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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Extinct Attractions Club Presents: The Haunted Mansion Story
Character: Himself
MOVIE • 2005
The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars
Character: Kirby (voice)
MOVIE • 1998
The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue
Character: Kirby (voice)
MOVIE • 1997
Superior Duck
Character: Narrator (voice)
MOVIE • 1996
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Special Edition
Character: Self
MOVIE • 1994
Invasion of the Bunny Snatchers
Character: The Black Hole (voice) (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1992
The Brave Little Toaster
Character: Kirby (voice)
MOVIE • 1987
EPCOT Center: A Souvenir Program
Character: Announcer at Fantasyland castle opening (voice) (archive sound)
MOVIE • 1983
The Hobbit
Character: Goblin (voice)
MOVIE • 1977
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Character: Bass Vocals / Black Pot (voice) (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1977
Snoopy, Come Home
Character: "No Dogs Allowed" (voice) (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1972
The Lorax
Character: Singer
MOVIE • 1972
The Cat in the Hat
Character: Thing 1 (voice)
MOVIE • 1971
The Aristocats
Character: Russian Cat (voice)
MOVIE • 1970
Horton Hears a Who!
Character: Wickersham Brother (voice) (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1970
The Night Before Christmas
Character: Soloist (voice)
MOVIE • 1968
Pacifically Peeking
Character: The Mellomen (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1968
Birdman and the Galaxy Trio
Character:
TV • 1967
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Character: Singer of You're A Mean One Mr. Grinch (voice) (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1966
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Character: Voice (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1966
Crew
Crew Credits
Halloween Is Grinch Night
Role: Vocals
MOVIE • 1977
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Role: Vocals
MOVIE • 1977
Snoopy, Come Home
Role: Vocals
MOVIE • 1972
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Role: Theme Song Performance
MOVIE • 1966
The Hardy Boys: The Mystery of the Applegate Treasure
Role: Theme Song Performance
MOVIE • 1956