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Origins

Lawrence Bayne

Was born November 11, 1960 , raised in

Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

He is of Scottish and Cree descent.

He has appeared in motion pictures,

television series and supplies voices for

animated series, narrations, and commercials.

Having been involved with CBC radio dramas and

comedies for over 20 years,he has also been the

signature voice for the NHL Awards and the

Canada Walk of Fame and is currently the Voice

for Shaw Media-ShowCase Action and History Television.

He also has been heard on National Geographic.

He received a "Best Supporting Actor" award from First Americans' in the Arts for his portrayal of Russel Means in "Lakota Woman: Siege at Wounded Knee"

He is a staunch supporter of Children's Rights supporting ECPAT and Beyond Borders Canada.

As a Poet, Lyricist, Singer and Composer he has performed in many diverse venues from L.A and South Africa to South Dakota and Moncton, New Brunswick.

He frequently performs live in various venues in his native Toronto and is currently in the studio with his band,Simple Damned Device

Fun Facts

* Lawrence started his career appearing in a Pink Floyd video ( Learning to Fly)

which was their first video to be aired and won multiple awards around the world.

It has been released on the "Pulse" dvd.

* Lawrence was a last minute replacement for August Schellenberg on a LIVE radio drama

(Booster McCrane) recommended by August himself , knowing Lawrence was capable of an uncanny impersonation.

* He was also hand-picked by Gene Simmons to voice the role of "RockZilla"

in "My Dad the RockStar", a cartoon Gene created and executive produced for Nickelodeon now seen all over the world. Lawrence demanded to also do the singing for the character and after hearing Lawrence sing a demo, Gene enthusiastically agreed.

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​ Lawrence Bayne

Was born November 11, 1960 , raised in

Toronto, Ontario, Canada.​​

He is of Scottish and Cree descent.

He has appeared in motion pictures,

television series and supplies voices for

animated series, narrations, and commercials.

Having been involved with CBC radio dramas and

comedies for over 20 years,he has also been the

signature voice for the NHL Awards and the

Canada Walk of Fame and is currently the Voice

for Shaw Media-ShowCase Action and History Television.

He also has been heard on National Geographic.

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He received a "Best Supporting Actor" award from First Americans' in the Arts for his portrayal of Russel Means in "Lakota Woman: Siege at Wounded Knee"

He is a staunch supporter of Children's Rights supporting ECPAT and Beyond Borders Canada.

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As a Poet, Lyricist, Singer and Composer he has performed in many diverse venues from L.A and South Africa to South Dakota and Moncton, New Brunswick.

He frequently performs live in various venues in his native Toronto and is currently in the studio with his band,Simple Damned Device

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Fun Facts

which was their first video to be aired and won multiple awards around the world.

It has been released on the "Pulse" dvd.

​

* Lawrence was a last minute replacement for​ August Schellenberg on a LIVE radio drama

(Booster McCrane) recommended by August himself , knowing Lawrence was capable of an uncanny impersonation.

​

* He was also hand-picked by Gene Simmons to voice the role of "RockZilla"

in "My Dad the RockStar", a cartoon Gene created and executive produced for Nickelodeon now seen all over the world.​ Lawrence demanded to also do the singing for the character and after hearing Lawrence sing a demo, Gene enthusiastically agreed.

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Lawrence Bayne

Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

* Lawrence was a last minute replacement for August Schellenberg on a LIVE radio drama

in "My Dad the RockStar", a cartoon Gene created and executive produced for Nickelodeon now seen all over the world. Lawrence demanded to also do the singing for the character and after hearing Lawrence sing a demo, Gene enthusiastically agreed.