Brian Trueman obit

Danger Mouse writer Brian Trueman dies aged 92 as tributes pour in

Brian Trueman, the beloved children's cartoon writer behind shows including Danger Mouse and Count Duckula, has been described as an 'absolute gentleman' following the news of his death at 92 

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The much-loved children's cartoon writer Brian Trueman has died at the age of 92.

Tributes have started to pour in for the "absolute gentleman" who played an iconic role in creating characters such as Danger Mouse, Count Duckula, and The Wind In The Willows.

His devoted son Ben paid a heartfelt tribute to his father, stating: "He was clever, funny, resilient, an absolute gentleman, loving and loved. We will all miss him so much."

Ben announced his father's passing, noting that he had enjoyed "92 years of happy life". Trueman was also recognised for being the voice behind many of his characters.

Tributes have begun to flood in on social media for the much-loved personality. One user wrote: "Godspeed Brian Trueman, a true talent in TV & radio who'll be fondly remembered."

Another added: "He's the greatest, he's fantastic. Very sad news about Brian Trueman, whose CV and legacy is essentially making millions of us happy."

Trueman was primarily known for his work with the British animation studio, Cosgrove Hall, which pumped out hit works including Noddy and Jamie and the Magic Torch.

According to his IMDb page, Trueman was credited for 79 episodes of the original Danger Mouse series, as well as four from the 2015 remake which starred Alexander Armstrong and Stephen Fry.

The late writer was also credited for 11 episodes of the legendary cartoon Count Duckula, which followed the adventures of a vegetarian vampire obsessed with fame and wealth. Trueman also recieved 47 voice acting credits for the show over its 65 episodes, playing many background characters.

He was also the writer and narrator of Cockleshell Bay, the iconic stop-motion TV show that ran on ITV at lunchtime from 1980 to 1986.

He is credited for work on Wallace and Gromit, both on the silver and small screens. According to IMDb, he was a writer on Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers, as well as at least one episode of the Aardman show.

Before his time as a writer, he worked as a newsreader and presenter at Granada Television, joining in 1957.

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Danger Mouse (2015)

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The Incredible Adventures of Wallace & Gromit (2001)

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1996

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1993

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based on the story by

1993

 

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7.4

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1988–1993

11 episodes

 

Truckers (1992)

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7.6

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1992

13 episodes

 

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7.4

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writer

written by

1981–1992

79 episodes

 

Victor & Hugo: Bunglers in Crime (1991)

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1991

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Oh! Mr Toad! (1989)

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1989–1990

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1989

 

Dramarama (1983)

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6.6

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1988

1 episode

 

Creepy Crawlies

7.3

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1987–1988

38 episodes

 

The Wind in the Willows (1984)

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7.9

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writer

1984–1988

43 episodes

 

Alias the Jester (1985)

Alias the Jester

7.9

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written by

1985

1 episode

 

Cockleshell Bay (1980)

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6.8

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Writer

1980–1986

 

Jamie and the Magic Torch (1976)

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7.6

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writer

1976–1979

17 episodes

 

Chorlton and the Wheelies (1976)

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7.9

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1976–1979

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Come and Get your Money

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writer

1967

 

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Auntie Dame

Hunter

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The Treacle People (1996)

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Charlie

Furness (voice)

1996–1997

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David Jason, Jack May, and Brian Trueman in Count Duckula (1988)

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7.4

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Nanny

Husband

Pirate Cap'n ...

1988–1993

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Victor & Hugo: Bunglers in Crime (1991)

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7.8

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Stiletto

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1991–1992

29 episodes

 

Truckers (1992)

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TV Series

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Hardware Bandits (voice)

1992

9 episodes

 

David Jason in Danger Mouse (1981)

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7.4

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Newsreader

Alien construction worker#2

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1981–1992

89 episodes

 

Oh! Mr Toad! (1989)

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8.3

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Henchmen Weasel

Various (voice)

1989–1990

2 episodes

 

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(voice)

1989

 

The Star Child (1989)

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1989

 

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1989

 

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1989

 

The Wind in the Willows (1984)

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Other Voices

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1988

 

The Reluctant Dragon (1987)

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(voice)

1987

 

Alias the Jester (1985)

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TV Series

King Arthur

1985

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8.0

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Thief

1984

 

The Wind in the Willows (1983)

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TV Movie

Weasel Henchman (voice)

1983

 

Sue Jenkins, Sue Johnston, Dean Sullivan, and Claire Sweeney in Brookside (1982)

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6.6

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1983

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1980–1981

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Jamie and the Magic Torch (1976)

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Narrator (voice)

1976–1979

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1964

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1958

 

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1957

 

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Director

1988

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