Lillee Jean Trueman Acting Resume, Training, and Films
- Lillee Jean Trueman
- Mar 6
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Lillee Jean Trueman is a multi-award-winning actress, filmmaker, writer, and director from New York City.
Lillee Jean is best known for her award-winning celebrity talk show Lillee Jean TALKS! Live, featuring award-winning Hollywood stars Donny Most, Emmy Nominee John Callas, Z100's Shelley Wade, Staci Layne Wilson, Neil D’Monte, Aaron Kai, and Charlie "Chick" Allan. The show has been awarded twice at indie film festivals for Best Podcast (Pageant Film Festival) and Best Web Series (Gothamite Monthly Film Awards).
In 2025, Lillee Jean Trueman's acclaimed micro-short film, The Mission is Complete, Angelique, garnered three significant global awards, from Best Director to Best Actress, and achieved international screenings in South Asia and America.
Trueman's expansive portfolio of films and TV work has continued to transcend globally, with her sci-fi comedy indie film, 'The Trapper Trap - The Rise of Princess Glamourite', earning dozens of awards across North America, South America, Europe, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. Trueman's distinctive Gen Z comedic flair has earned her accolades, including Best Actress nominations (Elegant International Film Festival, Cine Vista Oasis Film Festival, All That Moves Film Festival), Best Costume Design (Gothamite Monthly Film Awards), and Best Trailer (Critics' Choice International Film Festival, CinePlay International Film Festival).
From the streets of Paris to Athens, Lillee Jean’s indie rom-com film, The Chorus in Our Eyes, has garnered several Best Actress nominations and wins from the Clown International Film Festival, Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival, Global Visionaries IFF, and Spring Time International Film Festival.
Further demonstrating her versatility as a director, her viral, award-winning documentary Project Bullyish (2024) tackles vital issues of criminal harassment online. Trueman's impactful documentary film has screened internationally, earning prestigious accolades. Lillee Jean's film work has garnered her several international recognitions, with her projects being screened and awarded across North America, South America, Europe, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.
Lillee Jean's television work includes HBO's (HeyDey Productions LLC.) "The Gilded Age" S3, as well as a recurring guest-star role (March-May, 2024) on 'The FNL Network Talkshow'. Her outstanding contributions to the entertainment sector were recognized when she received a Special Achievement Honoree award in the Entertainment and Lifestyle News category at The TASTE AWARDS. Slated for 2026 filming, Trueman signed on to direct the highly anticipated book-to-TV series "Write to Kill," adapted from the novel by David P. Perlmutter. The series, where Trueman is Executive Producer as well, will be filmed in iconic locations across London and New York.
Trueman has trained at the prominent T. Schreiber Studio in New York City, extensively studying the Meisner Technique with Nicolas Landry, and various British dialects with Page Clements. She was also trained by Hollywood actors Michel Corbiere and Edgardo Rubio, to perfect her natural comedic talent and wide range of voiceover skills. To refine her delicate and airy voice, she underwent training at the Liz Caplan Vocal Studio with Sheela Ramesh.
Born and raised in New York City, Lillee Jean is Ashkenazi Jewish and Lutheran, with a strong European ethnicity that spans Russia, Ukraine, France, England, and Germany.
Her ancestors immigrated to the United States from Europe at the turn of the century. Her mother, Laura Rene Marks-Trueman, is her manager. Trueman's prior background includes supplying props to studios as a prop runner for studios such as Warner Bros. and Paramount Pictures. Her work includes Mad Men, the Men in Black trilogy, Public Enemies, Gotham, and The Alienist. Diamond Earl Trueman, Lillee Jean's father, had a notable career in the music industry. As a drummer, his band was signed to RCA Records before the Vietnam War ultimately led to its breakup. Trueman continued to play throughout the 1970s and '80s as a session drummer. His family also has roots in entertainment, as his uncle, William Wadsworth "Bill" Zielor, was a prominent figure who managed the J. P. Harris Downtown Theatre, Century Theatre, and was a Universal Artists Executive.
Trueman's local hire includes: NYC (and tri-state), L.A., FL, ATL
Talent Represented by Chris Newton
Talent Managed by Laura Rene Marks-Trueman
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Lillee Jean Trueman's Acting Style:
Lillee Jean Trueman brings a distinctive Gen Z presence and a wide range to her roles. Her acting style is rooted in rigorous training from T. Schreiber Studio, blending the depth of the Meisner Technique with the immersive truth of Method acting.
This has allowed Trueman to deliver truthful and authentic performances.
Recognized for her trademark expressive blue/green eyes, Trueman's versatility spans compelling comedic timing to nuanced dramatic portrayals.
