Peter Jason, the iconic voice actor behind memorable gaming characters like Fallout 2's Drill Sergeant Arch Dornan and Gears of War's Dizzy Wallin, has passed away at age 80 in his West Hollywood home on Thursday.
Known for his gruff, distinctive voice, Jason brought unforgettable personality to his gaming roles.
His portrayal of Drill Sergeant Dornan in Fallout 2 was so impactful that developer Obsidian Entertainment paid homage to his character twelve years later in Fallout: New Vegas.
In the Gears of War franchise, Jason's performance as Dizzy Wallin in Gears of War 2 and 3 became legendary among fans, with his catchphrase "Got your back like a buttcrack" becoming deeply embedded in the series' culture.
The official Gears of War social media team acknowledged his passing with a heartfelt tribute using his catchphrase and stating "A legend. Peter Jason, the voice of Dizzy, has moved on. Rest easy, brother."
Fellow voice actor Elias Toufexis, known for his own significant contributions to the gaming industry, praised Jason as "the consummate character actor" in a social media post, highlighting the respect Jason commanded among his peers in the voice acting community.
According to Variety, Jason's impressive career included more than 260 acting credits dating back to the 1960s. He made his film debut alongside John Wayne in Howard Hawks' "Rio Lobo," which marked the beginning of a diverse and successful career in Hollywood. Throughout his journey, Jason became a familiar face in numerous productions, earning him the reputation of being the quintessential "that guy" character actor.
Jason's legacy lives on through his extensive body of work, which includes memorable performances in films like "48 Hrs.," "Brewster's Millions," "Alien Nation," and more recently, the Coen brothers' "Hail, Caesar!" in 2016.
He also appeared in popular shows such as "Murder, She Wrote," "The Golden Girls," "Mad Men," and earned particular recognition for his role as Con Stapleton in HBO's "Deadwood," where he appeared in 26 episodes from 2004 to 2006.
The passing of Peter Jason marks the end of an era for fans who grew up with his memorable gaming performances.
R.I.P. Peter Jason!
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