Tex Avery
Known for department: Directing
Birthday: 1908-02-26 – 1980-08-26
Place of birth: Taylor, Texas, USA
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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.
Known for
Fresh Fish
1939Prof. Mackerel Fishsticks (voice)
The Penguin Parade
1938Walrus (voice)
Uncle Tom's Bungalow
1937Uncle Tom (voice)
Johnny Smith and Poker-Huntas
1938The Chief (voice)
Believe It or Else
1939Old Man in Jail (voice) (uncredited)
Ghost Wanted
1940Laughing Ghost (voice)
Bad Luck Blackie
1949Large Dog (voice) (uncredited)
Toyland Premiere
1934Santa Claus (voice) (uncredited)
Lonesome Lenny
1946Lenny (voice) (uncredited)
The Heckling Hare
1941Willoughby (voice) (uncredited)
Thugs with Dirty Mugs
1939Ed. G. Robemsome as Killer Diller
The First Bad Man
1955Cavemen (uncredited)
The Sneezing Weasel
1938Weasel (voice) (uncredited)
The Village Smithy
1936Blacksmith (voice)
Count Me Out
1938Fight Referee (voice) (uncredited)
Egghead Rides Again
1937Red (voice) (uncredited)
The Bear's Tale
1940Poppa Bear (voice) (uncredited)
A Feud There Was
1938Weaver Dude / Weaver Guy with Gun (voice)
Jerky Turkey
1945Hunting Pilgrim / Turkey Call (voice) (uncredited)