Though Yanic (pronounced Ya-neek) Truesdale is a fresh face to American audiences, he has been one of Canada's busiest and
most popular actors for years. He made his American television debut in Gilmore Girls, the first role he auditioned for
after relocating to Los Angeles. His performance as the arrogant Frenchman, Michel, prompted Daily Variety to select him as
one of the "10 Actors to Watch" last season.
Truesdale was born and raised in Montreal, Canada. He got into acting "by accident" at age 17 when he decided on a whim to
audition for acting school with a friend. Though his friend was turned down, Truesdale got in, and soon discovered a passion
for acting. He graduated from the National Theatre School of Canada when he was 20 and the talented actor was quickly in
demand.
His first big break came with a starring role in He Shoots, He Scores, a hugely popular Canadian television series about
hockey. A six-year role on the series The Duval Family followed, during which Truesdale also found time to co-host a live
daytime talk show for teenagers called Special Delivery.
Truesdale was later nominated for a Gemini Award (the Canadian equivalent of the Emmy) for playing the only black child of
white parents on the sitcom Roommates. The role mirrored his own life offscreen, as Truesdale was raised solely by his
mother, who is Caucasian.
On stage, his hilarious performance as the maid in the long-running Canadian production of The Bird Cage, earned him rave
reviews.
After many professional accomplishments in Canada, Truesdale decided it was time for new challenges. He studied at the Lee
Strasberg Theater Institute in New York and moved to Los Angeles, which he now calls home, and enjoys dual citizenship. The
self-described "movie maniac" sees several films each week, and also enjoys writing and traveling.
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Full name Yanic Turesdale
Date of birth March 17, 1970
Place of birth Montreal, QC, Canada
Height 5'11 (1.80 m)
Eyes/hair Brown/black
Sign Pisces
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