Her commanding screen presence and timeless aesthetic make her particularly well-suited for a diverse array of genres.
These include period pieces set in the Gilded Age, Victorian Era, early 20th century (1900s-1930s), mid-century (1950s-1970s), and ancient/medieval eras, where her talents allow her to embody characters with historical authenticity and contemporary resonance.
Lillee Jean Trueman Education: She Trained Deeply
Lillee Jean Trueman trained at the New York City T. Schreiber Studio in Chelsea, for Meisner Technique and Dialects (British RP). Trueman trained under Page Clements and Nicolas Landry. There, she was able to develop her acting style and grow as an actress.
Additional to training at the T. Schreiber Studio, she diligently training with skilled, well-known actor Edgardo Rubio (known for (1995), Freedom Flight (2005), and My Lucky Day (1998), and talented Hollywood actor Michel Corbiere (known for Shut Up and Do It! (2007), A Show of Force (1990), and Cristina Bazán (1978) one-on-one.
Dedicated to her craft, she further trained at the Liz Caplan Vocal Studios to develop her operatic ability and pinpoint her classical style, and is trained in ballet, jazz, and modern dance due to numerous productions.
These are some behind-the-scenes candid photos of Lillee Jean's training.
She spent several weeks at the T. Schreiber Studio to prepare for her role as "Catherine" in Proof. She also had many fun sessions learning British RP, where she performed "Cruella". These photos offer a small snapshot of the hard work Lillee Jean is putting in for her craft.
Film Award Wins:
Lillee Jean's sci-fi comedy indie film, 'The Trapper Trap - The Rise of Princess Glamourite', has received critical acclaim and won numerous awards for her creative flair, including Best Actress nominations at the Elegant International Film Festival and Cine Vista Oasis Film Festival, Best Costume Design at the Gothamite Monthly Film Awards, and Best Trailer at the Critics' Choice International Film Festival and CinePlay International Film Festival.
From Paris to Athens, Lillee Jean’s indie rom-com film, The Chorus in Our Eyes, has garnered her several Best Actress nominations and wins at the Clown International Film Festival, Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival, Global Visionaries IFF, and Spring Time International Film Festival.
Lillee Jean TALKS Live:
The up-and-coming star has a keen sense of hosting talent, and, has debuted several epic celebrity episodes in the last few weeks on her talk show Lillee Jean TALKS! Live, which is in Season 4. The talent lineup includes Donny Most, Neil D'Monte, Chick Allan, John Callas, and more!
Her show has boasted recognition from New York City's Gothamite Monthly Film Awards (Award Winner/Best Web Series) to internationally winning at the Pageant Film Festival Awards (Award Winner/Best Podcast) for her Donny Most episode.
The Trapper Trap Indie Film
"The Trapper Trap: The Rise of Princess Glamourite," written by Trueman, has been a success at indie film festivals!
The film is a comedic thriller and drama intertwined with a love story. It follows a space alien from Planet Glamour who dreams of dating Sad Ponniee, the king of romantic Reguetón.
The Trapper Trap is produced by Lillee Jean (The Gilded Age, The Trapper Trap, FNL Network Talk Show, The Chorus in Our Eyes, Lillee Jean TAKS! Live), Laura Rene Marks-Trueman (prop runner/art department: Mad Men, The Alienist, Public Enemies, Men In Black trilogy), and Oscar Benjamin (BTS photography/art department: Swing State, Six Gun Savior, Psychophonia and, Cabaret of the Dead.)
With two Best Actress nominations for Trueman, and several awards for Best Trailer, Best Poster, Best Design, the film has been a huge success.
Headshots of Lillee Jean:
Lillee Jean Career Beginning:
Lillee Jean's love for acting and film started early when she made stop-motion films featuring her American Girl dolls. She not only wrote detailed character sketches and storylines at 10 years old, but also directed, voiced, and produced these films.
While in school, she participated in several performances, including notable productions like the Nutcracker and a Wizard of Oz-themed show. By the age of 16, while auditioning for roles, she elevated her skills in writing, acting, and directing, and published 'Women's Makeup Throughout History (2017)', which delves into the history of women's makeup. This was followed by an educational short film on plastic straws titled 'No to Plastic Straws (2018)'.
WEBSITES:
Recent Films:
The Trapper Trap - Part 1: https://www.lilleejean.com/the-trapper-trap-part-1-film-lillee-jean
Recent Shows:
Lillee Jean TALKS! Live: https://www.lilleejean.com/lj-talks-live
So Lillo Qui Episodes: https://www.lilleejean.com/so-lillo-qui
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FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/LilleeJeanTrueman
LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/lilleejean
Representation:
Manager (NYC): Laura Trueman: Hello@LilleeJean.com
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