Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
May 8, 1899
Died
November 30, 1959 (age 60)
Place of Birth
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Also Known As
Arthur Quirk Bryan
Arthur Q. Bryan
Biography
Arthur Quirk Bryan (May 8, 1899 – November 30, 1959) was an American actor, comedian and radio personality, best remembered for his longtime recurring role as well-spoken, wisecracking Dr. Gamble on the radio comedy Fibber McGee and Molly and for creating the voice of the Warner Bros. cartoon character Elmer Fudd. Bryan started voicing Elmer in 1938 in A Feud There Was and voiced the character all the way until his death.
Arthur Q. Bryan The Original Elmer Fudd
VideoKnown For
TV
I Love Lucy
Mr. Chambers
1951
TV
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
The Butcher
1952
TV
Looney Tunes
Elmer Fudd
1929
Film
Samson and Delilah
Fat Philistine Merchant Wearing No Robe
1949
TV
The Bugs Bunny Show
Elmer Fudd
1983
TV
The Beulah Show
Mr. Perrin
1950
TV
General Electric Theater
Bank Customer
1953
Film
The Greatest Show on Earth
Ice-Cream Eating Spectator (uncredited)
1952
TV
That's Warner Bros!
(archive footage)
1995
TV
Your Jeweler's Showcase
Marvin - Postmaster
1952
Film
The Bugs Bunny/Road Runner Movie
Elmer Fudd (voice)
1979
Film
Bugs Bunny's 3rd Movie: 1001 Rabbit Tales
Elmer Fudd (voice)
1982
Film
Broken Lance
Bit Part (uncredited)
1954
Film
Ant Pasted
Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)
1953
Film
South of the Boudoir
Thomas Bailey
1940
Film
Millionaire Playboy
J.B. Zany
1940
TV
Looney Tunes: Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection
1940
Film
Fresh Hare
Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)
1942
Film
Rabbit of Seville
Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)
1950
Film
A Feud There Was
Elmer Fudd / Peacemaker (voice)
1938
Filmography
2020FilmBugs Bunny's 80th What's Up, Doc-umentary!as Elmer Fudd (voice) (archive footage) (uncredited)2010FilmDaffy Duck: Frustrated Fowlas (archive footage)2010FilmLooney Tunes Super Stars Daffy Duck: Frustrated Fowlas Elmer Fudd (voice)(archive footage)2010FilmBugs Bunny at the Symphonyas Elmer Fudd (voice)2010FilmAlice in Wonderlandas White Rabbit (voice) (archive footage)2007FilmLooney Tunes: Spotlight Collection Vol. 5as Egghead / sleepy hotel guest (archive sound) (uncredited)1995TVThat's Warner Bros!as (archive footage)1991FilmThe Looney Tunes Hall of Fameas Elmer Fudd (voice)1990FilmWhat's Up Doc? A Salute to Bugs Bunnyas Elmer Fudd / Himself (archive footage)1988FilmThe Cartoon Collectionas Elmer Fudd (voice) (archive sound) (uncredited)1983TVThe Bugs Bunny Showas Elmer Fudd1982FilmBugs Bunny's 3rd Movie: 1001 Rabbit Talesas Elmer Fudd (voice)1979FilmThe Bugs Bunny/Road Runner Movieas Elmer Fudd (voice)1960FilmPerson to Bunnyas Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)1957FilmRabbit Romeoas Elmer Fudd1957FilmWhat's Opera, Doc?as Elmer Fudd as Siegfried (voice) (uncredited)1956FilmWideo Wabbitas Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)1956FilmYankee Dood Itas Elmer Fudd (as King of the Elves)1956FilmA Star Is Boredas Elmer Fudd1956FilmBugs' Bonnetsas Elmer Fudd1955FilmHeir-Conditionedas Elmer Fudd1955FilmMeet the Governoras Mr. Hurley1955FilmSo You Want a Model Railroadas Mr. Agony1955FilmThis Is a Life?as Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)1955FilmRabbit Rampageas Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)1955FilmPast Perfumanceas Casting director1955FilmHare Brushas Elmer J. Fudd (voice) (uncredited)1955FilmBeanstalk Bunnyas Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)1955FilmPests for Guestsas Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)1955TVProfessional Father1954FilmHell's Outpostas Harry1954FilmQuack Shotas Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)1954FilmBroken Lanceas Bit Part (uncredited)1954FilmDesign for Leavingas Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)1953FilmRobot Rabbitas Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)1953FilmDuck! Rabbit, Duck!as Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)1953FilmAnt Pastedas Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)1953FilmUpswept Hareas Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)1953TVGeneral Electric Theateras Bank Customer1952TVYour Jeweler's Showcaseas Marvin - Postmaster1952TVThe Adventures of