Thurl Ravenscroft

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

February 6, 1914

Died

May 22, 2005 (age 91)

Place of Birth

Norfolk, Nebraska, USA

Also Known As

Thurl Arthur Ravenscroft

The Mellomen

Thurl Ravenscroft

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

2005FilmExtinct Attractions Club Presents: The Haunted Mansion Storyas Himself1998FilmThe Brave Little Toaster Goes to Marsas Kirby (voice)1997FilmThe Brave Little Toaster to the Rescueas Kirby (voice)1996FilmSuperior Duckas Narrator (voice)1994FilmHow the Grinch Stole Christmas! Special Editionas Self1992FilmInvasion of the Bunny Snatchersas The Black Hole (voice) (uncredited)1987FilmThe Brave Little Toasteras Kirby (voice)1983FilmEPCOT Center: A Souvenir Programas Announcer at Fantasyland castle opening (voice) (archive sound)1977FilmThe Hobbitas Goblin (voice)1977FilmThe Many Adventures of Winnie the Poohas Bass Vocals / Black Pot (voice) (uncredited)1972FilmSnoopy, Come Homeas "No Dogs Allowed" (voice) (uncredited)1972FilmThe Loraxas Singer1971FilmThe Cat in the Hatas Thing 1 (voice)1970FilmThe Aristocatsas Russian Cat (voice)1970FilmHorton Hears a Who!as Wickersham Brother (voice) (uncredited)1968FilmThe Night Before Christmasas Soloist (voice)1968FilmPacifically Peekingas The Mellomen (uncredited)1967TVBirdman and the Galaxy Trio1966FilmHow the Grinch Stole Christmas!as Singer of You're A Mean One Mr. Grinch (voice) (uncredited)1966FilmA Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forumas Voice (uncredited)1964FilmHey There, It's Yogi Bear!as Policeman (voice, uncredited)1963FilmThe Sword in the Stoneas Black Bart (voice) (uncredited)1963FilmIt Happened at the World's Fairas The Mellomen (uncredited)1962FilmGay Purr-eeas Singing Hench Cat (uncredited)1961FilmBabes in Toylandas Trees (singing voice)1961FilmDonald and the Wheelas Senior Spirit of Progress (voice)1961FilmOne Hundred and One Dalmatiansas Captain (voice)1960FilmJack Benny Christmas Showas Enrico Scortachini (uncredited)1959FilmNoah's Arkas Shem / Ham / Japeth, Noah's sons1958FilmPaul Bunyanas Paul Bunyan / Chorus (voice) (as The Mellomen)1957FilmThe Story of Anyburg U.S.A.as Cyrus P. Sliderule1957FilmBe Quiet, Kind and Gentle1955FilmIt's Always Fair Weatheras Harry Wilson (voice) (uncredited)1955FilmLady and the Trampas Al the Gator (voice)1954FilmPigs Is Pigsas Singer (voice)1954FilmRose Marieas Indian medicine man1954FilmThe Glenn Miller Storyas The Mellowmen (uncredited)1953FilmToot, Whistle, Plunk and Boomas The Mellomen1953TVGeneral Electric Theateras Nebuchadnezzar1952FilmTrick or Treatas The Mellomen (voice) (uncredited)1951FilmRooty Toot Tootas Johnny / Honest John the Crook1951FilmAlice in Wonderlandas Card Painter (voice)1950FilmCinderellaas (voice)1950FilmEdgar Bergen with Charlie McCarthyas Tall Bass Singer (uncredited)1944FilmSpringtime for Plutoas Singing Caterpillar1942FilmLost Canyonas Singing Ranch Hand1942FilmWe'll Slap the Japs (Right into the Laps of the Nazis)1941FilmJingle Belles1940FilmPrehistoric Porkyas Lizard Singer (voice) (uncredited)1940FilmLittle Blabbermouseas Chew Tobacco (voice)1940FilmPilgrim Porkyas Singer1940FilmIsle Of Destinyas Sportsman Quartet Member1940FilmPinocchioas Monstro the Whale (uncredited)1939FilmSioux Meas Indian Bass Singer (voice)

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