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Tex Avery

Tex Avery

Directing1908Taylor, Texas, USA

Biography

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Frederick Bean "Tex" Avery (February 26, 1908 – August 26, 1980) was an American animator and director, known for producing and directing animated cartoons during the golden age of American animation. His most significant work was for the Warner Bros. and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios, where he was crucial in the creation and evolution of famous animated characters such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, Droopy, Screwy Squirrel, George and Junior, and Chilly Willy.

Acting History

Future
2011
2005
2004
1995
What a Cartoon!
TVCharacters• 2 eps
1993
1979
Casper's First Christmas
Animation Director
1976
1957
Cat's Meow
Director
1956
1955
The Legend of Rockabye Point
as Polar Bear's Sneezes / Polar Bear's Screams (voice) (uncredited)
Deputy Droopy
as Short Robber (voice) (uncredited)
The First Bad Man
as Cavemen (uncredited)
Sh-h-h-h-h-h
Director
Cellbound
Director
1954
The Farm of Tomorrow
as Small Baby Chicken (voice) (uncredited)
Billy Boy
Director
I'm Cold
Director
1953
Barney's Hungry Cousin
as Hungry Bear (voice) (uncredited)
1952
1951
Daredevil Droopy
as Spike (voice) (uncredited)
Car of Tomorrow
as Hiccups (voice)
1950
Garden Gopher
as Spike (voice) (uncredited)
Ventriloquist Cat
as Alley Cat / Spike (voice) (uncredited)
1949
Bad Luck Blackie
as Large Dog (voice) (uncredited)
Señor Droopy
as Bull (voice) (uncredited)
Out-Foxed
Director
1948
What Price Fleadom
as Homer's Dog (voice) (uncredited)
Lucky Ducky
Director
1947
Red Hot Rangers
as Junior (voice) (uncredited)
1946
Henpecked Hoboes
as Junior (voice) (uncredited)
Lonesome Lenny
as Lenny (voice) (uncredited)
1945
Jerky Turkey
as Hunting Pilgrim / Turkey Call (voice) (uncredited)
Jerky Turkey
Director
1944
1943
Who Killed Who?
as Santa Claus (voice) (uncredited)
Dumb-Hounded
Director
1942
Hold the Lion, Please
as Hippo (voice) (uncredited)
Blitz Wolf
Director
Crazy Cruise
Director
Aloha Hooey
Director
1941
The Heckling Hare
as Willoughby (voice) (uncredited)
The Crackpot Quail
as Willoughby (voice) (uncredited)
1940
Ghost Wanted
as Laughing Ghost (voice)
Circus Today
as Circus Bandmaster (voice) (uncredited)
Of Fox and Hounds
as Willoughby (voice) (uncredited)
The Bear's Tale
as Poppa Bear (voice) (uncredited)
Circus Today
Director
Ceiling Hero
Director
A Wild Hare
Director
1939
Fresh Fish
as Prof. Mackerel Fishsticks (voice)
Dangerous Dan McFoo
as Fight Commentator (voice) (uncredited)
Thugs with Dirty Mugs
as Ed. G. Robemsome as Killer Diller
A Day at the Zoo
as Other Elk Named Bill (voice) (uncredited)
Hamateur Night
as Hippo (voice)
Believe It or Else
as Old Man in Jail (voice) (uncredited)
Fresh Fish
Director
1938
Count Me Out
as Fight Referee (voice) (uncredited)
Porky's Phoney Express
as Porky's Boss's laugh (voice) (uncredited)
The Sneezing Weasel
as Weasel (voice) (uncredited)
A Feud There Was
as Weaver Dude / Weaver Guy with Gun (voice)
The Penguin Parade
as Walrus (voice)
Johnny Smith and Poker-Huntas
as The Chief (voice)
1937
Egghead Rides Again
as Red (voice) (uncredited)
Uncle Tom's Bungalow
as Uncle Tom (voice)
A Sunbonnet Blue
as Mouse (voice) (uncredited)
Porky the Wrestler
as Champion Wrestler Man Mountain (voice) (uncredited)
1936
The Village Smithy
as Blacksmith (voice)
Don't Look Now
as Preacher (voice) (uncredited)
Plane Dippy
Director
The Blow Out
Director
1935
1934
Toyland Premiere
as Santa Claus (voice) (uncredited)
1933
Confidence
Animation
The Zoo
Story
1932
Grandma's Pet
Animation
1931
1930
The Fowl Ball
Animation
Africa
Animation

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Personal Info

Known For
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
2/26/1908
Day of Death
8/26/1980
Place of Birth
Taylor, Texas, USA
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