Brian Trueman facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Brian Trueman
|
|
|---|---|
| Born | 16 May 1932 Manchester, England
|
| Died | August/September 2024 (aged 92) |
| Occupation | Writer, voice actor |
| Years active | 1957–2024 |
Brian Trueman (born 16 May 1932 – died August/September 2024) was a talented English writer and voice actor. He was also a broadcaster. Brian was best known for his work with Cosgrove Hall Films, an animation studio. He helped create and narrate many popular children's cartoon series. Most of these shows were made in the 1970s and 1980s.
Contents
Brian Trueman's Early Life
Brian Trueman was born in Manchester, England, on 16 May 1932. He went to Stretford Grammar School. After that, he studied for one year at the University of Manchester.
Brian Trueman's Amazing Career
Brian Trueman's cartoons were first shown on ITV. They were part of its CITV children's programming. He also hosted a children's film quiz show for the BBC called Screen Test. He took over from the original host, Michael Rodd, and presented the show from 1979 to 1983.
Before he became a writer, Brian worked for many years in local TV. He worked in the North West region of England. He hosted shows like It's Trueman and Granada Reports. He also hosted a film review show called Cinema for Granada Television. He took over this role from Michael Parkinson.
In 1951, when he was younger, Brian performed on stage. He was part of the Urmston Amateur Operatic Society. This group is now called the Urmston Musical Theatre. He played the character Big Ben in a show called Merrie England.
Popular TV Shows Brian Trueman Worked On
Brian Trueman worked on many beloved children's shows. He was a writer or voice actor for these programs:
- SuperTed - Pilot episode
- Chorlton and the Wheelies
- Jamie and the Magic Torch
- Cockleshell Bay
- The Wind in the Willows - He voiced Henchman Weasel and other characters.
- The Treacle People
- Screen Test
- Alias the Jester
- DangerMouse
- The Reluctant Dragon
- Count Duckula
- Victor and Hugo
- Truckers
- Budgie the Little Helicopter
- Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends - He was a writer for series 6 and 7.
Remembering Brian Trueman
It was announced on 2 September 2024 that Brian Trueman had passed away. He was 92 years old.
