Tex Avery

Tex Avery

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.

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Known For

What a Cartoon!

What a Cartoon!

1995 • Characters

Looney Tunes Platinum Collection: Volume One

Looney Tunes Platinum Collection: Volume One

2011 • Director

Porky's Duck Hunt

Porky's Duck Hunt

1937 • Director

Porky's Duck Hunt

Porky's Duck Hunt

1937 • Writer

The Crackpot Quail

The Crackpot Quail

1941 • as Willoughby (voice) (uncredited)

The Crackpot Quail

The Crackpot Quail

1941 • Director

Filmography

2012

King-Size Comedy: Tex Avery and the Looney Tunes Revolution
King-Size Comedy: Tex Avery and the Looney Tunes Revolution
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 10/16/2012

2007

Movie
Looney Tunes: Spotlight Collection Vol. 5
as Papa Bear (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 10/30/2007

2004

Behind the Tunes: A Conversation with Tex Avery
Behind the Tunes: A Conversation with Tex Avery
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/2004

2003

Tex Avery: A Crazy World
Tex Avery: A Crazy World
as Lui-même
Movie - Released: 1/1/2003

1993

The Compleat Tex Avery
The Compleat Tex Avery
Movie - Released: 1/13/1993

1988

Portrait of Tex Avery
Portrait of Tex Avery
Movie - Released: 1/1/1988

1975

Bugs Bunny Superstar
Bugs Bunny Superstar
as Himself
Movie - Released: 12/19/1975

1955

The First Bad Man
The First Bad Man
as Cavemen (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 9/30/1955
Deputy Droopy
Deputy Droopy
as Short Robber (voice) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 10/28/1955
The Legend of Rockabye Point
The Legend of Rockabye Point
as Polar Bear's Sneezes / Polar Bear's Screams (voice) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 4/11/1955

1954

The Farm of Tomorrow
The Farm of Tomorrow
as Small Baby Chicken (voice) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 9/18/1954

1953

Barney's Hungry Cousin
Barney's Hungry Cousin
as Hungry Bear (voice) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 1/31/1953

1951

Daredevil Droopy
Daredevil Droopy
as Spike (voice) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 3/31/1951

1950

Garden Gopher
Garden Gopher
as Spike (voice) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 9/30/1950
Ventriloquist Cat
Ventriloquist Cat
as Alley Cat / Spike (voice) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 3/31/1950

1949

Bad Luck Blackie
Bad Luck Blackie
as Large Dog (voice) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 1/22/1949
Señor Droopy
Señor Droopy
as Bull (voice) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 4/9/1949

1948

What Price Fleadom
What Price Fleadom
as Homer's Dog (voice) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 3/20/1948

1947

Hound Hunters
Hound Hunters
as Junior (voice) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 4/12/1947
Red Hot Rangers
Red Hot Rangers
as Junior (voice) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 5/3/1947

1946

Lonesome Lenny
Lonesome Lenny
as Lenny (voice) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 3/9/1946
Henpecked Hoboes
Henpecked Hoboes
as Junior (voice) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 10/26/1946

1945

Jerky Turkey
Jerky Turkey
as Hunting Pilgrim / Turkey Call (voice) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 4/7/1945

1943

Who Killed Who?
Who Killed Who?
as Santa Claus (voice) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 6/19/1943

1942

Hold the Lion, Please
Hold the Lion, Please
as Hippo (voice) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 6/6/1942

1941

The Heckling Hare
The Heckling Hare
as Willoughby (voice) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 7/5/1941
The Crackpot Quail
The Crackpot Quail
as Willoughby (voice) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 2/15/1941

1940

Ghost Wanted
Ghost Wanted
as Laughing Ghost (voice)
Movie - Released: 8/9/1940
The Bear's Tale
The Bear's Tale
as Poppa Bear (voice) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 4/13/1940
Circus Today
Circus Today
as Circus Bandmaster (voice) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 6/21/1940
Of Fox and Hounds
Of Fox and Hounds
as Willoughby (voice) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 12/7/1940

1939

Fresh Fish
Fresh Fish
as Prof. Mackerel Fishsticks (voice)
Movie - Released: 11/3/1939
Believe It or Else
Believe It or Else
as Old Man in Jail (voice) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 6/3/1939
Thugs with Dirty Mugs
Thugs with Dirty Mugs
as Ed. G. Robemsome as Killer Diller
Movie - Released: 5/6/1939
A Day at the Zoo
A Day at the Zoo
as Other Elk Named Bill (voice) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 3/11/1939
Dangerous Dan McFoo
Dangerous Dan McFoo
as Fight Commentator (voice) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 7/15/1939

1938

The Penguin Parade
The Penguin Parade
as Walrus (voice)
Movie - Released: 4/23/1938
Johnny Smith and Poker-Huntas
Johnny Smith and Poker-Huntas
as The Chief (voice)
Movie - Released: 10/21/1938
The Sneezing Weasel
The Sneezing Weasel
as Weasel (voice) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 3/12/1938
Count Me Out
Count Me Out
as Fight Referee (voice) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 12/17/1938
A Feud There Was
A Feud There Was
as Weaver Dude / Weaver Guy with Gun (voice)
Movie - Released: 9/23/1938
Porky's Phoney Express
Porky's Phoney Express
as Porky's Boss's laugh (voice) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 3/18/1938

1937

Uncle Tom's Bungalow
Uncle Tom's Bungalow
as Uncle Tom (voice)
Movie - Released: 6/5/1937
Egghead Rides Again
Egghead Rides Again
as Red (voice) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 7/17/1937
Porky the Wrestler
Porky the Wrestler
as Champion Wrestler Man Mountain (voice) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 1/9/1937
A Sunbonnet Blue
A Sunbonnet Blue
as Mouse (voice) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 8/21/1937

1936

The Village Smithy
The Village Smithy
as Blacksmith (voice)
Movie - Released: 12/4/1936
Don't Look Now
Don't Look Now
as Preacher (voice) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 11/7/1936

1934

Toyland Premiere
Toyland Premiere
as Santa Claus (voice) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 12/6/1934