Grace Stafford

Acting

Grace Stafford

Born
Died
(aged 88)
Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA
Credits
142 titles

Biography

Grace Stafford (born Grace Boyle, November 7, 1903 – March 17, 1992) was an American actress and the wife of animation producer Walter Lantz. Stafford is best known for providing the voice of Woody Woodpecker, a creation of Lantz's, for many years starting from 1950.

At first Stafford asked not to be credited in the role, believing that audiences would be disillusioned if they knew Woody was voiced by a woman. But she soon came to enjoy being known as Woody's voice and, starting with 1958's Misguided Missile, finally allowed her name to be credited on screen.

[biography (excerpted) from Wikipedia]

Signature work

Known For

Acting credits 142

YearTitleRole
TBA Woody Woodpecker: The Screwball Collection Film Woody Woodpecker
1982 Walter, Woody and the World of Animation Film
1982 Woody Woodpecker and Friends Film Herself / Woody Woodpecker
1975 Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze Film Little Lady
1972 Bye, Bye, Blackboard Film Woody Woodpecker / Alfie / Mrs. Meany / Students (voice)
1972 Show Biz Beagle Film Woody Woodpecker (voice)
1972 Gold Diggin' Woodpecker Film Woody Woodpecker (voice)
1972 Indian Corn Film Woody Woodpecker (voice)
1972 Rain Rain, Go Away Film Bessie Beary (voice)
1972 Unlucky Potluck Film Bessie Beary (voice)
1972 Let Charlie Do It Film Bessie Beary (voice)
1972 A Fish Story Film Bessie Beary (voice)
1971 Kitty from the City Film Woody Woodpecker / Florence / Precious (voice)
1971 Charlie the Rainmaker Film Bessie Beary (voice)
1971 The Bungling Builder Film Bessie Beary (voice)
1971 Moochin' Pooch Film Bessie Beary (voice)
1971 Sleepy Time Chimes Film Woody Woodpecker (voice)
1971 Flim Flam Fountain Film Woody / Knothead / Splinter / Old Lady (voice) (uncredited)
1970 Charlie in Hot Water Film Bessie Beary (voice)
1970 Charlie's Golf Classic Film Bessie Beary (voice)
1969 Charlie's Campout Film Bessie Beary (voice)
1969 Cool It, Charlie Film Bessie Beary (voice)
1969 Gopher Broke Film Bessie Beary (voice)
1968 Jerky Turkey Film Bessie Beary (voice)
1968 Fat in the Saddle Film Woody (voice)
1968 Bugged in a Rug Film Bessie Beary (voice)
1967 Chilly Chums Film Woody Woodpecker (voice)
1967 Have Gun Can't Travel Film Woody Woodpecker (voice)
1967 Mouse in the House Film Bessie Beary (voice)
1967 Window Pains Film Bessie Beary (voice)
1966 Foot Brawl Film Bessie Beary (voice)
1965 Davey Cricket Film Bessie Beary (voice)
1965 Birds of a Feather Film Woody Woodpecker / Ms. Meany (voice)
1965 Guest Who? Film Bessie Beary (voice)
1964 Roamin' Roman Film Woody Woodpecker (voice)
1964 Spook-a-Nanny Film Woody Woodpecker / Miranda Panda / Winnie Woodpecker / Splinter (voice)
1964 Roof-Top Razzle Dazzle Film Bessie Beary (voice)
1964 Skinfolks Film Woody Woodpecker (voice)
1964 Rah Rah Ruckus Film Bessie Beary/Suzy Beary (voice)
1964 Dumb Like a Fox Film Woody Woodpecker (voice)
1963 Science Friction Film Woody Woodpecker (voice)
1963 The Goose Is Wild Film Bessie Beary (voice)
1963 Pesky Pelican Film Operator (voice)
1963 The Tenant's Racket Film Woody Woodpecker (voice)
1963 Coy Decoy Film Woody Woodpecker (voice)
1963 Shutter Bug Film Woody Woodpecker (voice)
1963 Charlie's Mother-in-Law Film Bessie Beary / Bessie's Mother (voice)
1963 Greedy Gabby Gator Film Woody Woodpecker (voice)
1962 Little Woody Riding Hood Film Woody Woodpecker (voice)
1962 Hyde and Sneak Film Vampira Hyde (voice)
1962 Mother's Little Helper Film Bessie Beary / Goose Beary (voice)
1962 Rocket Racket Film Woody Woodpecker (voice)
1962 The Beary Family TV Bessie / Suzy Beary (28 ep)
1962 Fowled-Up Birthday Film Bessie Beary (voice)
1962 Robin Hoody Woody Film Woody Woodpecker (voice)
1962 Home Sweet Homewrecker Film Woody (voice)
1962 Rock-a-Bye Gator Film Woody Woodpecker (voice)
1961 Phantom of the Horse Opera Film Woody (voice)
1961 Busman's Holiday Film Woody (voice)
1961 Franken-Stymied Film Woody (voice)
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