Ryan Drummond
Born
Ryan Shawn Drummond

(1973-01-10) January 10, 1973[1]
Lima, Ohio, U.S.[1]
Other namesShawn Silver
EducationEastern Michigan University (BA)
Occupations
  • Actor
  • voice actor
  • comedian
  • singer
  • clown
  • mime artist
  • theatrical performer
Years active1993–present
Spouse
Lisa Drummond
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​
(m. 2002; div. 2019)​
Children2
Musical career
Genres
  • Pop
  • musical theatre
  • jazz
  • opera
InstrumentsVocals
Member ofThe A.Y.U. Quartet
Comedy career
Medium
  • Film
  • television
  • theatre
Genres
Websitewww.ryandrummond.com (archive)

Ryan Shawn Drummond (born January 10, 1973)[1][2][3] is an American actor, comedian, singer, clown, mime artist and theatrical performer, who is best known for his role as the original English voice of Sonic the Hedgehog in the Sonic the Hedgehog video game franchise from 1998 to 2004.[2][3][4]

Early life

Ryan Shawn Drummond was born in Lima, Ohio, on January 10, 1973.[1] He attended Clague Middle School in Ann Arbor, Michigan, were he participated in various children's theatre, beginning in 1980 at seven years old.[3][5] Both of his parents also worked in theatre, his mother and father was both actors and theatre directors of the children theatre plays that Ryan participated in while in school.[3]

In 1993, he got his first paid acting job at a dinner theater while still attending college.[2] He graduated from the Eastern Michigan University in 1995, with a degree in theater.[3] Upon graduating, he moved to San Diego, California in 1996 to pursue his acting career.[2]

Career

In 1997, Drummond got his first television acting role as DJ Johnny Jam in an episode of the television drama series Baywatch. He would later star in several other television shows, such as Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place, The Chronicle, The Invisible Man, Point Pleasant and Trauma. He also made a guest appearance in an episode on The Rosie O'Donnell Show in December 1998, during the Toys For Tots segment.[3] In film, he made his feature film debut in the 2000 teen cheerleading comedy film, Bring It On as Theatre Boy.

As a voice actor, he has provided many character voices in various video games titles. In 1998, he became the voice of Sonic the Hedgehog in the video games series for SEGA, he continued to voice the character for six more years until 2004, the video games includes Sonic Adventure, Sonic Adventure 2, Sonic Heroes, Sonic Shuffle, Sonic Battle and Sonic Advance 3.[2][3][6][7][8] He also voiced Knuckles the Echidna in Sonic Shuffle, Metal Sonic in Sonic Heroes and briefly voiced Shadow the Hedgehog for a few lines in Sonic Adventure 2.[9][10][11]

Additionally, he also voiced Elliot Ballade in Blue Stinger, Insider in AirBlade, Bill Bardi in The Godfather II, J. Edgar Hoover and various other characters in Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth, Kevin Kertsman in Illbleed and has recently voiced the Doctor character in Mafia: Definitive Edition, where he also did the motion-capture.

Drummond initially wanted to play Sonic in the anime adaptation Sonic X, and even offered to move to New York so he could play the role, 4Kids instead hired Jason Griffith who later became his successor.[12][2]

In an interview, Drummond stated he was offered the chance by Sega to re-audition as Sonic during the development of Sonic Generations, but he rejected the role because Sega refused to give him a union contract.[13]

He also did voice work in commercials, such as The Padres, McDonald's, Wheel Of Fortune, Sega Dreamcast, Oceans Eleven, Checkmate Inc., Clear Factor Skincare, Hoist Fitness Systems, and Diedrich Coffee.[14] Additionally, he has done voices for theme parks including SeaWorld Orlando as Shamu for a few years and has also provided various voices in Legoland California.[4]

Outside of acting, Drummond has also worked in comedy, such as a mime artist and a clown.[2]

Today, Drummond mainly works in theatre. He starred in a musical comedy theatre show in San Diego titled Forever Plaid.[15] He would later star in many other musical theatre productions, such as Godspell, Into the Woods, City of Angels, Zhivago, The Producers, Hairspray, The Wedding Singer, Anything Goes, Singin' in the Rain, Mary Poppins, Sunday in the Park with George and most recently, Groundhog Day.

