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Thurl Ravenscroft
Actor

Thurl Ravenscroft

6 Feb 1914Born
22 May 2005Died
91Age at death
58Credits

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Thurl Arthur Ravenscroft (February 6, 1914 – May 22, 2005) was an American voice actor and bass singer known as the booming voice behind Kellogg's Frosted Flakes animated spokesman Tony the Tiger for more than five decades. He was also the uncredited vocalist for the song "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" from the classic Christmas television special Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! His voice acting career began in 1940 and lasted until his death in 2005 at age 91.

Known for

Filmography

  1. 2025Pirates of the Caribbean | Disneyland ResortFilm: Singing pirate (voice) / Drunken pirate (voice)
  2. 1998The Brave Little Toaster Goes to MarsFilm: Kirby (voice)
  3. 1997The Brave Little Toaster to the RescueFilm: Kirby (voice)
  4. 1997I Am WeaselSeries: I.M. Weasel (singing voice) (1 episode)
  5. 1996Superior DuckFilm: Narrator (voice)
  6. 1992Invasion of the Bunny SnatchersFilm: The Black Hole (voice) (uncredited)
  7. 1987The Brave Little ToasterFilm: Kirby (voice)
  8. 1983EPCOT Center: A Souvenir ProgramFilm: Announcer at Fantasyland castle opening (voice) (archive sound)
  9. 1977The HobbitFilm: Goblin (voice)
  10. 1977The Many Adventures of Winnie the PoohFilm: Bass Vocals / Black Pot (voice) (uncredited)
  11. 1975Emilio and His Magic BullFilm
  12. 1972Snoopy, Come HomeFilm: "No Dogs Allowed" (voice) (uncredited)
  13. 1972The LoraxFilm: Singer
  14. 1971The Cat in the HatFilm: Thing 1 (voice)
  15. 1970The AristocatsFilm: Russian Cat (voice)
  16. 1970The Phantom TollboothFilm: Lethargian (voice, uncredited)
  17. 1970Horton Hears a Who!Film: Wickersham Brother (voice) (uncredited)
  18. 1968The Night Before ChristmasFilm: Soloist (voice)
  19. 1968Pacifically PeekingFilm: The Mellomen (uncredited)
  20. 1967Birdman and the Galaxy TrioSeries (1 episode)
  21. 1966How the Grinch Stole Christmas!Film: Singer of You're A Mean One Mr. Grinch (voice) (uncredited)
  22. 1966A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the ForumFilm: Voice (uncredited)
  23. 1964Mary PoppinsFilm: Hog / Andrew's Whimper (Voice) (Uncredited)
  24. 1964Hey There, It's Yogi Bear!Film: Policeman (voice, uncredited)
  25. 1963The Sword in the StoneFilm: Black Bart (voice) (uncredited)
  26. 1963It Happened at the World's FairFilm: The Mellomen (uncredited)
  27. 1962Gay Purr-eeFilm: Singing Hench Cat (uncredited)
  28. 1961Babes in ToylandFilm: Trees (singing voice)
  29. 1961Donald and the WheelFilm: Senior Spirit of Progress (voice)
  30. 1961The Coyote's LamentFilm: Singing Caterpillar (singing voice) (uncredited)
  31. 1961One Hundred and One DalmatiansFilm: Captain (voice)
  32. 1960Jack Benny Christmas ShowFilm: Enrico Scortachini (uncredited)
  33. 1959Noah's ArkFilm: Shem / Ham / Japeth, Noah's sons
  34. 1958Paul BunyanFilm: Paul Bunyan / Chorus (voice) (as The Mellomen)
  35. 1958South PacificFilm: Stewpot (Singing) (Uncredited)
  36. 1957The Story of Anyburg U.S.A.Film: Cyrus P. Sliderule
  37. 1955It's Always Fair WeatherFilm: Harry Wilson (voice) (uncredited)
  38. 1955Lady and the TrampFilm: Al the Gator (voice)
  39. 1955Daddy Long LegsFilm: Jervis Pendleton III (singing voice) (uncredited)
  40. 1954Pigs Is PigsFilm: Singer (voice)
  41. 1954Rose MarieFilm: Indian medicine man
  42. 1954The Glenn Miller StoryFilm: The Mellowmen (uncredited)
  43. 1953Toot, Whistle, Plunk and BoomFilm: The Mellomen
  44. 1953General Electric TheaterSeries: Nebuchadnezzar (1 episode)
  45. 1952Trick or TreatFilm: The Mellomen (voice) (uncredited)
  46. 1951Rooty Toot TootFilm: Honest John the Crook / Bailiff / Bartender / Juror (voice) (uncredited)
  47. 1951Alice in WonderlandFilm: Card Painter (voice)
  48. 1950CinderellaFilm: (voice)
  49. 1950Edgar Bergen with Charlie McCarthyFilm: Tall Bass Singer (uncredited)
  50. 1944Springtime for PlutoFilm: Singing Caterpillar
  51. 1942Lost CanyonFilm: Singing Ranch Hand
  52. 1941Jingle BellesFilm
  53. 1940Prehistoric PorkyFilm: Lizard Singer (voice) (uncredited)
  54. 1940Little BlabbermouseFilm: Chew Tobacco (voice)
  55. 1940Pilgrim PorkyFilm: Singer
  56. 1940Isle Of DestinyFilm: Sportsman Quartet Member
  57. 1940PinocchioFilm: Monstro the Whale (uncredited)
  58. 1939Sioux MeFilm: Indian Bass Singer (voice)

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