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Thurl Ravenscroft

Actor | * 02/06/1914 († 91, 05/22/2005) | Norfolk, Nebraska (United States of America (USA))
Thurl Arthur Ravenscroft (February 6, 1914 – May 22, 2005) was an American actor and bass singer. He was well known as one of the booming voices 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! Ravenscroft did voice-over work and singing for Disney in various films and Disneyland attractions (which were later featured at Walt Disney World), the best known including The Haunted Mansion, Country Bear Jamboree, Mark Twain Riverboat, Pirates of the Caribbean, Disneyland Railroad, and Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room. His voice acting career began in 1939 and lasted until his death in 2005 at age 91. ()
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Most frequent genres for this person: Animation | Kids & Family | Comedies

Known for these Movies & Shows

When a litter of dalmatian puppies are abducted by the minions of Cruella De Vil, the parents must find them before she uses them for a diabolical fashion statement. In a Disney animation classic, Dal ...

One Hundred and One Dalmatians

G

1961 | 3.6/5 | 1h 19min
Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids & Family
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A version of Shakespeare's play, set in the world of warring indoor and outdoor gnomes. Garden gnomes Gnomeo and Juliet have as many obstacles to overcome as their quasi namesakes when they are caught ...

Gnomeo & Juliet

G

2011 | 2.9/5 | 1h 24min
Animation, Kids & Family
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A group of dated appliances, finding themselves stranded in a summer home that their family had just sold, decide to seek their young 8 year old "master". ...

The Brave Little Toaster

G

1987 | 3.5/5 | 1h 30min
Fantasy, Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids & Family, Music
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When Madame Adelaide Bonfamille leaves her fortune to Duchess and her children—Bonfamille’s beloved family of cats—the butler plots to steal the money and kidnaps the legatees, leaving them out ...

The Aristocats

G

1970 | 3.6/5 | 1h 18min
Animation, Comedy, Kids & Family, Adventure
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Awards & Nominations for Thurl Ravenscroft

Disney Legends
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Movies with Thurl Ravenscroft as Actor(40)

as Kirby1998 The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars
as Kirby (voice)1997 The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue
as Narrator1996 Superior Duck
as himself1994 The Making of Dr. Seuss' 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas!'
as The Black Hole (voice) (uncredited)1992 Invasion of the Bunny Snatchers
as Kirby (voice)1987 The Brave Little Toaster
as Announcer at Fantasyland castle opening1983 EPCOT Center: A Souvenir Program
as Bass Singer [uncredited]1977 Halloween Is Grinch Night
as "No Dogs Allowed" (voice) (uncredited)1972 Snoopy, Come Home
as Singer1972 The Lorax
as Thing 1 (voice)1971 The Cat in the Hat
as Wickersham Brother (voice) (uncredited)1970 Horton Hears a Who!
as Russian Cat (voice)1970 The Aristocats
as Soloist (voice)1968 The Night Before Christmas
as Singer 'You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch' (voice) (uncredited)1966 How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
as Hog / Andrew's Whimper (voice) (uncredited)1964 Mary Poppins
as Black Bart (voice) (uncredited)1963 The Sword in the Stone
as Senior Spirit of Progress1961 Donald and the Wheel
as Captain (voice)1961 One Hundred and One Dalmatians
as Shem / Ham / Japeth, Noah's sons1959 Noah's Ark
as Paul Bunyan / Chorus (voice) (as The Mellomen)1958 Paul Bunyan
as Cyrus P. Sliderule1957 The Story of Anyburg U.S.A.
1956 Design for Dreaming
as Al the Gator (voice)1955 Lady and the Tramp
as Singer1954 Pigs Is Pigs
1954 The Glenn Miller Story
as The Mellomen1953 Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom
as The Mellomen (voice) (uncredited)1952 Trick or Treat
as Johnny / Honest John the Crook1951 Rooty Toot Toot
as Card Painter (voice)1951 Alice in Wonderland
as (voice)1950 Cinderella
as Singing Caterpillar1944 Springtime for Pluto
as Singing Ranch Hand1942 Lost Canyon
1941 Jingle Belles
as Monstro the Whale (uncredited)1940 Pinocchio
as Lizard Singer (voice) (uncredited)1940 Prehistoric Porky
as Singer1940 Pilgrim Porky
as Sportsman Quartet Member1940 Isle Of Destiny
as Chew Tobacco (voice)1940 Little Blabbermouse
as Indian Bass Singer (voice)1939 Sioux Me

TV Shows/Series with Thurl Ravenscroft as Actor(2)

1967 Birdman and the Galaxy Trio
as Nebuchadnezzar1953 GE Theater

Movies with Thurl Ravenscroft as Crew(1)

Sound/Vocals1972 Snoopy, Come Home

Born: Friday, 02/06 1914 (February) in Norfolk, Nebraska (United States of America (USA))
Died: Sunday, 05/22 2005 (May) in Fullerton (aged: 91)
Zodiac sign: Aquarius (Chinese zodiac sign: Tiger)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Educated at: Otis College of Art and Design
Record Label: Walt Disney Records
Other names for Thurl Ravenscroft (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Thurl Arthur Ravenscroft"
"The Mellomen"
Thurl Ravenscroft frequently works together with these people:
Walt Disney (16x, Crew)
Chuck Jones (11x, Crew)
Frank Thomas (11x, Crew)
Wolfgang Reitherman (10x, Crew)
Eric Larson (10x, Crew)
Milt Kahl (10x, Crew)
Ollie Johnston (9x, Crew)
John Lounsbery (9x, Crew)
Max Smith (8x, Actor)
Lee Marvin (7x, Actor)
Ken Anderson (7x, Crew)
Oliver Wallace (7x, Crew)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:382268, Added: 08/17/2018, Last updated: 04/21/2024