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Brian Real Name: Brian Heder (GTA 6 Character Bio)

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Brian's real name is Brian Heder.

Brian Heder in official Grand Theft Auto VI art
Brian Heder in official Grand Theft Auto VI art. Image: Rockstar Games
Known as
Brian
Real name
Brian Heder
Nickname/alias
Brian
Game(s)
Grand Theft Auto VI (announced; Rockstar lists release as November 19, 2026)
Story role
Old-school Keys drug runner; Jason's landlord
Voice/performance actor
Not officially announced by Rockstar
Real-life inspiration
None officially documented
Category
Grand Theft Auto Characters

Fictional character. Brian Heder is a fictional character from Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto series. They're not a real person.

Quick answer

Brian Heder is a fictional GTA VI character: an old-school Leonida Keys drug smuggler who lets Jason Duval live rent-free in exchange for help with shakedowns.

Bio

Everything in this bio comes from Rockstar's official GTA VI material. We don't use leaks or rumors.

Who is Brian Heder?

Rockstar calls Brian "a classic drug runner from the golden age of smuggling in the Keys." He's "still moving product through his boat yard with his third wife, Lori," and he's "been around long enough to let others do his dirty work." His tagline: "Nothing better than a Mudslide at sunset."

Personality

Rockstar describes him this way: "Looks like a Leonida beach bum — moves like a great white shark." A quote from his profile: "I hauled so much grass in that plane, I could make the state of Leonida levitate."

Ties to Jason and Cal

Rockstar says "Brian's letting Jason live rent-free at one of his properties — so long as he helps with local shakedowns, and stops by for Lori's sangria once in a while." Cal Hampton is described as a fellow associate of Brian's.

Voice actor and inspiration

Rockstar hasn't officially named the actor who plays this character, and Polygon has said the voice cast isn't confirmed. No real-life inspiration has been officially documented either. Any names you see online are unconfirmed, and we'll update this bio when Rockstar confirms more.

Read the full GTA 6 guide: release date, story, characters and features, or browse every GTA character bio.

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FAQ

What is Brian's real name?

Brian's real name is Brian Heder.

Is Brian Heder playable?

No. He's a supporting character.

Who is Lori?

According to Rockstar, Lori is Brian's third wife. She helps him run the boat yard.

Who plays Brian Heder?

Rockstar hasn't officially named the actor. Some fans have guessed at a real-life lookalike or inspiration, but nothing is confirmed, so we don't list a name.

In the news

Sources

  1. rockstargames.com
  2. rockstargames.com
  3. polygon.com
  4. rockstargames.com/VI/only-in-leonida/brian