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Brian Real Name: Brian Heder (GTA 6 Character Bio)
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Brian's real name is Brian Heder.

- 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.
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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.
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