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Geoffrey Lazer Ramsey (born Geoffrey Paul Wright on June 19, 1975; later Geoffrey Paul Fink)[1][2] is an American film producer, actor and internet personality. He co-founded the production company Rooster Teeth and is known for voicing Dexter Grif in the web series Red vs. Blue. He also co-founded Achievement Hunter, a now defunct gaming division of Rooster Teeth.[3][4]

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Early life

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Ramsey was born and grew up primarily in the Mobile, Alabama area, where he attended elementary and high school, but also lived in Pensacola and Jacksonville, Florida, Beaverton Oregon,[5] and the outlying areas of New Orleans.[6] He was a Semi-professional bowler in his teen years, and enlisted into the United States Army before graduating high school, beginning basic training at Fort Jackson in South Carolina shortly afterwards. His service lasted from 1993 to 1998, though he went on to serve as a photojournalist in Kuwait;[7][8][9] he was based at Fort Hood during that time. He studied journalism at Fort Benjamin Harrison.[10]

After his military service, Ramsey worked as a roadie for the band Catch 22 and as a production assistant for View Askew Productions.[11][12] Ramsey then secured a job at the tech support company teleNetwork, where he met Burnie Burns and Gus Sorola. Prior to working for Rooster Teeth, he also co-created the web site drunkgamers.com with Sorola, hiring Burns shortly afterwards to run the site.

Rooster Teeth

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Ramsey (far left) with other members of Achievement Hunter on a panel at RTX 2014

Ramsey is one of the original voice actors for Rooster Teeth's sci-fi comedy machinima series Red vs. Blue (2003–2024) as the voice of Dexter Grif.[13][14][15] Since then, he has gone on to become an Internet celebrity, regularly appearing at conventions such as PAX and Com Blue with Red vs. Blue actors Burnie Burns, Gus Sorola and Joel Heyman on the Rooster Teeth Podcast. He has only appeared on the podcast sporadically since September 2011, but was one of the hosts on a November 2014 episode of The Patch, Rooster Teeth's gaming podcast. Ramsey's other work with Rooster Teeth includes voicing The Omnipotent Voice in the machinima series The Strangerhood (2004–2006), playing a fictionalized version of himself in both Captain Dynamic (2008) and Rooster Teeth Shorts (2009–present), being a "lab rat" in Immersion (2010), and voicing the Corpirate, the primary antagonist of the first season of the animated series X-Ray and Vav (2014).

In 2008, Ramsey started Achievement Hunter with his colleague Jack Pattillo, a department of Rooster Teeth Productions centered largely on video games. The site originally focused on making videos of achievement guides and Easter eggs found in video games, but has since moved its primary focus to comedic "Let's Play" videos, wherein they play video games and provide humorous commentary, as well as other game-related videos and live-action content featuring the same personalities.

Additionally, he appeared in the bi-weekly reality series Happy Hour alongside his friend and coworker Gavin Free and his second wife Griffon Ramsey.[16] In June 2018, Rooster Teeth launched its first pop-up store in Los Angeles featuring a collection of shirts, hoodies, bags, and pins designed by Ramsey.[17] On September 23, 2019, it was announced that Ramsey had been appointed executive creative director of Rooster Teeth.[18]

Personal life

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While changing his surname to his stepfather's, "Ramsey", he was informed by the court that it would not cost any more to change any of his other names, so he jokingly changed his middle name to "Lazer".[19][20]

It is not publicly known when Ramsey married his first wife, Sarah[21] but as mentioned in a story from the Rooster Teeth podcast it just so happened he finalised his divorce from his first wife and got engaged to his second on the same day.[22]

Ramsey married his second wife, Griffon Ramsey, in 2005. They have a daughter named Millicent.[23] In November 2017, Griffon confirmed on Twitter that the two were in the process of an amicable divorce.[24] Geoff announced the following April that he was divorced in a video on the Let's Play channel on YouTube.[25]

Ramsey began dating an Austin-based hairstylist/salon owner, Emily Hatfield, in 2019. The couple became engaged in October 2022,[26] and were married November 2023.[27]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1994 Renaissance Man Soldier Uncredited
2015 Let's Play Live: The Documentary Himself[28] Documentary
2017 The Tattooist Himself[29] Documentary
2018 Blood Fest Guns
2018 Why We're Here: 15 Years of Rooster Teeth Himself[30] Documentary
2019 Waiting for the Punchline Himself[31] Documentary
2024 Red vs. Blue: Restoration Dexter Grif Voice; Direct-to-Video

