Chris Trousdale

Christopher Ryan Pask (June 11, 1985 – June 2, 2020) known professionally as Chris Trousdale, was an American singer and actor. He was a member of The Broadway Kids and the boy band Dream Street, working with Jesse McCartney, Frankie J. Galasso, Gregory Raposo, and Matt Ballinger.

Chris Trousdale
Birth nameChristopher Ryan Pask
Born(1985-06-11)June 11, 1985
OriginNew Port Richey, Florida, U.S.
DiedJune 2, 2020(2020-06-02) (aged 34)
Burbank, California, U.S.
GenresBroadway music, Pop
Occupation(s)Singer, actor
Years active1999–2020

Early life

Trousdale was the son of Helena Pask Trousdale and William Sakelson. His parents divorced and his mother remarried Wayne Trousdale. His stepfather's name became his stage name.[1]

Career

Trousdale began his Broadway career when he was eight years old, touring with the production of Les Misérables, where he starred alongside Ashley Tisdale. He was later cast as Friedrich von Trapp in the 1998 Broadway revival of The Sound of Music.[2] After a successful run, he moved to New York City at the age of ten, to join the Broadway production of the play with Ricky Martin and Lea Michele of Glee. While in New York, he joined the well known children's group The Broadway Kids (past members include Christy Carlson Romano, Jenna Ushkowitz, Gregory Raposo, and Lacey Chabert) and performed in popular plays such as Beauty and the Beast (musical), The Wizard of Oz (1987 musical), and the Radio City Christmas Spectacular.

When he was 14 years old, Trousdale caught the attention of two producers who were putting together a boy band in New York City. Consisting of five members, including former Sugar Beats member Jesse McCartney and former Broadway Kids bandmate Greg Raposo, he joined Dream Street in 1999. Chris Trousdale met Greg Raposo during their time in The Broadway Kids. They were later reunited for Dream Street. Dream Street released their debut album Dream Street (Dream Street album) in 2000. They released their finale album "The Biggest Fan" in 2002. After releasing The Biggest Fan Dream Street broke up.

Trousdale went on to record "Kissless Christmas" and "Wild Christmas" for School's Out! Christmas album[3] in addition to the popular duets with the girl group Play (rendition of "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me") and solo artist Nikki Cleary (remake of the Grease track "You're the One That I Want"), which were huge hits on Radio Disney. However, shortly after his solo career started to take off, Trousdale put his career on hold in 2006 and moved back home to Michigan to take care of his ailing mother.

In 2012, Trousdale auditioned on The Voice.[4]

On June 30, 2014, Trousdale announced via Twitter that he had joined the Spectra Music Group to work on his solo album.[5][6]

Death

On June 2, 2020, Trousdale died at a hospital in Burbank, California, at the age of 34 due to complications from COVID-19.[4][7][8]

On June 11, 2020, what would have been his 35th birthday, his former Dream Street bandmates reunited online for a virtual acoustic performance of their hit song "It Happens Every Time" in Trousdale's memory.[9]

Filmography
Film roles
Year Title Role Notes
2002 The Biggest Fan Himself
2008 The Candlelight Murders Ed Dines
2009 Gone Astray
2020 A New York Christmas Wedding Wedding Singer Posthumous release
Television roles
Year Title Role Notes
2011 Days of Our Lives Cory 1 episode
Shake It Up Justin Starr Episode: "Age It Up"
2015 Austin & Ally Rupert Episode: "Burdens and Boynado"
2016 Lucifer Young band boy Episode: Pilot

References
  1. Carmel, Julia (2020-06-25). "Chris Trousdale, Boy Band Idol With a Broadway Past, Dies at 34". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-07-01.
  2. Broadway Alum Chris Trousdale, Member of Boy Band Dream Street, Dies at 34
  3. ByA customer. "Various Artists, Myra, Lynsey Bartilson, Taylor Momsen, Evan Rachel Wood, Mae Whitman, Ashlee Simpson, Arvie Lowe Jr., Daveigh Chase, Tahj Mowry - School's Out! Christmas - Amazon.com Music". Retrieved 2016-10-12.
  4. Gonzalez, Sandra (June 3, 2020). "Chris Trousdale, former member of Dream Street, dead at 34". CNN. United States: WarnerMedia. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
  5. "Chris Trousdale on Twitter: "BIG NEWS! I told you exciting things were on the horizon!". Twitter.com. 2014-06-30. Retrieved 2016-10-12.
  6. "Pop Star Chris Trousdale Inks Deal With The Spectra Music Group - The Spectra Music Group". PRLog. Retrieved 2016-10-12.
  7. Murphy, Chris (June 4, 2020). "Dream Street Band Member Chris Trousdale Dead at 34". Vulture. United States: Vox Media. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
  8. Carmel, Julia (June 25, 2020). "Chris Trousdale, Boy Band Idol With a Broadway Past, Dies at 34". The New York Times. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
  9. Pasquini, Maria (June 12, 2020). "Dream Street Reunites to Perform Song in Memory of Late Bandmate Chris Trousdale's Birthday". People. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
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