Michael Turner is an American voice actor, actor, host and performer who appears in Grand Theft Auto VI as a minor non-playable character known as the "Rich Coke Head." His work in GTA VI marks his first collaboration with Rockstar Games. Outside of the Grand Theft Auto series, Turner is best known for voicing Zer0 in the Borderlands franchise and has worked with major studios like 2K Games and Gearbox Entertainment.
History
Background
Michael Turner has built a solid career in the video game industry, lending his voice to characters across a number of high-profile titles. He's most widely recognized for his role as Zer0 in Borderlands 2, Borderlands 3, and Tales from the Borderlands. Before stepping into the GTA world, his voice work was mostly tied to Gearbox Entertainment and 2K Games—both both of which are subsidiaries of Take-Two Interactive. While it's unconfirmed whether he's done motion capture, his resume suggests he's no stranger to physically demanding roles behind the scenes.
Events of Grand Theft Auto VI
In Grand Theft Auto VI, Turner voices a character known only as the "Rich Coke Head"—a minor NPC whose name alone hints at his lifestyle. While not much is currently known about the character's specific scenes or interactions, the nickname suggests he's part of Vice City's upper-class nightlife and drug culture. His involvement was quietly revealed through Turner's professional resume1, which listed the role ahead of Rockstar's official character announcements.
Physical Appearance
Michael Turner is approximately 5'7" and weighs 140 pounds.
Relationships
Family
Turner has been married to Caroline since July 25, 2009.
Friends and Associates
Professionally, Turner has worked with Rockstar Games, Gearbox Entertainment, and 2K Games. In-game, there's currently no information on whether the "Rich Coke Head" NPC has notable connections or recurring interactions with other characters.
Development
Concept and Creation
The "Rich Coke Head" seems to reflect GTA VI's recurring themes of wealth, excess, and the dark underbelly of Vice City's elite. The character is likely a nod to Miami's real-life 1980s cocaine boom, consistent with Rockstar's style of using background characters to add flavor to the world. Details about the character first emerged through Turner's resume.
Portrayal
Turner provided the voice for the character, though it's unclear whether he was also involved in motion capture.
Reception
Since GTA VI has not been released yet, there hasn't been any major response—public or critical—to Michael Turner's role. This section will be updated after launch once fans and reviewers weigh in.
Notable Quotes
No quotes are available yet for the “Rich Coke Head” character.
Trivia
- Michael Turner's role as the "Rich Coke Head" marks his first appearance in a Rockstar title.
- He is widely known for voicing Zer0, a fan-favorite assassin character from the Borderlands franchise.
- His role in GTA VI was quietly revealed via his online resume, not through an official announcement.
- He has a Master of Fine Arts in Acting from the University of California, San Diego (2016).
Gallery
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None released to date. ### Trailers / Videos (Featuring the character)
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