Web

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Year Title Role Notes
2003–2020 Red vs. Blue Dexter Grif (voice)[32][33] Also producer
2004–2006, 2015 The Strangerhood Mister Mystery
2008–2011, 2017–2024 Rooster Teeth Podcast Himself
2009 Captain Dynamic Himself Also producer
2009–2014 Rooster Teeth Shorts Himself
2010–2011 Immersion Himself
2011 O Brave New World Himself[34]
2014 X-Ray and Vav Corpirate (voice)[35]
2014–2016 Happy Hour Himself
2015–2020 Off Topic Himself[36] Also producer
2016–2019 Theater Mode Himself[36]
2016–2018 Heroes and Halfwits Bo Jingles, Akshay, others[36]
2017 The Eleven Little Roosters Boomerang Geoff[37]
2018–2020 Haunter Himself[38] Also producer
2018–2019 Hardcore Tabletop Himself[39]
2020 Last Laugh Himself[40]
2020–2024 F**kface Himself[41]
2020 Hardcore Mini Golf Himself[42]
2021–2023 Annual Pass Himself[43]
2023–present So...Alright Himself[44]
2024–present Regulation Podcast Himself[45] The F**kface podcast was rebranded to the
Regulation Podcast following the closure
of Rooster Teeth in May 2024.

Video games

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Year Title Role Notes
2007 Halo 3 Additional Voices Credited as Geoff Lazer Ramsey
2016 Worms W.M.D Worm
2018 Red Dead Redemption 2 Train Station Clerk Credited as Geoff Lazer Ramsey
2019 Vicious Circle Blitz[46]

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Geoffrey Lazer Ramsey (born June 19, 1975) is an American voice actor, , and internet personality best known for co-founding the digital media company Productions in 2003 and for voicing the character Dexter Grif in the long-running Red vs. Blue. Born in , Ramsey served in the U.S. Army as a photojournalist from 1993 to 1998 before transitioning to entertainment. He legally changed his middle name to "Lazer" as a humorous personal choice. Alongside co-founders including , , Jason Saldaña, , and , Ramsey helped build into a prominent online content creator, starting with the series Red vs. Blue, which used Halo gameplay footage and became a pioneering web production. His voice work as the laid-back, sarcastic Grif spanned 19 seasons of the series, contributing to its status as one of the most viewed online shows in the early . In 2008, Ramsey co-created Achievement Hunter, Rooster Teeth's gaming division, where he hosted Let's Play videos and competitive gaming content that attracted millions of viewers and solidified his reputation as a charismatic on-screen personality. Throughout his tenure at Rooster Teeth, he took on various creative roles, including executive creative director from 2019, and appeared in other projects like the animated series X-Ray and Vav and the podcast The Patch. In 2020, amid company-wide scandals, Ramsey faced allegations of past and issued a public apology. The company was acquired by in 2019 and later by , which shut it down in March 2024 amid industry shifts; it was revived in February 2025 by co-founder . After transitioning away from on-camera roles around 2019 but remaining in an executive capacity until the 2024 shutdown, Ramsey has pursued independent ventures, including hosting the So... Alright, which explores personal anecdotes and pop .

Early years

Childhood and family background

Geoffrey Paul Fink was born on June 19, 1975, in . Raised in a modest family, he spent much of his childhood in the Mobile area, attending local elementary and high schools. His early years were marked by frequent relocations across the , including time in Florida and the outlying areas near New Orleans, . As a teenager, Ramsey developed a strong interest in , eventually reaching semi-professional status through competitive play. These formative experiences in varied environments contributed to his adaptability, setting the stage for later life changes.

Military service and education

Geoff Ramsey enlisted in the United States Army in 1993, shortly after dropping out of high school, and served until his honorable discharge in 1998. During this period, he trained and worked as a photojournalist, capturing images and stories for military publications. Ramsey completed basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, before being assigned to Fort Hood, Texas, where he was primarily stationed. From there, he deployed to Kuwait, contributing to coverage of operations in the region as part of his role in public affairs and visual documentation. He also received specialized journalism training at the Defense Information School located at Fort Benjamin Harrison in Indiana, honing skills in photographic storytelling and reporting that would influence his later professional path. He spent the final years of his service stationed at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey. The discipline and creative outlet provided by his military photojournalism experience motivated Ramsey to transition into civilian media and upon his 1998 discharge, seeking roles that leveraged his newfound expertise in and visual media. This shift marked a departure from his pre-enlistment interests, such as competitive , toward structured opportunities in the entertainment industry.