Ozzie and Harrietas The Butcher1952FilmRabbit Seasoningas Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)1952FilmThe Two Mouseketeersas Sir Girard (voice) (uncredited)1952FilmThe Greatest Show on Earthas Ice-Cream Eating Spectator (uncredited)1951TVI Love Lucyas Mr. Chambers1951FilmSo You Want to Be a Paper Hangeras Little Jiffy Potato Peeler Salesman1951FilmRabbit Fireas Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)1950FilmRabbit of Sevilleas Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)1950TVThe Beulah Showas Mr. Perrin1950FilmWhat's Up, Doc?as Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)1949FilmSamson and Delilahas Fat Philistine Merchant Wearing No Robe1949FilmEach Dawn I Crowas Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)1949FilmHare Doas Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)1949FilmWise Quackersas Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)1948FilmKit for Catas Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)1948FilmBack Alley Oproaras Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)1948FilmWhat Makes Daffy Duckas Elmer Fudd (voice)1947FilmRoad to Rioas Mr. Stanton (uncredited)1947FilmSlick Hareas Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)1947FilmA Pest in the Houseas Elmer Fudd / Businessman (voice) (uncredited)1947FilmEaster Yeggsas Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)1947FilmThe Devil Thumbs a Ride1946FilmThe Big Snoozeas Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)1946FilmHare Removeras Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)1946FilmIdea Girlas Commissioner P.J. Maple1945FilmHare Tonicas Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)1945FilmThe Unruly Hareas Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)1944FilmStage Door Cartoonas Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)1944FilmThe Stupid Cupidas Cupid (Elmer Fudd)1944FilmI'm from Arkansasas Commissioner of Agriculture1944FilmThe Old Grey Hareas Elmer J. Fudd (voice) (uncredited)1944FilmMopey Dope1943FilmSwing Out the Bluesas Larry Stringfellow1943FilmAn Itch in Timeas Elmer Fudd (voice)1943FilmA Corny Concertoas Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)1943FilmTo Duck.... Or Not to Duckas Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)1942FilmJohnny Doughboyas Irish Mayor1942FilmThe Hare-Brained Hypnotistas Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)1942FilmFresh Hareas Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)1942FilmNutty Newsas Elmer Fudd Narrator (voice) (uncredited)1942FilmA Study in Socksas Daniel O'Hara1942FilmA Desperate Chance for Ellery Queenas Raymond Radcliffe1942FilmThe Wacky Wabbitas Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)1942FilmBugs Bunny! That Wacky Wabbitas Elmer Fudd1942FilmGrand Central Murderas Medical Examiner (uncredited)1942FilmGroom and Boredas Henry McGonigle, House Detective1942FilmAny Bonds Today?as Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)1942FilmThe Wabbit Who Came to Supperas Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)1941FilmWabbit Twoubleas Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)1941FilmEllery Queen and the Perfect Crimeas Book salesman1941FilmManpoweras Drunk Texan (uncredited)1941FilmElmer's Pet Rabbitas Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)1940FilmThe Devil Batas Joe McGinty1940FilmCrazy Houseas Poppa Panda / Echos (voice)1940FilmA Wild Hareas Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)1940FilmSwing with Bingas Himself1940FilmSouth of the Boudoiras Thomas Bailey1940FilmThe Hardship of Miles Standishas John Alden (voice)1940FilmConfederate Honeyas Ned Cutler (voice) (uncredited)1940FilmRoad to Singaporeas Bartender (uncredited)1940FilmMillionaire Playboyas J.B. Zany1940FilmElmer's Candid Cameraas Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)1940TVLooney Tunes: Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection1939FilmDad for a Dayas Spanky's dad1939FilmThese Glamour Girlsas Dance Customer (uncredited)1939FilmI Stole a Millionas Cafe Manager1939FilmDangerous Dan McFooas Dan McFoo (voice) (uncredited)1939FilmBroadway Serenadeas Process Server (uncredited)1938FilmA Feud There Wasas Elmer Fudd / Peacemaker (voice)1938FilmThe Great Library Miseryas Mr. F.T. Smith1931FilmKilling to Liveas Self - Narrator, US version1929TVLooney Tunesas Elmer Fudd