Michael De Santa is one of the three playable protagonists in Grand Theft Auto V.
Michael is a middle-aged, retired bank robber. After being apparently killed 9 years ago during a past operation with Trevor in North Yankton, Michael made a deal with the FIB and was sent off to live a new life in Los Santos under the disguise of "witness protection".
He now lives in a mansion in Rockford Hills with his dysfunctional family: disrespectful daughter Tracey, lazy son Jimmy, and spendthrift wife Amanda - who all had to change their surname from "Townley" to "De Santa".
After getting on the wrong side of a Mexican Cartel leader, Michael is forced to return to the criminal life, this time aided by his protege and up-and-coming criminal Franklin Clinton.
Michael is bored and frustrated by his domestic life, with his only outlets being whiskey, watching old Vinewood action movies, and trips to his therapist. He serves as the "brains" and leader of the gang, and is described as a "smooth operator".
Michael is an expert marksman - his Special Ability slows down time in a gunfight allowing him to pick off his targets with greater ease.
Michael De Santa: Character Info
- Role Main Protagonist, Playable Character
- Gender Male
- Born In Year 1965 (48 years old in 2013)
- Nationality
United States - Location Portola Drive, Rockford Hills, Los Santos
- Occupation Retired Bank Robber
- Also Known As Michael Townley; M; Mike; Mikey
- Performer / Actor Ned Luke
- Family
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Amanda De Santa - Wife -
Jimmy De Santa - Son -
Tracey De Santa - Daughter
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- Affiliation
Epsilon Program 
Franklin Clinton 
Trevor Philips 
Lester Crest - Property / Safehouse
De Santa Residence (Michael's Mansion) 
Trevor's Trailer - Playability Story Mode, Director Mode
- Vehicles
"You forget a thousand things every day. Make sure this is one of them."
- Michael's favorite movie quote.
Michael De Santa: Appearances
- Game Edition
GTA V Story Mode - Platforms PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
- As Protagonist (Playable)
- Prologue
- Complications
- Father/Son
- Marriage Counseling
- Daddy's Little Girl
- Friend Request
- The Good Husband (Family Mission)
- Casing the Jewel Store
- Carbine Rifles
- The Jewel Store Job (Loud Approach)
- Bugstars Equipment
- BZ Gas Grenades
- The Jewel Store Job (Smart Approach)
- Fame Or Shame
- Dead Man Walking
- Three's Company
- By the Book
- Did Somebody Say Yoga?
- The Merryweather Heist (Offshore)
- The Merryweather Heist (Freighter)
- Boiler Suits
- Masks
- Trash Truck
- Tow Truck
- Blitz Play
- I Fought the Law...
- Mr. Richards
- Caida Libre
- Paleto Score Setup
- Predator
- Military Hardware
- The Paleto Score
- Derailed
- Monkey Business
- Hang Ten
- Surveying the Score
- Bury the Hatchet
- Fresh Meat
- The Ballad of Rocco
- Cleaning out the Bureau
- Fire Truck
- The Bureau Raid (Fire Crew)
- The Bureau Raid (Roof Entry)
- The Wrap Up
- Reuniting the Family
- Doting Dad (Family Mission)
- Legal Trouble
- Lamar Down
- Meltdown
- Parenting 101 (Family Mission)
- Planning The Big Score
- Stingers
- Gauntlet (1-3)
- The Big Score (Subtle Approach)
- Sidetracked
- Driller
- The Big Score (Obvious Approach)
- The Third Way (Ending C)
- Grass Roots - Michael (Strangers Mission)
- Exercising Demons - Michael (Strangers Mission)
- Death at Sea (Strangers Mission)
- What Lies Beneath (Strangers Mission)
- Seeking the Truth (Strangers Mission)
- Accepting the Truth (Strangers Mission)
- Assuming the Truth (Strangers Mission)
- Chasing the Truth (Strangers Mission)
- Bearing the Truth (Strangers Mission)
- Delivering the Truth (Strangers Mission)
- Exercising the Truth (Strangers Mission)
- Unknowing the Truth (Strangers Mission)
- Michael De Santa Missions in Grand Theft Auto V:
- Appearances in Story Missions:
Michael De Santa: Screenshots
Michael De Santa: Artworks
