Thurl Ravenscroft
Born:February 6, 1914
Place of Birth:Norfolk, Nebraska, USA
Died:May 22, 2005
Known For:Acting
Biography
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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.
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Filmography
Acting
Cinderella
(voice)
1950
The Aristocats
Russian Cat (voice)
1970
Pinocchio
Monstro the Whale (uncredited)
1940
Alice in Wonderland
Card Painter (voice)
1951
Lady and the Tramp
Al the Gator (voice)
1955
One Hundred and One Dalmatians
Captain (voice)
1961
The Sword in the Stone
Black Bart (voice) (uncredited)
1963
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Bass Vocals / Black Pot (voice) (uncredited)
1977
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Singer of You're A Mean One Mr. Grinch (voice) (uncredited)
1966
The Hobbit
Goblin (voice)
1977
The Lorax
Singer
1972
It's Always Fair Weather
Harry Wilson (voice) (uncredited)
1955
Snoopy, Come Home
"No Dogs Allowed" (voice) (uncredited)
1972
The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars
Kirby (voice)
1998
Production
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Vocals
1977
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Theme Song Performance
1966