Who voices Dax in GTA?
As a passionate fan of the ever-expanding world of Grand Theft Auto Online, one question I had after playing the Drug Wars DLC was — who is the talented voice actor that plays Dax, the unhinged leader of the Fooliganz gang? That man bringing Dax to the criminal underworld of Blaine County is none other than Jay Klaitz.
Jay Klaitz‘s Notable Roles Across TV, Film and Games
Jay Klaitz is an experienced voice over artist with over 150 acting credits in various media over a 20+ year career. Many players will recognize his vocal talents from these standout roles:
- Grand Theft Auto V – Additional minor characters
- Red Dead Redemption II – Railroad workers, townspeople
- Better Call Saul – Supporting character role
He has brought his skills to lend voice and personality to many video games beyond just Rockstar‘s acclaimed open world titles. His versatility suits the wacky Dax perfectly within the madcap world of GTA Online.
Jay Klaitz‘s Acting History
Digging deeper, Klaitz has an impressive acting resume. He got started on stage at just 12 years old before moving into TV commercials and voice acting in his teens.
Some highlights of his varied roles include:
- Touring the U.S. in musical theater productions
- Appearing in the Western film A Million Ways to Die in the West
- Voicing characters for World of Warcraft and other video games
According to his personal website, Klaitz set a goal to appear in film, on television, in games and commercials, all in the same year – and succeeded in knocking out the ambitious bucket list by 2012.
Dax: Ruthless Blaine County Crime Boss
So what kind of GTA character has Klaitz helped bring to the streets of Los Santos and Blaine County? Dax is the loud-mouthed, unhinged leader of the Fooliganz biker gang, running illicit operations from Trevor Philips‘s old trailer and meth lab.
As a small-time kingpin he still lives firmly under Trevor‘s chaotic shadow. But with Philips missing in action, Dax seized an opportunity to set up shop in Sandy Shores and start pushing drugs.
Dax‘s Personality
Throughout the Drug Wars missions, Dax‘s personality comes across via Klaitz‘s performance capture portrayal:
- High energy, loud, in-your-face attitude
- Foul-mouthed, talks down to his crew and the player
- Surrounded by half-naked women hinting at excess partying
- Passionate about cooking, using and selling narcotics
Klaitz deserves credit for bringing a scene-stealing electric personality as this unhinged biker gang boss. While overshadowed by Trevor, he leaves his mark through his masterful voice over work.
The Drug Wars DLC: GTA Goes to the Cartels
Dax and his Fooliganz crew rode into town December 2017 with the GTA Online: The Doomsday Heist update. This content drop included new weaponized vehicles, customizations and multiple phases of blockbuster heist missions.
Introducing the Drug Wars
Alongside the Doomsday Heist arrived the new Drug Wars DLC. This added 20+ missions focused exclusively around the drug trade featuring Dax in a starring role.
Players work to establish business relations across Los Santos and Blaine County. You take part in schemes like:
- Robbing drug shipments from the Lost MC bikers
- Stealing high-end cars to extract hidden drug packages
- Raiding the home of celebrity chef Martha Stewart‘s parody for her secret weed growth
All leading up to risky territory infiltrating a heavily armed cartel mansion packed with security.
Drug Wars Content Breakdown
The Drug Wars DLC provides a meaty chunk of content for GTA Online:
| Content Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Main Story Missions | 20+ |
| Weapons | MKII Upgrades |
| Vehicles | Oppressor MKII Bike |
| Properties | New Mobile Operations Center |
| Other | Clothing, Tattoos |
This debuted as substantial piece of new story content for fans to enjoy and further expand their criminal empires.
Analyzing Dax‘s Significance to GTA Online
As an avid player and watcher of GTA Online since day one, I believe Dax leaves a memorable albeit minor mark in the ongoing ever-changing story.
Another Piece of Trevor‘s Legacy
Dax continues Trevor Phillips‘ chaotic legacy. He offers another offshoot personality in the mold of T, emphasis on wild energy and psychotic tendencies.
While no replacement for Mr. Philips, Dax carries on the volatility in Blaine County during Trevor‘s mysterious absence since single-player story events.
A Bridge to Bikers and Smugglers
The Drug Wars DLC moved the needle further away from GTA‘s street gang roots into new territory. Biker gangs, outlaw motorcycle clubs and drug smugglers represent logical adjacent criminal avenues.
Dax serves as an appropriate segue bridging old and new. A deranged troublemaking gang leader like Trevor, but focused solely on cooking, moving and selling narcotics.
Memorable Menace Despite Few Appearances
For his limited screen time across roughly 5-6 cinematics and only voice over directing missions, Dax leaves a solid impression.
Credit Klaitz for bringing energy and madness making his character standout. Dax talks plenty of wild trash before fading away after last double-crossing the player.
Dax‘s Current Status: What‘s Next for This Crime Boss?
Following the final "Last Deal" job completing the Drug Wars, Dax severs business ties with your protagonist. His present status and location remains unknown.
Considering his ruthless ambition and enterprising criminal mind, I suspect Dax will resurface. It‘s unlikely a hot shot like him bows out of the biker gang and drug distribution game for good after just a few weeks partnered with the player.
Perhaps we‘ll seem him riding with a new crew, or maybe he has another major drug racket in the works. Based on his manic personality, I‘d bet he loses any fortune made and comes back desperate with another half-baked scheme.
For now the enigma of Dax‘s situation stands as another open-ended piece of ongoing GTA lore. The saga around Blaine County and our favorite psychopaths rolls on!
