Adrian Hough
| Adrian Hough | |
|---|---|
 Adrian Hough by Gage Skidmore.jpg Hough in 2024 | |
| Born | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| 🏫 Education | Drama Studio London |
| 💼 Occupation | Actor |
| 📆 Years active | 1985–present |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Marina Darling (m. 1987) |
Adrian Hough is a Canadian actor. He is best known for his role as the voice of Nightcrawler / Kurt Wagner in X-Men: The Animated Series (1995–1996) and its revival series X-Men '97 (2024–present). He has voiced Haytham Kenway in the action video game Assassin's Creed III (2012).[1]
Early life
Adrian Hough was born in Toronto, Ontario, the son of English expatriates. His father, Michael Hough (1928–2013), was a landscape architect responsible for several heritage sites of the city while his mother worked as a producer and director of medical videos. He lived with his parents in the basement until he has raised enough money to attend the Drama Studio London, where he spent eight years studying acting.[2]
Career
After spending 10 years working in the United Kingdom as an actor, Hough moved back to Canada to continue his acting work. He has appeared in films such as Canadian Bacon, The Fog, Underworld: Evolution, Things We Lost in the Fire, and Rise of the Planet of the Apes.
For voice work, Hough has provided the voice of Nightcrawler in the animated series X-Men: The Animated Series, a role in which he reprises in the Disney+ revival television series X-Men '97, alongside other original cast members George Buza, Catherine Disher, Alison Sealy-Smith, Chris Potter and Alyson Court.[3] He provided the voice of the character Haytham Kenway in the video game Assassin's Creed III, for which he earned a nomination for the BAFTA Games Award in 2013.[1]
In television, Hough has played the role of Mayor Jack Fife in the Apple TV+ mystery drama series Home Before Dark for 11 episodes from 2020 to 2021.[4]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Canadian Bacon | Russian Aide | |
| 2006 | X-Men: The Last Stand | John Grey | |
| 2008 | Slap Shot 3: The Junior League | Mr. Baker | Direct-to-video |
| 2016 | The Assignment | Sebastian Jane | |
| 2023 | LEGO Jurassic Park: The Unofficial Retelling | Dr. Alan Grant (voice)[5] | Short film |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–1996 | X-Men: The Animated Series | Kurt Wagner / Nightcrawler (voice)[5] | 3 episodes |
| 1999–2002 | Rescue Heroes | Cliff Hanger (voice)[5] | Recurring cast |
| 2011 | Mortal Kombat: Legacy | Emile | Episode: "Johnny Cage" |
| 2018–2019 | Chilling Adventures of Sabrina | Farmer Putnam | 8 episodes |
| 2019 | Lego Jurassic World: Legend of Isla Nublar | Dr. Alan Grant (voice)[5] | Television miniseries |
| 2019 | See | Lord Sak | Episodes: "Godflame" and "Message in a Bottle" |
| 2020–2021 | Home Before Dark | Mayor Jack Fife | Main cast (season 1); guest (season 2) |
| 2024 | The Good Doctor | Paul Huston | Episode: "Faith" |
| 2024–present | X-Men '97 | Kurt Wagner / Nightcrawler, Strong Guy (voice)[5] | 5 episodes |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Steinlage, Tate (December 28, 2012). "Interview: Talking with Adrian Hough, Assassin's Creed 3's Haytham Kenway". www.gamezone.com. Gamezone. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
- ↑ Hill, Ruth (October 4, 2016). "Interview With Actor Adrian Hough, "Aftermath"". www.mydevotionalthoughts.net. Media From the Heart. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
- ↑ Johnson, Nathan (March 20, 2024). "X-Men '97 Cast: 23 Main Actors & Characters Confirmed for Disney+ Sequel Series". www.thedirect.com. The Direct. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
- ↑ Petski, Denise (November 14, 2018). "Adrian Hough, Joelle Carter, Jibrail Nantambu & Deric McCabe Join Apple's Hilde Lysiak Series". www.deadline.com. Deadline. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 "Adrian Hough (visual voice guide)". www.behindthevoiceactors.com. Behind the Voice Actors. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
External links
- Adrian Hough on IMDb
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