Thurl Ravenscroft
Acting
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.
Born: February 6, 1914 · Norfolk, Nebraska, USA
Filmography (42)
The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars
1998
Actor: Kirby (voice)
The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue
1997
Actor: Kirby (voice)
Superior Duck
1996
Actor: Narrator (voice)
Invasion of the Bunny Snatchers
1992
Actor: The Black Hole (vo…
The Brave Little Toaster
1987
Actor: Kirby (voice)
The Hobbit
1977
Actor: Goblin (voice)
Halloween Is Grinch Night
1977
Vocals
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
1977
Actor: Bass Vocals / Blac…Vocals
Snoopy, Come Home
1972
Actor: "No Dogs Allowed" …Vocals
The Lorax
1972
Actor: Singer
The Cat in the Hat
1971
Actor: Thing 1 (voice)
The Aristocats
1970
Actor: Russian Cat (voice…
Horton Hears a Who!
1970
Actor: Wickersham Brother…
TV
Birdman and the Galaxy Trio
1967
Actor
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
1966
Actor: Singer of You're A…Theme Song Performance
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
1966
Actor: Voice (uncredited)
Hey There, It's Yogi Bear!
1964
Actor: Policeman (voice, …
The Sword in the Stone
1963
Actor: Black Bart (voice)…
It Happened at the World's Fair
1963
Actor: The Mellomen (uncr…
Gay Purr-ee
1962
Actor: Singing Hench Cat …
Babes in Toyland
1961
Actor: Trees (singing voi…
Donald and the Wheel
1961
Actor: Senior Spirit of P…
One Hundred and One Dalmatians
1961
Actor: Captain (voice)
Noah's Ark
1959
Actor: Shem / Ham / Japet…
Paul Bunyan
1958
Actor: Paul Bunyan / Chor…
The Story of Anyburg U.S.A.
1957
Actor: Cyrus P. Sliderule
It's Always Fair Weather
1955
Actor: Harry Wilson (voic…
Lady and the Tramp
1955
Actor: Al the Gator (voic…
Pigs Is Pigs
1954
Actor: Singer (voice)
Rose Marie
1954
Actor: Indian medicine ma…
The Glenn Miller Story
1954
Actor: The Mellowmen (unc…
Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom
1953
Actor: The Mellomen
Trick or Treat
1952
Actor: The Mellomen (voic…
Rooty Toot Toot
1951
Actor: Johnny / Honest Jo…
Alice in Wonderland
1951
Actor: Card Painter (voic…
Cinderella
1950
Actor: (voice)
Springtime for Pluto
1944
Actor: Singing Caterpilla…
Prehistoric Porky
1940
Actor: Lizard Singer (voi…
Little Blabbermouse
1940
Actor: Chew Tobacco (voic…
Pilgrim Porky
1940
Actor: Singer
Isle Of Destiny
1940
Actor: Sportsman Quartet …
Pinocchio
1940
Actor: Monstro the Whale …