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Happy Mondays singer Shaun Ryder, 61, also appears alongside Dyer’s character in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.

He voices Maccer, the lead singer of a British rock band called The Gurning Chimps.

Maccer is a party animal and is known for his crude sexual habit.

Phil Collins

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British singer Phil Collins, 73, appears in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories.

He was the first real celebrity in the Grand Theft Auto series to appear as himself.

In one mission, the musician must be rescued by the main character, Vic, from mafia-hired hitmen after his manager goes rogue to pay a $3 million debt.

There is even a concert in the game with his hit In The Air Tonight.

Timothy Spall

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Actor Timothy Spall, 66, plays Phil Collins’ manager Barry Mickelthwaite in the game.

Barry owes $3 million to Forelli Crime Family capo Giorgio Forelli.

Frankie Boyle

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Frankie Boyle, 51, is another star who appears as himself in GTA.

The Scottish comedian can be seen performing a stand-up act at the Split Sides club in Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned.

Cara Delevingne

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Model and actress Cara Delevingne, 31, can be heard on the radio in Grand Theft Auto V.

She is the voice of a DJ on the radio station Non-Stop-Pop, which players hear when they are behind the wheel.