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Adrian Truss Biography

Birth Name:Adrian Truss

Birth Place:London, Ontario, England

Profession Actor, Writer

Fast Facts

  • Won a Gemini Award for Best Individual or Ensemble Performance in an Animated Program or Series for "Atomic Betty" in 2009
  • Studied acting at Ryerson University from 1975 to 1977
  • Best known as a voice actor who has worked on "Jane and the Dragon," "Rolie Polie Olie," and "Totally Spies!"
  • Has a long history as a comedic actor and has performed with Second City in London and Toronto, appeared on SCTV, and directed several London Second City shows
  • Founded in the improv troupe Illustrated Men in 1986 with Bruce Hunter and David Hubbard
  • He is the voice announcer for Eaton's and Sprint, and has done voices for radio and television commercials
  • Has written and directed several plays for the Toronto stage, including "Dragonhead" and "Retribution․"

Awards

  • 2008Gemini-Best Individual or Ensemble Performance in an Animated Program or Series: nominated
  • 2009Gemini-Best Individual or Ensemble Performance in an Animated Program or Series: winner
  • 2016ACTRA Toronto Award-Outstanding Performance - Voice: nominated