Professional career

Pre-Rooster Teeth employment

Following his , Geoff Ramsey transitioned into civilian employment in the entertainment industry, beginning with a role as a roadie for the band , an East Brunswick-based group. He spent approximately one year in this position, handling equipment and logistics for their tours, which provided initial hands-on experience in live production environments. Ramsey later served as a for , the company founded by filmmaker . In this capacity, he contributed to various projects, assisting with set operations and coordination while gaining practical knowledge of film production workflows, including script handling and on-location . This role immersed him in independent filmmaking techniques, fostering skills in media coordination and creative support. Subsequently, Ramsey joined teleNetwork Partners, a tech support company, where he worked in IT support roles. It was during this employment that he met future collaborators and , with whom he bonded over shared interests in gaming and online content creation. This period marked his entry into digital media support, building on prior production experiences to explore emerging web-based production methods.

Founding and roles at

Geoff Ramsey co-founded Productions in 2003 alongside , , , Jason Saldaña, and in , initially operating out of Burns' apartment to produce online video content. This collaboration stemmed from Ramsey's earlier connections with Burns and Sorola at the IT support company TeleNetwork, where they bonded over shared interests in gaming and filmmaking. From the company's inception, Ramsey took on key roles in production, contributing to early operational and creative efforts, while also establishing himself as a prominent voice actor within the studio's initial projects. In 2008, Ramsey co-founded , Rooster Teeth's dedicated gaming division focused on videos and community engagement, serving as its head and general manager from 2008 until 2016. Under his leadership, the division grew into a cornerstone of Rooster Teeth's online presence, though it became defunct in 2024 following internal restructuring. Ramsey's involvement extended to broader company initiatives, including the oversight of merchandise development as part of his evolving executive responsibilities. In September 2019, Ramsey was appointed executive , a role that expanded his oversight of Rooster Teeth's strategies, including merchandise and fan engagement efforts. This position built on his earlier contributions to product lines, such as the launch of Rooster Teeth's first pop-up store in in June 2018, which featured an exclusive collection of apparel, accessories, and pins from Ramsey's personal "Cult of Geoff" brand. The store's success highlighted Ramsey's influence in bridging creative content with commercial merchandising, helping to cultivate a dedicated fanbase through limited-edition releases and pop-up events.

Key contributions to Rooster Teeth projects

Geoff Ramsey is best known for his longstanding role as the voice of Dexter Grif in the machinima series , which he performed from its premiere in 2003 through the final season, Restoration, released in 2024. As a co-founder of , Ramsey also contributed to production aspects of the series, including oversight in its creative direction during his tenure as executive creative director from 2019 onward. In addition to Red vs. Blue, Ramsey provided voice work for other Rooster Teeth animated series, including the role of Mister Mystery in The Strangerhood across its original run from 2004 to 2006. He appeared as a lab rat in the live-action mockumentary Immersion during its first season from 2010 to 2011, participating in experiments testing video game realism. Ramsey also voiced the character Corpirate in the animated superhero series X-Ray and Vav in 2014. In October 2022, Ramsey faced public backlash for a comment perceived as insensitive toward a former employee's experiences with , prompting his apology and a company statement addressing broader issues of hateful behavior at . The incident contributed to his reduced on-screen presence in subsequent years. Ramsey was a prominent participant in several podcasts, co-hosting the Rooster Teeth Podcast during its early years from 2008 to 2011 and making recurring appearances from 2017 to 2024. He served as a co-host and recurring guest on Off Topic, Achievement Hunter's unscripted discussion , from its launch in 2015 until 2020. Additionally, Ramsey starred in Happy Hour from 2014 to 2016, a bi-weekly series documenting comedic challenges and adventures alongside his then-wife and colleague . Ramsey contributed to Rooster Teeth's short-form content through live-action and animated projects, including a starring role as a fictionalized version of himself in the 2009 animated short Captain Dynamic. He also appeared in multiple episodes of RT Shorts from 2009 to 2014, often in comedic sketches and stunts that highlighted his on-camera presence.

