CoD Vanguard voice actors: Full cast list

Matt Porter
Vanguard's main voice actors

Call of Duty games have seen plenty of famous faces make appearances in campaigns, and Vanguard is no different. Here are all the voice actors in Vanguard, along with the characters they play.

From Kit Harrington to Jeff Goldblum, and Heather Graham to Jason Statham, a huge number of Hollywood’s elite have made appearances in Call of Duty campaigns over the years.

The latest entry into the series sees more well-known actors make their way into the gaming landscape, taking on characters as part of the game’s sprawling campaign.

If you’ve enjoyed Vanguard’s World War II storyline, and want to know who brought these characters to life, we’ve got a full list of everyone who starred in the game.


Arthur Kingsley – Chiké Okonkwo

Arthur Kingsley and Chiké Okonkwo

Chiké Okonkwo stars in Vanguard as Lieutenant Arthur Kingsley, one of the four main protagonists in the game. Kingsley is in charge of a special forces unit as part of the British Special Operations Executive and is attempting to gain information on Project Phoenix.

Okonkwo is best known for his work on British television, where he has starred in series like New Tricks, Paradox, and appeared in sci-fi drama La Brea in late 2021.


Lucas Riggs – Martin Copping

Lucas Riggs and Martin Copping

Martin Copping plays Second Lieutenant Lucas Riggs in Vanguard’s campaign. Born in Australia, Riggs signed up to fight in World War II before conscription was even a thing, and is seen as a gentle giant by his friends.

Copping himself is no stranger to voicing video game characters. The Australian played Sipes in Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, and also provided lines for Max ‘Mozzie’ Goose in Rainbow Six Siege.


Polina Petrova – Laura Bailey

Polina Petrova and Laura Bailey

Lieutenant Polina Petrova is voiced by Laura Bailey. Born in Stalingrad, Petrova is a sharpshooter of few words and is determined to see her home free from the Axis invaders who have invaded it.

If you play a lot of video games, there’s a good chance this isn’t the first time you’ve heard Bailey’s work. The American has featured in the Uncharted series, The Last of Us Part II, and in Halo Guardians. She also does a lot of voices in dubbed anime series.


Wade Jackson – Derek Phillips

Wade Jackson and Derek Phillips

Derek Phillips plays Lieutenant Wade Jackson, a New York pilot known for his charm and daredevil antics.

Phillips is best known for his role in Friday Night Lights, and also voiced parts in The Last of Us, Fallout 4, and Dishonored.


Other characters

  • Desmond ‘Des’ Wilmot – Nikolai Nikolaeff: Nijolaeff is known for playing Vladimar in Netflix’s Daredevil series, along with appearances in Fargo and The OA.
  • Henry Baker – Steven Brand: Steven Brand played Dr. Gabriel Valack for two seasons of Teen Wolf, along with roles in Hawaii Five-0.
  • Jannick Richter – Dominic Monaghan: Monaghan starred as Merry in all three Lord of the Rings movies, and also appeared in Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker.
  • Mateo Hernandez – Christopher Rivas: Christopher Rivas has made appearances in Grey’s Anatomy, NCIS, GLOW, and New Amsterdam.
  • Richard Webb – Simon Quarterman: Simon Quarterman is best known as Lee Sizemore from Westworld.

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Image Credits: Sledgehammer Games / YouTube: Pulse / Wikimedia Commons / Instagram: Derek Phillips

About The Author

Matt is CharlieINTEL's UK Editor, specializing in all things Call of Duty, including Warzone and Modern Warfare 2. Matt previously worked as a freelance esports writer for Gfinity, before joining Dexerto in 2018 as a Junior & Senior Writer. You can contact Matt via email at: [email protected]