Williamstown resident Adam Turnbull, who starred in the ABC TV show ‘Prank Patrol’, also runs acting classes in Hoppers Crossing, Altona Meadows, Maidstone and Essendon. 75015 Picture: DAMJAN JANEVSKI
By Alesha Capone
FROM a singing Gnome-A-Gram to Shakespearian characters, actor Adam Turnbull has done it all.
The Williamstown resident has an impressive show-business resume, and in addition to being a professional performer, he is an acting coach and runs classes in Hoppers Crossing, Altona Meadows, Maidstone and Essendon.
Mr Turnbull said apart from teaching young people, one of his career highlights has been appearing several times in the ABC television show ‘Prank Patrol’, where he played the aforementioned “singing Gnome-A-Gram”.
In each episode, the host meets a new ‘prankster’ on a mission to pull a prank on someone they know.
“Kids love it, it’s a really good show and produced by a company based in Williamstown,” Mr Turnbull said.
Another career highlight has been appearing as the main character in a nationwide AFL campaign, including commercials and on radio.
“I’m a mad Carlton supporter, so it was great to work with that,” Mr Turnbull said.
He recently filmed a lead role in feature film with Cameron Daddo, due for release next year, and will soon star with the Onyx Players as Geppetto in ‘Pinocchio’.
In addition, he recently starred alongside canines Sandy and Rusty in a ‘Home Hardware’ commercial, and has appeared in television programs including ‘Comedy Inc’, ‘Frontline’, ‘Janus’ and ‘A Country Practice’.
Among his well-known acting students are 16-year-old Toby Wallace, who received an AFI nomination for the film ‘Lucky Country’, appeared in ‘Underbelly’ and is about to film a month-long role on ‘Neighbours’.
“I try not to harp on too much about that, I like to teach kids of all skill levels,” Mr Turnbull said.
“Some are doing it for confidence and some are doing it for the social aspects, but some are also doing it to further their career in the industry and have agents.”
He teaches young people aged seven to 18, plus adults who are preparing for auditions.
“The thing I enjoy most is definitely just watching kids grow and discover new things acting-wise,” he said. See www.adamturnbull.com for more information.