Later and independent ventures

Ramsey began pursuing independent projects while still associated with , including launching the comedic podcast F**kface in 2020 with co-hosts and Andrew Panton. Following the announcement of 's shutdown on March 6, 2024, by general manager , citing challenges in due to shifts in consumer behavior and monetization, co-founder Geoff Ramsey publicly addressed the closure in a video response alongside Levin, expressing a heavy heart over the end of the 21-year company while noting the continuation of certain podcast operations under . In the wake of the shutdown, Ramsey continued his podcasting work independently, including the rebranding of the F**kface podcast to the Regulation Podcast in May 2024, which expanded to include additional co-hosts Nick Harwood and and maintained its focus on friendship and absurdity with ongoing episodes. Concurrently, Ramsey sustained his role as host of the So... Alright podcast, which he launched in August 2023 to explore eclectic topics through casual, rabbit-hole discussions, producing weekly episodes that delve into subjects like history, , and culture without formal expertise. Ramsey's later activities have centered on independent and production, with business inquiries directed through his personal management for new opportunities in media and entertainment. His social media presence, particularly on , has served as a platform for announcing projects and engaging with fans on career transitions. In 2025, marking his 50th birthday on June 19, Ramsey reflected on his professional journey in a dedicated So... Alright titled "50 Years," discussing personal growth and the evolving landscape of creation amid the shift from corporate to independent ventures.

Personal life

Marriages and relationships

Geoff Ramsey's first marriage was to , ending in divorce in 2005. Later that year, on June 2, 2005, he married Griffon O'Connell, with whom he shared professional overlaps at , where she worked as a and on various projects. The couple, who formed a key part of the creative community, announced their amicable separation in November 2017 and finalized the divorce in 2018. In 2023, Ramsey married Emily Hatfield after six years of dating, having met in their respective 40s and 30s. The pair incorporated personal mementos into their wedding, such as dried flowers from Ramsey's early gestures to Hatfield serving as petals for the flower girl. Post-divorce from O'Connell, Ramsey has publicly reflected on relationships in interviews and podcasts, noting his initial reluctance to remarry due to past experiences but crediting therapy and Hatfield's influence for embracing a supportive partnership later in life. He described their bond as a collaborative "team" dynamic, built on vulnerability and equality.

Family and name change

Geoffrey Lazer Ramsey, born Geoffrey Paul Wright and later Geoffrey Paul Fink, legally changed his surname to Ramsey to reflect his stepfather's name, embracing a stronger sense of personal and familial identity. During the process, the court informed him that there was no additional cost to modify other parts of his name, prompting him to humorously select "Lazer" as his as a playful assertion of individuality. Ramsey and his former wife, , welcomed their daughter, Millicent "Millie" Ramsey, on September 23, 2005. Millie's birth significantly influenced Ramsey's professional output at , where he sought to produce more family-friendly content, such as the co-hosted gaming series Schooled in , to create accessible media for his daughter amid the company's typically mature-oriented projects. As of 2025, Ramsey's family includes his wife, Emily Hatfield-Ramsey, whom he married in 2023 after a relationship that began in their later years and emphasized personal growth through . The couple has no children together, with Hatfield-Ramsey serving as a to , and they consider their English bulldogs as their primary "family" companions. This structure has allowed Ramsey to integrate into his work, such as inviting Hatfield-Ramsey to professional settings to foster a supportive blend of relationships and career.

Media appearances and filmography

Films

Geoff Ramsey's early film appearance came in the 1994 comedy Renaissance Man, directed by , where he had an uncredited role as a . In 2015, Ramsey appeared as himself in the documentary Live: The Documentary, which explores the rise of live gaming events and features Rooster Teeth's team, including Ramsey's involvement in turning online gaming into stage performances. Ramsey featured as himself in the 2017 Rooster Teeth documentary The Tattooist, a personal exploration of tattoo culture where he undergoes training from a professional artist and reflects on the stories behind his own ink. The 2018 documentary Why We're Here: 15 Years of Rooster Teeth includes Ramsey as himself, recounting the company's history, growth, and community impact alongside founders and staff. In the 2018 horror-comedy Blood Fest, produced by , Ramsey portrayed the character Guns, a festival attendee in a meta horror event that traps fans with real monsters. Ramsey appeared as himself in the 2019 Rooster Teeth documentary Waiting for the Punchline, following comedian Nick Scarpino's journey in San Francisco's stand-up scene, with Ramsey providing support and insights into the comedy world. Finally, in 2024, Ramsey reprised his voice role as Dexter Grif in the animated film Red vs. Blue: Restoration, the concluding chapter of the long-running Red vs. Blue series, where Grif confronts lingering threats in a sci-fi military setting.

