Ryan Drummond

Ryan Drummond (born January 10, 1973) is an American actor, voice actor, comedian, singer, clown, mime and performer.[1]

Ryan Drummond
Born (1973-01-10) January 10, 1973
Lima, Ohio, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
EducationEastern Michigan University
OccupationActor, voice actor, comedian, singer, clown, mime, performer
Years active1991–present
Spouse(s)
Lisa Drummond (m. 2002)
Children2

Career

Drummond is mainly known for voicing Sonic the Hedgehog along with other characters included in the video games series for SEGA from 1998 to 2004 which includes Sonic Adventure,[2] Sonic Adventure 2, Sonic Heroes,[3] and Sonic Shuffle.[4] Then, he was succeeded by Jason Griffith for the voice of Sonic, as seen in Sonic X. He is also known for being the bass vocalist in the A.Y.U. Quartet since 1991. He has starred in a musical comedy in San Diego called "Forever Plaid".[5] Outside of acting, Drummond has also worked as a mime/clown.[6]

In an interview, Drummond states he was offered the chance by Sega to re-audition for the role of Sonic, but rejected the role because Sega refused to give him a union contract.[7]

Personal life

He lives in San Francisco, California with his wife Lisa Drummond and their two sons.[8] First child is named Daniel, also a second son, named Tommie.[9][10] Drummond would update his fans about his personal life from time to time on his online blog.[11]

Filmography

Film
YearTitleRole(s)Notes
2000Bring It OnTheatre Boy
2008Based on a True StoryMan

Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
1997BaywatchDJ Johnny JamEpisode: "Baywatch at Sea World"
1998Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza PlaceIsaac GlicksteinEpisode: "Two Guys, a Girl and an Elective"
2001The ChronicleAndyEpisode: "What Gobbles Beneath"
The Invisible ManMime, Man2 episodes: "Money for Nothing: Part 2", "Immaterial Girl"
2004Veronica MarsAssociateEpisode: "You Think You Know Somebody"
2005Point PleasantBooth VendorEpisode: "Hell Hath No Fury Like a Woman Choked"
2009TraumaFair PatronEpisode: "All's Fair"

Video games
YearTitleVoice role(s)Notes
1999Sonic AdventureSonic the Hedgehog
Nancy Drew: Stay Tuned for DangerRick Arlen
Blue StingerEliot Ballade
Twisted Metal 4Pizza Boy
2000The Three Decoders: Riddle of the RingSheldon
The Three Decoders 2: Key to the Carousel
Evil Dead: Hail to the KingMerchant
Danger GirlAdditional voices
The Mummy
Sonic ShuffleSonic, Super Sonic, and Knuckles the Echidna
2001UndyingVarious
IllbleedKevin Kertsman
AirbladeInsider
Sonic Adventure 2Sonic10th Anniversary celebration
2003Sonic Battle
ChromeAdditional voices
Rogue Ops
2004Duel Masters
Sonic HeroesSonic, Metal Sonic
GanglandBlack Boss, Bouncer, Croupier, Civilian, Sniper, Cop, Ninja, additional voices
Spy FictionMichael Kwain
Sonic Advance 3Sonic
Sega Superstars
2005Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the EarthJ. Edgar Hoover, Seaman Willie Thompson, Experiment, Poorhouse Resident, Cutter Urania Seaman, Yithian, additional voices
Cold WarCarter, Scientist, and Civilian
2006Scared RingsAdditional voices
2008The Godfather II: Crime RingsBill Bardi
2009The Godfather IIBill Bardi, additional voices
2009–10Guitar Hero: Van HalenAdditional voices

Theatre
YearTitleRoleNotes
2019Groundhog DayPhil ConnorsSan Francisco Playhouse

Albums
  • S.C.R.A.M., 1994 studio album by the A.Y.U. Quartet – Harmony & Lead Vocals
  • Atomic Young Ultrasonics, 1996 studio album by The A.Y.U. Quartet – Harmony & Lead Vocals
  • Acappella Yuletide Uproar, 2010 studio album by The A.Y.U. Quartet – Harmony & Lead Vocals

References
  1. Drummond, Ryan. RyanDrummond.com Retrieved on 7 July 2017
  2. Sonic Team (Sep 9, 1999). Sonic Adventure (Dreamcast). SEGA. Scene: Credits. English Character Voices
  3. Sonic Team (Dec 5, 2003). Sonic Heroes (GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox, & Windows). SEGA. Scene: Credits. English Voices
  4. Sonic Team & Hudson Soft (Nov 14, 2000). Sonic Shuffle (Dreamcast). SEGA. Scene: Credits. Voice Acting
  5. Writer, PAM KRAGEN – Staff. "Welk's fine 'Plaid' is worth another look". sandiegouniontribune.com.
  6. Orr, John. "Seen and heard: The wide-ranging career of Ryan Drummond". MercuryNews.com. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
  7. Oliver, Tristan. "Report: Drummond Re-Auditioned for Sonic VA During Generations Development". TSSZ News. Retrieved 2013-03-13.
  8. Orr, John. "Seen and heard: The wide-ranging career of Ryan Drummond". MercuryNews.com. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
  9. Drummond, Ryan. "This update is for my mom and everyone else". Current Events. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
  10. Orr, John. "Seen and heard: The wide-ranging career of Ryan Drummond". MercuryNews.com. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
  11. Drummond, Ryan. "RyanDrummond.com: Current Events". www.ryandrummond.com. Blogspot. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
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