Actor // Voice Artist
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Voiceover
Film and Television
Convention Appearances
VOICE OVER
Adrian Petriw is one of Canada’s premiere Voice Talents, whose impressive resume of over 20 years includes campaigns for some of the biggest brands in the world, lead characters for some of the most recognizable franchises in animation, heart-felt PSA's and engaging business narration. With an industry quality home studio, clients can be assured of his accessibility for the tight turnarounds the industry often demands.
Whether it’s the brash young hero you’re looking for, or perhaps the comically corrupt villain, Adrian’s range as an animation performer has it covered. Most recently, he was nominated for a UBCP Award for his performance as “Guava” in The Guava Juice Show. He’s also received acclaim for his performance as "Adam" in Netflix's The Hollow, and was nominated for a Leo Award for his turn as the dastardly villain in LEGO Jurassic World: The Legein of Isla Nublar. That’s not all. Over the years Adrian appeared in fan favorite franchises like Ninjago, The Dragon Prince, Beyblade Burst, Iron Man Armored Adventures, Max Steel, SlugTerra, The Next Avengers, Exchange Student Zero, LBX, World Trigger, Nana, Superbook, The Yoda Chronicles, Barbie, Escape From Planet Earth, Hero 108, and Dinosaur Train to name a few. He is also voicing the title character in the CBC's Scout and the Gumboot Kids, which is currently in its 3rd season.
His work in advertising is extensive, having voiced hundreds of commercials in over a decade of work. Adrian has voiced ads and campaigns for companies like Johnson & Johnson, Planet Fitness, Fandango, Best Buy, Jimmy Dean, Pledge, Fresh Is Best, Nestle Crunch, Party City, Honda, A&W, Mcdonalds, McArthurGlen, Coca Cola, ICBC, BC Hydro, Granville Island Brewing, Money Mart, Sony, Red Bull, Pacific Western Brewing, Toyota, Destination BC, as well as PSA's for organizations like the Covenant House.
With a voice that has been described by clients as Authentic, Engaging, Charismatic, Natural, Relatable, Warm, and Trustworthy, Adrian has the experience and professionalism to make your project’s VO standout above the rest.
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Adrian Petriw
From film and television screens, to national advertising campaigns, the vibrant worlds of Saturday morning cartoons, and the stages of Vancouver, Adrian Petriw's career has proved to be as diverse as his range as a performer. For more than 20 years, he’s been lending his talents as a professional actor and voice artist to projects in the global entertainment and advertising industries.
His film and television credits include the Farrelly Brother’s comedies Loudermilk and The Now, Amazon’s Cross and Upload, SYFY’s Van Helsing, CW's Legends of Tomorrow, iZombie, and Arrow, AMC's Hell on Wheels and The Killing and Fox's Lucifer.
His advertising clients have included Best Buy, Coca Cola, Fandango, 7/11, McDonald’s, A&W, Honda, Planet Fitness, PartyCity and Jimmy Dean — to name a few.
FILM AND TELEVISION
Adrian's Film and Television career began with a series regular role on the CBC's high school drama Edgemont, and he has since cemented his reputation as a skilled character actor.
Most recently, you might have seen Adrian in guest turns on Turner & Hooch, Upload, So Help Me Todd, and Amazon’s Cross, as well as two Farrelly Brothers comedies, Loudermilk, and The Now. You may also recognize him from Van Helsing, DC Legends of Tomorrow, iZombie, Lucifer, Mc2, Woman on the Run, The Shipment, Under Fire, Hell on Wheels, The Killing, Continuum, Arrow, The Interrogation, Tower Prep, Romeo!, Dead Like Me, The Deadly Pledge, Gods of Youth, Broken House, and more. He’s appeared in several Hallmark productions, including Holiday Hearts, Morning Show Mysteries, A Midnight Kiss, and Homegrown Christmas.
Training extensively under Kate Twa, John Cassini, Babz Chula, and Dr. Iris Macgregor-Bannerman, Adrian strives to bring a grounded authenticity to all his characters, whether they’re comedic support, terrifying antagonists, out of this world creatures, or anything in between.