Additionally since 2017, he has been the main performer of the theatrical play, Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus.[3][16]

In 2020, Drummond would once again provide the voice of Sonic in the radio fan web-series Sonic and Tails R.[17]

Music career

Ryan was a member and the bass vocalist in the music group, The A.Y.U. Quartet for five years.[2] Together, the music group has released three albums.[5]

Personal life

Upon moving to San Diego, California, Drummond met his wife Lisa.[2] The couple were married on October 8, 2002.[2] Together they have two sons.[2] As of 2019, the couple have since divorced.[2] He currently resides in San Francisco, California.[18]

Drummond would update his fans about his personal life from time to time on his online blog.[19]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2000Bring It OnTheatre Boy[20]
2001Poor ManMimeShort film[20]
2008Based on a True StoryMan[20]

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1997BaywatchDJ Johnny JamEpisode: "Baywatch at Sea World"[21]
1998Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza PlaceIsaac GlicksteinEpisode: "Two Guys, a Girl and an Elective"[21]
The Rosie O'Donnell ShowHimself/Sonic the Hedgehog1 episode[3][21]
2001The ChronicleAndyEpisode: "What Gobbles Beneath"[21]
The Invisible ManMime, ManEpisodes: "Money for Nothing: Part 2", "Immaterial Girl"[21]
2004Veronica MarsAssociateEpisode: "You Think You Know Somebody"[21]
2005Point PleasantBooth VendorEpisode: "Hell Hath No Fury Like a Woman Choked"[21]
2009TraumaFair PatronEpisode: "All's Fair"
2011Dual SuspectsRobert EvansEpisode: "Fast Food Fatality"

Video games

YearTitleRoleNotes
1998Sonic AdventureSonic the Hedgehog[22]
1999Nancy Drew: Stay Tuned for DangerRick Arlen[22]
Blue StingerEliot Ballade[22]
Twisted Metal 4Pizza Boy
2000The Three Decoders: Riddle of the RingSheldon[2]
The Three Decoders 2: Key to the Carousel[2]
Evil Dead: Hail to the KingMerchant[22]
Danger GirlAdditional voices
The MummyJonathan Carnahan
Sonic ShuffleSonic the Hedgehog, Super Sonic, Knuckles the Echidna
2001UndyingVarious
IllbleedKevin Kertsman[23][24]
Zax: The Alien HunterZax
Sonic Adventure 2Sonic the Hedgehog, Shadow the Hedgehog (few lines)
2002 AirBladeInsider[22]
NASCAR Racing 2002 SeasonSpotter[22]
Sonic Adventure 2: BattleSonic the Hedgehog, Shadow the Hedgehog (few lines)Archive footage
Backyard Baseball 2003Albert Pujols, Alex Rodriguez, Cliff Floyd, Frank Thomas, Achmed Khan, Ernie Steele, Pablo Sanchez, Tony Delvecchio[24]
Backyard FootballAchmed Khan, Amir Khan, Ernie Steele, Pablo Sanchez, Tony Delvecchio[24]
2003 ChromeAdditional voices
Rogue Ops
Backyard Soccer 2004Additional voices[24][25]
Sonic Adventure DX: Director's CutSonic the HedgehogArchive footage
2004Duel MastersAdditional voices
Sonic BattleSonic the Hedgehog
Sonic HeroesSonic the Hedgehog, Metal Sonic[10]
GanglandBlack Boss, Bouncer, Croupier, Civilian, Sniper, Cop, Ninja, Additional voices
Spy FictionMichael Kwain
Sonic Advance 3Sonic the Hedgehog
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, Civilian
2006Scared RingsAdditional voices
2008The Godfather II: Crime RingsBill Bardi
2009The Godfather IIBill Bardi, Additional voices
Guitar Hero: Van HalenAdditional voices
2020Mafia: Definitive EditionDoctorAlso motion-capture[26][22]

Web

YearTitleRoleNotes
2020–2021Sonic and Tails RSonic the Hedgehog10 episodes
YouTube audio drama series

Theatre

YearTitleRoleNotes
1996Festival Of Christmas: Once Upon A Time...Thorr[27]
2000–2005Forever PlaidSmudge[15][28][29][27]
2002Godspell[27][29]
2003Cotton Patch GospelRock[27][29]
Festival of Christmas: It's Christmas And It's Live!Ronald Harmon[27]
2005Palm BeachEnsemble[27]
2006ZhivagoPerformer[27][29]
Into the WoodsBaker[27][29]
2008Silicon ValleyStuart Gellman[27]
2009The ProducersLeo Bloom[27]
The Wedding SingerRobbie Hart[27]
On the TownOzzie[27]
2010A Grand Night for Singing[27]
HairsprayCorny Collins[27]
She Loves MeGeorg Nowack[27]
2011CurtainsLieutenant Frank Cioffi[27]
The FantasticksEl Gallo[27]
2012Anything GoesMoonface Martin[27]
AssassinsSamuel Byck[27]
Pal JoeyLudlow Lowell[27]
2013Singin' in the RainCosmo Brown[27]
CarnivalPaul Berthalet[27]
1776Richard Henry Lee[27]
2013–2014Edward Gant's Amazing Feats of Loneliness!Dearlove[27]
2014Painting the Clouds With SunshineRussell James[27]
Du Barry Was a LadyJones, Le Docteur, Paingrille[27]
Life Could Be a DreamDenny[27]
2015Nick & NoraNick Charles[27]
CompanyDavid[27]
2015, 2016Scrooge in LoveJacob Marley[27]
2016City of AngelsBuddy Fidler, Irwin S. Irving[27]
2017La Cage aux FollesGeorges[27]
2017–2018A Christmas StoryThe Old Man[27]
2017–presentMen Are From Mars, Women Are From VenusPerformer[3][16]
2018Sunday in the Park with GeorgeJules, Bob Greenberg[27]
2018–2019Mary PoppinsMr. George Banks[27]
2019–2020Groundhog DayPhil ConnorsSan Francisco Playhouse[30][27]