Web series and podcasts

Geoff Ramsey provided the voice for Dexter Grif, a laid-back and sarcastic soldier, in the long-running , which aired from 2003 to 2020 and became a cornerstone of 's early output. As a co-founder of , he also contributed to production aspects, including oversight and creative input during the series' extensive run across 18 seasons. In the surreal comedy series (2004–2006), Ramsey voiced the enigmatic Mister Mystery, a recurring character who delivered cryptic narration and added to the show's oddball humor inspired by . He also provided the voice for the Omnipotent Voice, an omnipresent narrator element. A brief revival in 2015 saw Ramsey involved in production, though his on-screen voice work was limited compared to the original run. Ramsey voiced the villainous Corpirate, a corporate-themed with plans for , in the animated superhero parody X-Ray and Vav (2014), appearing in three episodes of the first season. His performance emphasized the character's bombastic and greedy personality, fitting the series' satirical take on comic book tropes. Ramsey co-hosted the Rooster Teeth Podcast from its inception in 2008 through 2011, alongside founders like and , discussing company news, gaming, and personal anecdotes in a casual format that helped build the brand's community. He returned as a regular host from 2017 to 2024, contributing to over 700 episodes and maintaining the show's irreverent tone even as the lineup evolved. From 2015 to 2020, Ramsey co-created and hosted , a freeform discussion with Michael Jones, where guests shared unscripted stories on topics ranging from pop culture to personal experiences, amassing hundreds of episodes known for their spontaneous humor. He also starred in and produced the web series (2014–2016), a lighthearted vlog-style show with his then-wife and , featuring comedic challenges and everyday antics like pranks and family outings. Ramsey appeared as himself in Theater Mode (2016–2019), an Achievement Hunter riffing on films in the style of Mystery Science Theater 3000, where he provided live commentary on B-movies and cult classics across 24 episodes, often highlighting absurd plot points with his dry wit. In the The Eleven Little Roosters (2017), Ramsey portrayed Boomerang Geoff, a paranoid agent in a -inspired mystery, blending his real-life persona with fictional for seven episodes. He hosted the investigation Haunter (2018–2020), leading the team to haunted sites worldwide, using unorthodox methods like provocation to capture evidence, across two seasons. Ramsey created and hosted Hardcore Tabletop (2018–2019), a competitive elevating board games like Monopoly to high-stakes tournaments with real money prizes, pitting staff against professional players in two seasons of intense gameplay. He hosted the endurance comedy challenge Last Laugh (2020), where talents competed to suppress laughter in locked rooms for hours, using props and performers, across two seasons. In Hardcore Mini Golf (2020), Ramsey co-hosted a single-season competition series with Jack Pattillo, featuring friends building and playing custom mini-golf courses for a championship jacket. Ramsey co-hosted the theme park-focused podcast Annual Pass (2021–2023) with Jack Pattillo, exploring ride histories, park trivia, and listener stories in over 100 episodes, often drawing from their shared enthusiasm for coasters and attractions. Since 2020, he has hosted the Regulation Podcast (formerly F**kface), a conversational show with Gavin Free and rotating guests like Andrew Webster and Eric Baudour, delving into absurd topics, viewer mail, and casual banter in ongoing weekly episodes. In 2023, Ramsey launched the solo podcast So... Alright, where he shares eclectic "rabbit hole" research on subjects like history and science in a relaxed, fireside-chat format, continuing to release episodes as of 2025. Following Rooster Teeth's closure in 2024, Ramsey transitioned these independent projects to new platforms, maintaining his focus on unscripted audio content.

Video games

Geoff Ramsey has provided voice acting for several video games, often leveraging his background in gaming content creation at Rooster Teeth. In 2007, he contributed additional voices to Halo 3, including UNSC Marine lines, credited as Geoff Lazer Ramsey. Ramsey voiced the character Worm in Worms W.M.D. (2016), a turn-based strategy game featuring anthropomorphic worms in combat. He portrayed the Train Station Clerk in Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018), an open-world Western , with his performance noted for its recognizable delivery among fans. In 2019, Ramsey lent his voice to Blitz, a playable character, in , a multiplayer arena brawler emphasizing monster-versus-hunter gameplay. His roles in these titles were influenced by his leadership in Rooster Teeth's , the company's gaming division he co-founded in 2008.

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