There is a vast amount of celebrity appearances in video games, and we’re highlighting the top seven performances for voice and motion-capture work.

Throughout video games history, A-list actors, such as Kiefer Sutherland and Samuel L. Jackson, have provided their talents, as well as musicians like Ozzy Osbourne and Phil Collins.

Of course, we can’t ignore the classics, such as Mike Tyson in Punch-Out!! and Mark Hamill’s work on the Arkham franchise, and this collection highlights some of the best and most surprising appearances.

Jon Bernthal - Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint

Jon Bernthal Ghost Recon Breakpoint

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One performance that has been largely forgotten about is Jon Bernthal’s portrayal of Lt.-Col. Cole D. Walker in Ghost Recon Breakpoint.

The Punisher star carries a strong on-screen presence, and that strength certainly brought added appeal to this Tom Clancy chapter.

Norman Reedus and Mads Mikkelsen - Death Stranding

Death Stranding Mads Mikkelsen and Norman Reedus

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Two of the most iconic and most recent celebrity appearances in a game goes to The Walking Dead’s Norman Reedus and the go-to villain of Hollywood Mads Mikkelsen.

Both performances were uncanny, particularly Mikkelsen's who packed a powerful display of emotion into his portrayal of Cliff Unger.

Willem Dafoe and Elliot Page - Beyond: Two Souls

Beyond: Two Souls Elliot Page and Willem Dafoe

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Quantic Dreams’ interactive drama and action game was not a success within the industry, even though two of Hollywood’s biggest stars were at the helm.

Willem Dafoe and Elliot Page played the lead characters which was one of the game’s initial selling points, but even though their performances were top-tier, the game failed to make a lasting impression.

Liam Neeson - Fallout 3

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Most gamers realized Liam Neeson played your father James in Fallout 3 years after its release, and it was an eye-widening moment to find out that the iconic hitman and Qui-Gon Jinn was talking to you in Vault 101.

Neeson’s voice is more widely recognized now, thanks to his powerful statement of revenge from Taken, so we’re certain to recognize him in any future games.

Kit Harington - Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare

Kit Harington Call of Duty Infinite Warfare

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The Game of Thrones star threw himself into intricate motion-capture work for the role of Infinite Warfare’s antagonist Admiral Salen Kotch.

The results are exemplary, allowing Harington’s defining features and mannerisms to be replicated perfectly within the game, while also highlighting the progression of technology.

Keanu Reeves - Cyberpunk 2077

Keanu Reeves Cyberpunk 2077

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Not only did the great Keanu Reeves supply a dedicated performance within a slightly problematic game, but the announcement of his role as Johnny Silverhand created one of the greatest E3 moments in history.

The actor’s performance may be overshadowed by a buggy game, but Reeves’ presence and his enthusiastic promotional work will not be forgotten.

Hideo Kojima - Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

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Nowadays, you can pretty much expect Hideo Kojima to turn up in his own games, or any other for that matter. However, his appearance in The Phantom Pain was a beautifully shocking moment.

The developer played a target who was chained up with a bag over his head, and it was Snake’s job to rescue him. When the bag was removed from his head, and the man was handed his glasses, it’s a certainty that every gamer’s jaw dropped.