Brian Richard Trueman (16 May 1932 – 1 September 2024) was an English broadcaster, writer and voice actor. He was known mainly for his work with the animation studio Cosgrove Hall. He wrote and/or narrated children's cartoon series, mostly during the 1970s and 1980s.
Brian Trueman | |
|---|---|
| Born | Brian Richard Trueman 16 May 1932 Barton upon Irwell, Lancashire, England |
| Died | 1 September 2024 (aged 92) Stockport, Greater Manchester, England |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, voice actor |
| Years active | 1957–2024 |
| Spouse |
Angela Philpot (m. 1961) |
| Children | 2 |
Early life
editTrueman was born in Barton, Lancashire on 16 May 1932.[1] He attended Stretford Grammar School and one year at the University of Manchester.[2] During national service he served as a second lieutenant in the Royal Army Service Corps,[1]
Career
editTrueman's cartoons were originally shown on ITV, in its CITV programming slot. However, he also presented the BBC's children's film quiz Screen Test, taking over from original host Michael Rodd between 1979 and 1983.[3] Prior to taking up a writing career Brian worked for many years on local programming in the North West,[4] from It's Trueman to Granada Reports.[5] He also had a stint hosting Granada's film review show, Cinema, taking over from Michael Parkinson.
In 1951, in his youth, he appeared on stage for the Urmston Amateur Operatic Society (now the Urmston Musical Theatre) in a production of Merrie England, playing the role of Big Ben.
Death
editTrueman died following a short illness at Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport, Greater Manchester, on 1 September 2024, at the age of 92.[6][7][8][9]
Filmography
edit- SuperTed (not to be confused with Mike Young's character of the same name) - Pilot episode
- Chorlton and the Wheelies
- Jamie and the Magic Torch
- Cockleshell Bay[10]
- The Wind in the Willows - Henchman Weasel, Additional voices
- The Treacle People
- Screen Test
- Alias the Jester
- Danger Mouse - Stiletto Mafiosa, Additional voices
- The Reluctant Dragon
- Count Duckula - Nanny, Additional voices
- Victor and Hugo
- Truckers
- Budgie the Little Helicopter
- Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends - Writer (series 6 and 7 only)
References
edit- ^ a b Hayward, Anthony (4 September 2024). "Brian Trueman obituary". The Guardian. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
- ^ Manchester Evening News Thursday 31 July 1986, page 31
- ^ Mark J. Docherty; Alistair D. McGown (26 April 2003). The Hill and Beyond: Children's Television Drama - An Encyclopedia. British Film Institute. ISBN 978-0-85170-878-2.
- ^ David Nolan (2 August 2010). Tony Wilson - You're Entitled to an Opinion But. . .: The High times and many lives of the man behind Factory Records and The Hacienda. John Blake Publishing, Limited. p. 6. ISBN 978-1-84358-222-9.
- ^ John Finch; Michael Cox; Marjorie Giles (8 November 2003). Granada Television--The First Generation. Manchester University Press. p. 3. ISBN 978-0-7190-6515-6.
- ^ "Danger Mouse writer Brian Trueman dies aged 92". The Guardian. 3 September 2024. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
- ^ "The writer and actor who wrote much-loved cartoon Danger Mouse, Brian Trueman, has died". Manchester Evening News. 2 September 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ^ "Danger Mouse writer Brian Trueman dies aged 92 as tributes pour in". The Mirror. 2 September 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ^ "Danger Mouse writer Brian Trueman dies aged 92". BBC News. 3 September 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ Chris Perry (10 November 2014). The Kaleidoscope British Christmas Television Guide 1937-2013. Lulu.com. p. 148. ISBN 978-1-900203-60-9.
External links
edit- Brian Trueman at IMDb
- Brian Trueman discography at Discogs
- Web site
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