Call of Duty is one of the oldest and most popular FPS franchises in the world. The first game was developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision in 2003 with the World War II setting. Over time, the series evolve and start to use more modern settings such as the midst of the Cold War, futuristic worlds, and outer space. The main series of Call of Duty has a total of 17 games, with a year gap between each release.

 Call Of Duty Characters In Real Life
Call of Duty is one of the oldest and most popular FPS franchises in the world

Throughout the series, many iconic characters were introduced such as Captain MacTavish, Ghost, Captain John Price, Victor Reznov,... and they are one of the main reasons why Call of Duty has such a loyal fanbase. These characters were so well-developed that they have been able to connect with players when they go through the journey together in the game.

Most of Call of Duty characters, operators weren't based on any real-like people and were just designed based on the input of military officer and veteran, with the exception of the latest operator Ronin. But what if there are actual Call of Duty characters in real life then how would they look like. Let's find out about it together with us below.

Call of Duty Characters In Real Life - Operator Ronin

Let's first start with the only character in Call of Duty that was actually based on a real-life person. Operator Daniel "Ronin" Shinoda was based on a Green Beret called Tu Lam. Tu Lam is 23 years and he has spent 18 years in the Army in Special Forces, deploying to 27 countries, most of which were war zones and conflict areas. The developer used motion capture technology to create the character model after him.

Call Of Duty Characters In Real Life
Operator Daniel "Ronin" Shinoda was based on a Green Beret called Tu Lam

Call of Duty Characters In Real Life - Captain Price

Next, we have Captain John Price, the main character in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and one of the most iconic characters in the Call of Duty franchise. His voice was portrayed by Barry Sloane

 Call Of Duty Characters In Real Life
Call of Duty Morden Warfare characters in real-life - The famous Captain Price was portrayed by Barry Sloane

Call of Duty Characters In Real Life - Alex

Alex is among the four playable characters in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and he was portrayed by Chad Michael Collins.

Call Of Duty Characters In Real Life
Call of Duty Morden Warfare characters in real-life - Alex portrayed by Chad Michael Collins

Call of Duty Characters In Real Life - SGT. Griggs

Staff Sergeant Griggs appeared in Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered. He is voiced by Mark Grigsby. You probably realized by now that these voice actors look just like the characters they voiced. That is because it is true. These characters were model after their voice actors suing the motion capture technology.

 Call Of Duty Characters In Real Life
Staff Sergeant Griggs portrayed by Mark Grigsby

Call of Duty Characters In Real Life - Kyle Garrick

Sergeant Kyle "Gaz" Garrick is a playable character in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. Kyle Garrick was portrayed by Elliot Knight.

Call Of Duty Characters In Real Life
Call of Duty Morden Warfare characters in real-life - Kyle Garrick was portrayed by Elliot Knight

Call of Duty Characters In Real Life - Nikolai

Nikolai is a Russian informant who works for the S.A.S. in Call of Duty 4. He disguised as an Ultranationalist to stay among the enemy and get information. Nikolai was portrayed by Stefan Kapicic.

Call Of Duty Characters In Real Life
Nikolai was portrayed by Stefan Kapicic

Call of Duty Characters In Real Life - Farah Karim

Commander "Farah" Ahmed Karim is the founding member and the commander of the Urzikstan Liberation Force in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. She was portrayed by Claudia Doumit.

Call Of Duty Characters In Real Life
Commander "Farah" Ahmed Karim portrayed by Claudia Doumit

Call of Duty Characters In Real Life - Hadir Karim

Hadir Karim is a combat Lieutenant in the Urzikstan Liberation Force. He was portrayed by Aidan Bristow.

Call Of Duty Characters In Real Life
Hadir Karim portrayed by Aidan Bristow

Call of Duty Characters In Real Life - Young Hadir

Young Hadir was portrayed by Roman Coto.

Call Of Duty Characters In Real Life
Young Hadir was portrayed by Roman Coto

Call of Duty Characters In Real Life - Walid Karim

Walid Karim is the father of Farah and Hadir Ahmed Karim in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. He was portrayed by Jared Farid Ward.

Call Of Duty Characters In Real Life
Call of Duty Morden Warfare characters in real-life - Walid Karim portrayed by Jared Farid Ward

Call of Duty Characters In Real Life - General Lyons

Lieutenant General Lyons is a character in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. She was portrayed by Debra Wilson.

Call Of Duty Characters In Real Life
Call of Duty Morden Warfare characters in real-life - Lieutenant General Lyons portrayed by Debra Wilson

Call of Duty Characters In Real Life - Colonel Norris

Colonel Norris is an officer in the United States Marine Corps in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. He was portrayed by Nick Boraine.

Call Of Duty Characters In Real Life
Call of Duty Morden Warfare characters in real-life - Colonel Norris portrayed by Nick Boraine

Call of Duty Characters In Real Life - Kate Laswell

Kate Laswell is a former CIA agent featured in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. She was portrayed by Rya Kihlstedt.

Call Of Duty Characters In Real Life
Call of Duty Morden Warfare characters in real-life - Kate Laswell portrayed by Rya Kihlstedt

Call of Duty Characters In Real Life - Kamarov

Kamarov was a Russian Loyalist who appeared in many Call of Duty games to help Captain Price. He was portrayed by Gene Farber.

Call Of Duty Characters In Real Life
Kamarov portrayed by Gene Farber

Call of Duty Characters In Real Life - Amon Rahar

Amon Rahar is the son of Jamal Rahar in Call of Duty Morden Warfare. He as his mother by Nikolai and brought to The Butcher. He was portrayed by Asher Sarraf.

Call Of Duty Characters In Real Life
Call of Duty Morden Warfare characters in real life - Amon Rahar portrayed by Asher Sarraf

Call of Duty Characters In Real Life - Roman Barkov

General Roman D. Barkov is the main antagonist featured in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. He was portrayed by Konstantin Lavysh.

call Of Duty Characters In Real Life
Call of Duty Morden Warfare characters in real-life - Roman Barkov portrayed by Konstantin Lavysh

Call of Duty Characters In Real Life - The Butcher

Jamal "The Butcher" Rahar is the tertiary antagonist in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. He was portrayed by Nick E. Tarabay.

Call Of Duty Characters In Real Life
Call of Duty Morden Warfare characters in real-life - Jamal "The Butcher" Rahar portrayed by Nick E. Tarabay

Call of Duty Characters In Real Life - The Wolf

Omar Sulaman, also known as The Wolf, is the secondary antagonist of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. He was portrayed by Joel Sweltow.

Call Of Duty Characters In Real Life
Call of Duty Morden Warfare characters in real-life - Omar Sulaman portrayed by Joel Sweltow

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