Biography

Multi-talented Adrian Kali Turner is an actor, singer, writer, entrepreneur and community activist. Adrian was raised in Fayetteville, Georgia before moving to the Los Angeles area. Adrian holds a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree in Music Technology from the California Institute of The Arts (CalARTS). As a musical artist, Adrian performs under the stage name "Bludwork." Adrian is cousin to Pulitzer Prize wining playwright, Charles H. Fuller, Jr.

Adrian launched his professional acting career at 9 years old. From portraying the emotionally compelling Duane in The Walking Dead to the hilariously funny and scene stealing Shawn in Bad Teacher, Adrian is a young actor with the skill, range and experience of a heavy-hitter. His acting repertoire includes roles in major film and network projects such as, The Walking Dead (AMC), Bad Teacher (Columbia Pictures), My Name is Khan (Fox Searchlight Pictures), Arrested Development (20th Century Fox), Camp Fred (Nickelodeon Network), iCarly (Nickelodeon), Don't Trust the B _ in Apartment 23 (20th Century Fox) Standing Up and Saving Westbrook High ( Swirl Films).

Adrian is an avid singer, starting out as a soloist for the children's choirs at the Norbeck Community Church in Silver Spring, Maryland and Agape International Spiritual Center in Beverly Hills, CA. While in the children's choirs, Adrian developed and honed his rapping and writing skills. He performed on Donna Summer's final album, sang with Jason Mraz and performed with Will.i.am during President Obama's Inaugural Ball celebrations. Adrian was a member of the short-lived boy band, Boyz Crew. He wrote an original piece, which her performed on the Peace in our Hearts CD Project, which is the brainchild of Ms. Hanalea, He also performed alongside international activist, Fred Nassiri for the I Want Peace--the World's First Portal to Peace Organization Project.

Adrian is the Owner and CEO of the independent record label, Chainsaw Corp under which Adrian performs his collection of original music as the artist known as "Bludwork." www.instagram.com/bludwork/

Adrian is active in the community through his charity, "Toys for Teens," which he formed as a non-profit entity to benefit foster youth in the Atlanta area. As a community activist, Adrian generally emcees the International Earth Day Celebration held in Culver City, CA. He is a former volunteer for the Star Eco Center in Culver City, CA, ( a rescue center and shelter for abandoned animals) and former youth ambassador for the US Forestry Commission's national campaign aimed at re-connecting people with nature.
- IMDb mini biography by: Luber Roklin Entertainment