Brian Trueman, the esteemed British author renowned for creating cartoons such as Danger Mouse and Count Duckula, has passed away at the age of 92, as reported by his son.
Ben Trueman posted on the X social media platform: “Some sorrowful news. My father, Brian Trueman, has passed away.”
“A remarkable 92 years filled with joy. His extensive career in television and radio encompassed programs like Children’s Hour, Clitheroe Kid, Scene at 6.30, Granada Reports, Brass Tacks, and Screen Test.”
He described his father, whom he characterized as “intelligent, humorous, resilient, and an absolute gentleman,” as perhaps “most recognized as the writer and actor for Danger Mouse, Count Duckula, Jamie and the Magic Torch, Cockleshell Bay, and Chorlton and the Wheelies.”
Brian Trueman reviewing a roll of film in 1963. Pic: Rex Features
Among those shows, Danger Mouse, featuring the vocal talents of Only Fools and Horses star David Jason and Carry On star Terry Scott, was arguably the most popular.
Jason voiced the courageous protagonist, who dubbed himself the “world’s greatest secret agent,” while Scott portrayed his unassuming partner, Penfold.
According to his IMDb profile, Trueman was involved in 79 episodes of the original Danger Mouse series.
The initial show aired from 1981 to 1992 and was revived by the BBC from 2015 to 2019.
He also earned writing credits for 11 episodes of Count Duckula, which detailed the escapades of a vegetarian vampire obsessed with celebrity and riches.
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Trueman also possessed 47 voice-acting credits for the series across 65 episodes, portraying the character Nanny along with numerous background roles.
Trueman, originally from Manchester, gained recognition for his collaborations with the British animation studio, Cosgrove Hall.
The studio, established in 1976 by animators Brian Cosgrove and Mark Hall and located in the Manchester suburb of Chorlton-cum-Hardy, was responsible for some of the most successful children’s programs of the 1980s, before its closure in 2009.