Discography

  • S.C.R.A.M. (1994) – Harmony, lead vocals
  • Atomic Young Ultrasonics (1996) – Harmony, lead vocals
  • Acappella Yuletide Uproar (2010) – Harmony, lead vocals

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Ryan Drummond interview". www.angelfire.com. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Orr, John (July 27, 2011). "Seen and heard: The wide-ranging career of Ryan Drummond". MercuryNews.com. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Arbor, Ann (January 28, 2017). "Huron High and EMU alumnus starring in 'Men are from Mars' in Detroit". Milve.com. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  4. 1 2 "RyanDrummond.com: Voice-Overs". www.ryandrummond.com. Archived from the original on October 20, 2007. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
  5. 1 2 "Ryan Drummond short bio".
  6. ↑ Sonic Team (September 9, 1999). Sonic Adventure (Dreamcast). SEGA. Scene: Credits. English Character Voices
  7. ↑ Sonic Team (December 5, 2003). Sonic Heroes (GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox, & Windows). SEGA. Scene: Credits. English Voices
  8. ↑ Sonic Team & Hudson Soft (November 14, 2000). Sonic Shuffle (Dreamcast). SEGA. Scene: Credits. Voice Acting
  9. ↑ "Sonic Cult // Sonic – Post 16 bit // Sonic Adventure // Interviews // Interview with Ryan Drummond //". www.sonic-cult.org. Archived from the original on September 18, 2017. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
  10. 1 2 Ryan Drummond [@RYANtheDRUMMOND] (April 6, 2015). "@jakefagan1233 I was Knuckles for a short while, and Metal Sonic for a short while. Find out where!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  11. ↑ "Drummond's confirmation". Twitter. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
  12. ↑ Drummond, Ryan. "Current Events: July". Ryan Drummond (Blog). Archived from the original on July 16, 2015. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
  13. ↑ Oliver, Tristan. "Report: Drummond Re-Auditioned for Sonic VA During Generations Development". TSSZ News. Archived from the original on September 12, 2012. Retrieved March 13, 2013.
  14. ↑ "RyanDrummond.com: Commercials". www.ryandrummond.com. Archived from the original on September 12, 2010. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
  15. 1 2 Writer, PAM KRAGEN – Staff. "Welk's fine 'Plaid' is worth another look". sandiegouniontribune.com.
  16. 1 2 ""Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus" actor says show remains relevant 28 years later".
  17. ↑ Drummond, Ryan (April 23, 2020). "Something fun this way comes..." X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  18. ↑ Drummond, Ryan. "This update is for my mom and everyone else". Current Events. Archived from the original on July 26, 2015. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
  19. ↑ Drummond, Ryan. "RyanDrummond.com: Current Events". www.ryandrummond.com. Blogspot. Archived from the original on July 26, 2015. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
  20. 1 2 3 "RyanDrummond.com: Film". www.ryandrummond.com. Archived from the original on October 20, 2007. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
  21. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "RyanDrummond.com: Television". www.ryandrummond.com. Archived from the original on October 20, 2007. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
  22. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Ryan Drummond". Behind The Voice Actors.
  23. ↑ "Illbleed (2001) Dreamcast credits".
  24. 1 2 3 4 "Ryan Drummond Credits".
  25. ↑ "Ryan Drummond Video Game Credits and Biography".
  26. ↑ "Mafia Definitive Edition Game Credits".
  27. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 "Ryan Drummond theatre profile".
  28. ↑ "'Forever Plaid' not bad, but by no means great". April 17, 2003.
  29. 1 2 3 4 5 "RyanDrummond.com: Theatre". www.ryandrummond.com. Archived from the original on September 12, 2010. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
  30. ↑ "Groundhog Day the Musical – San Francisco Playhouse Official Site". San Francisco Playhouse. Retrieved October 18, 2019.
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