7.1
Movie
Acting
Thurl Ravenscroft
- Born
- Died
- (aged 91)
- Birthplace
- Norfolk, Nebraska, USA
- Credits
- 63 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
7.1
Movie
7.2
Movie
One Hundred and One Dalmatians
7.2
Movie
Alice in Wonderland
7.2
Movie
Peter Pan
7.1
Movie
Lady and the Tramp
7.3
Movie
The Aristocats
7.6
Movie
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
7.2
Movie
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
7.5
Movie
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
6.9
Movie
The Brave Little Toaster
6.6
Movie
The Hobbit
7.1
TV
I Am Weasel
7.1
Movie
Snoopy, Come Home
7.2
Movie
The Lorax
5.9
Movie
Babes in Toyland
6.1
Movie
The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue
5.7
Movie
The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars
7.6
TV
Birdman and the Galaxy Trio
Acting credits 59
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Pirates of the Caribbean | Disneyland Resort Film | Singing pirate (voice) / Drunken pirate (voice) |
| 1998 | The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars Film | Kirby (voice) |
| 1997 | The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue Film | Kirby (voice) |
| 1997 | I Am Weasel TV | I.M. Weasel (singing voice) (1 ep) |
| 1996 | Superior Duck Film | Narrator (voice) |
| 1994 | How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Special Edition Film | Self |
| 1992 | Invasion of the Bunny Snatchers Film | The Black Hole (voice) (uncredited) |
| 1987 | The Brave Little Toaster Film | Kirby (voice) |
| 1983 | EPCOT Center: A Souvenir Program Film | Announcer at Fantasyland castle opening (voice) (archive sound) |
| 1977 | The Hobbit Film | Goblin (voice) |
| 1977 | The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Film | Bass Vocals / Black Pot (voice) (uncredited) |
| 1975 | Emilio and His Magic Bull Film | |
| 1972 | Snoopy, Come Home Film | "No Dogs Allowed" (voice) (uncredited) |
| 1972 | The Lorax Film | Singer |
| 1971 | The Cat in the Hat Film | Thing 1 (voice) |
| 1970 | The Aristocats Film | Russian Cat (voice) |
| 1970 | The Phantom Tollbooth Film | Lethargian (voice, uncredited) |
| 1970 | Horton Hears a Who! Film | Wickersham Brother (voice) (uncredited) |
| 1968 | The Night Before Christmas Film | Soloist (voice) |
| 1968 | Pacifically Peeking Film | The Mellomen (uncredited) |
| 1967 | Birdman and the Galaxy Trio TV | (1 ep) |
| 1966 | How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Film | Singer of You're A Mean One Mr. Grinch (voice) (uncredited) |
| 1966 | A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Film | Voice (uncredited) |
| 1964 | Mary Poppins Film | Hog / Andrew's Whimper (Voice) (Uncredited) |
| 1964 | Hey There, It's Yogi Bear! Film | Policeman (voice, uncredited) |
| 1963 | The Sword in the Stone Film | Black Bart (voice) (uncredited) |
| 1963 | It Happened at the World's Fair Film | The Mellomen (uncredited) |
| 1962 | Gay Purr-ee Film | Singing Hench Cat (uncredited) |
| 1961 | Babes in Toyland Film | Trees (singing voice) |
| 1961 | Donald and the Wheel Film | Senior Spirit of Progress (voice) |
| 1961 | The Coyote's Lament Film | Singing Caterpillar (singing voice) (uncredited) |
| 1961 | One Hundred and One Dalmatians Film | Captain (voice) |
| 1960 | Jack Benny Christmas Show Film | Enrico Scortachini (uncredited) |
| 1959 | Noah's Ark Film | Shem / Ham / Japeth, Noah's sons |
| 1958 | Paul Bunyan Film | Paul Bunyan / Chorus (voice) (as The Mellomen) |
| 1958 | South Pacific Film | Stewpot (Singing) (Uncredited) |
| 1957 | The Story of Anyburg U.S.A. Film | Cyrus P. Sliderule |
| 1955 | It's Always Fair Weather Film | Harry Wilson (voice) (uncredited) |
| 1955 | Lady and the Tramp Film | Al the Gator (voice) |
| 1955 | Daddy Long Legs Film | Jervis Pendleton III (singing voice) (uncredited) |
| 1954 | Pigs Is Pigs Film | Singer (voice) |
| 1954 | Rose Marie Film | Indian medicine man |
| 1954 | The Glenn Miller Story Film | The Mellowmen (uncredited) |
| 1953 | Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom Film | The Mellomen |
| 1953 | General Electric Theater TV | Nebuchadnezzar (1 ep) |
| 1952 | Trick or Treat Film | The Mellomen (voice) (uncredited) |
| 1951 | Rooty Toot Toot Film | Honest John the Crook / Bailiff / Bartender / Juror (voice) (uncredited) |
| 1951 | Alice in Wonderland Film | Card Painter (voice) |
| 1950 | Cinderella Film | (voice) |
| 1950 | Edgar Bergen with Charlie McCarthy Film | Tall Bass Singer (uncredited) |
| 1944 | Springtime for Pluto Film | Singing Caterpillar |
| 1942 | Lost Canyon Film | Singing Ranch Hand |
| 1941 | Jingle Belles Film | |
| 1940 | Prehistoric Porky Film | Lizard Singer (voice) (uncredited) |
| 1940 | Little Blabbermouse Film | Chew Tobacco (voice) |
| 1940 | Pilgrim Porky Film | Singer |
| 1940 | Isle Of Destiny Film | Sportsman Quartet Member |
| 1940 | Pinocchio Film | Monstro the Whale (uncredited) |
| 1939 | Sioux Me Film | Indian Bass Singer (voice) |
Crew credits 7
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Halloween Is Grinch Night Film | Vocals |
| 1977 | The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Film | Vocals |
| 1972 | Snoopy, Come Home Film | Vocals |
| 1969 | Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid Film | Vocals |
| 1966 | How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Film | Theme Song Performance |
| 1956 | The Hardy Boys: The Mystery of the Applegate Treasure Film | Theme Song Performance |
| 1953 | Peter Pan Film | Vocals |