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The 26 GTA celebrity appearances including Hollywood actors & ex-EastEnders star

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Hit play on the video above to see if you can figure out who
Hit play on the video above to see if you can figure out who's who - and wait for the answers at the end

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? Hit play on the video above to test your star knowledge.

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A number of stars voice characters in GTACredit: ROCKSTAR GAMES

And here's a full list of the big names to appear throughout the series.

Samuel L Jackson

Samuel L Jackson voices cop Frank Tenpenny
Samuel L Jackson voices cop Frank TenpennyCredit: GETTY / ROCKSTAR GAMES

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

He voiced ruthless corrupt LSPD cop Frank Tenpenny, who's part of a special unit called C.R.A.S.H. (Community Resources Against Street Hoodlums) which is meant to reduce gang crime - but instead he uses it pocket profits and supplies out of members.

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Frank ends up dying after fleeing in a fire engine which runs off an overpass.

Danny Dyer

Danny Dyer voices music manager Kent Paul
Danny Dyer voices music manager Kent PaulCredit: GETTY / ROCKSTAR GAMES

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

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

Kent works in the music business managing rock bands but sees himself as something of a criminal mastermind.

He's also got a reputation for being a massive liar.

Shaun Ryder

Shaun Ryder voices a rock band singer called Maccer
Shaun Ryder voices a rock band singer called MaccerCredit: GETTY / ROCKSTAR GAMES

Happy Mondays lead 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 a gross sexual habit.

Phil Collins

Phil Collins appears as himself in GTA
Phil Collins appears as himself in GTACredit: GETTY / ROCKSTAR GAMES

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

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

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In one mission, the musician has to be saved by the main character, Vic, from Mafia-hired hitmen after his manager reuses to pay a $3million debt.

There's even a concert in the game featuring his hit In The Air Tonight.

Timothy Spall

Timothy Spall voices Phil Collins' manager in GTA
Timothy Spall voices Phil Collins' manager in GTACredit: GETTY / ROCKSTAR GAMES

Actor Timothy Spall, 66, voices the role of Phil Collins' manager Barry Mickelthwaite in the game.

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

Frankie Boyle

Frankie Boyle appeared as himself in GTA IV
Frankie Boyle appeared as himself in GTA IVCredit: PA / ROCKSTAR GAMES

Frankie Boyle, 51, is another star to appear as himself in GTA.

The Scottish comedian is seen doing a stand-up act in the Split Sides club in Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned.

Cara Delevingne

Cara Delevingne voiced a radio DJ in the game
Cara Delevingne voiced a radio DJ in the gameCredit: Getty

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

She voices a DJ on the radio station Non-Stop-Pop which players hear whenever they're behind the wheel.

Jamie Harris

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