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Thurl Ravenscroft

Bio: 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
Born: Fri, Feb 06 1914
Birthplace: Norfolk, Nebraska, USA

Death: Sun, May 22 2005
Thurl Ravenscroft is 91 years old
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Poster of Extinct Attractions Club Presents: The Haunted Mansion Story
Extinct Attractions Club Presents: The Haunted Mansion Story
Thurl Ravenscroft was
90 in Extinct Attractions Club Presents: The Haunted Mansion Story
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars
The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars
Thurl Ravenscroft was
84 in The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars
as 'Kirby (voice)'.
Tue, May 19 1998
Poster of The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue
The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue
Thurl Ravenscroft was
83 in The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue
as 'Kirby (voice)'.
Sat, Nov 01 1997
Poster of Superior Duck
Superior Duck
Thurl Ravenscroft was
82 in Superior Duck
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Fri, Aug 23 1996
Poster of How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Special Edition
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Special Edition
Thurl Ravenscroft was
80 in How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Special Edition
as 'Self'.
Sat, Nov 19 1994
Poster of Invasion of the Bunny Snatchers
Invasion of the Bunny Snatchers
Thurl Ravenscroft was
78 in Invasion of the Bunny Snatchers
as 'The Black Hole (voice) (uncredited)'.
Wed, May 27 1992
Poster of The Brave Little Toaster
The Brave Little Toaster
Thurl Ravenscroft was
73 in The Brave Little Toaster
as 'Kirby (voice)'.
Thu, Jul 09 1987
Poster of EPCOT Center: A Souvenir Program
EPCOT Center: A Souvenir Program
Thurl Ravenscroft was
68 in EPCOT Center: A Souvenir Program
as 'Announcer at Fantasyland castle opening'.
Sun, Jan 02 1983
Poster of The Hobbit
The Hobbit
Thurl Ravenscroft was
63 in The Hobbit
as 'Goblin (voice)'.
Sun, Nov 27 1977
Poster of The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Thurl Ravenscroft was
63 in The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
as 'Bass Vocals / Black Pot (voice) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Mar 11 1977
Poster of Snoopy, Come Home
Snoopy, Come Home
Thurl Ravenscroft was
58 in Snoopy, Come Home
as '"No Dogs Allowed" (voice) (uncredited)'.
Wed, Aug 09 1972
Poster of The Lorax
The Lorax
Thurl Ravenscroft was
58 in The Lorax
as 'Singer'.
Mon, Feb 14 1972
Poster of The Cat in the Hat
The Cat in the Hat
Thurl Ravenscroft was
57 in The Cat in the Hat
as 'Thing 1 (voice)'.
Sun, Jul 04 1971
Poster of The Aristocats
The Aristocats
Thurl Ravenscroft was
56 in The Aristocats
as 'Russian Cat (voice)'.
Fri, Nov 13 1970
Poster of Horton Hears a Who!
Horton Hears a Who!
Thurl Ravenscroft was
56 in Horton Hears a Who!
as 'Wickersham Brother (voice) (uncredited)'.
Wed, Mar 18 1970
Poster of The Night Before Christmas
The Night Before Christmas
Thurl Ravenscroft was
54 in The Night Before Christmas
as 'Soloist (voice)'.
Sun, Dec 01 1968
Poster of Pacifically Peeking
Pacifically Peeking
Thurl Ravenscroft was
54 in Pacifically Peeking
as 'The Mellomen (uncredited)'.
Sun, Oct 06 1968
Poster of How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Thurl Ravenscroft was
52 in How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
as 'Singer of You're A Mean One Mr. Grinch (voice) (uncredited)'.
Sun, Dec 18 1966
Poster of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Thurl Ravenscroft was
52 in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
as 'Voice (uncredited)'.
Sun, Oct 16 1966
Poster of Mary Poppins
Mary Poppins
Thurl Ravenscroft was
50 in Mary Poppins
as 'Hog / Andrew's Whimper (voice) (uncredited)'.
Thu, Dec 17 1964
Poster of The Sword in the Stone
The Sword in the Stone
Thurl Ravenscroft was
49 in The Sword in the Stone
as 'Black Bart (voice) (uncredited)'.
Wed, Dec 25 1963
Poster of It Happened at the World's Fair
It Happened at the World's Fair
Thurl Ravenscroft was
49 in It Happened at the World's Fair
as 'The Mellomen (uncredited)'.
Wed, Apr 03 1963
Poster of Babes in Toyland
Babes in Toyland
Thurl Ravenscroft was
47 in Babes in Toyland
as 'Trees (singing voice)'.
Thu, Dec 14 1961
Poster of Donald and the Wheel
Donald and the Wheel
Thurl Ravenscroft was
47 in Donald and the Wheel
as 'Senior Spirit of Progress'.
Wed, Jun 21 1961
Poster of One Hundred and One Dalmatians
One Hundred and One Dalmatians
Thurl Ravenscroft was
46 in One Hundred and One Dalmatians
as 'Captain (voice)'.
Wed, Jan 25 1961
Poster of Jack Benny Christmas Show
Jack Benny Christmas Show
Thurl Ravenscroft was
46 in Jack Benny Christmas Show
as 'Enrico Scortachini (uncredited)'.
Sun, Dec 18 1960
Poster of Noah's Ark
Noah's Ark
Thurl Ravenscroft was
45 in Noah's Ark
as 'Shem / Ham / Japeth, Noah's sons'.
Tue, Nov 10 1959
Poster of Paul Bunyan
Paul Bunyan
Thurl Ravenscroft was
44 in Paul Bunyan
as 'Paul Bunyan / Chorus (voice) (as The Mellomen)'.
Fri, Aug 01 1958
Poster of The Story of Anyburg U.S.A.
The Story of Anyburg U.S.A.
Thurl Ravenscroft was
43 in The Story of Anyburg U.S.A.
as 'Cyrus P. Sliderule'.
Wed, Jun 19 1957
Poster of Design for Dreaming
Design for Dreaming
Thurl Ravenscroft was
42 in Design for Dreaming
Sat, Mar 31 1956
Poster of It's Always Fair Weather
It's Always Fair Weather
Thurl Ravenscroft was
41 in It's Always Fair Weather
as 'Harry Wilson (voice) (uncredited)'.
Tue, Aug 30 1955
Poster of Lady and the Tramp
Lady and the Tramp
Thurl Ravenscroft was
41 in Lady and the Tramp
as 'Al the Gator (voice)'.
Wed, Jun 22 1955
Poster of Pigs Is Pigs
Pigs Is Pigs
Thurl Ravenscroft was
40 in Pigs Is Pigs
as 'Singer'.
Fri, May 21 1954
Poster of Rose Marie
Rose Marie
Thurl Ravenscroft was
40 in Rose Marie
as 'Indian medicine man'.
Wed, Mar 03 1954
Poster of The Glenn Miller Story
The Glenn Miller Story
Thurl Ravenscroft was
39 in The Glenn Miller Story
as 'The Mellowmen (uncredited)'.
Mon, Jan 04 1954
Poster of Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom
Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom
Thurl Ravenscroft was
39 in Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom
as 'The Mellomen'.
Tue, Nov 10 1953
Poster of Trick or Treat
Trick or Treat
Thurl Ravenscroft was
38 in Trick or Treat
as 'The Mellomen (voice) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Oct 10 1952
Poster of Rooty Toot Toot
Rooty Toot Toot
Thurl Ravenscroft was
37 in Rooty Toot Toot
as 'Johnny / Honest John the Crook'.
Thu, Nov 15 1951
Poster of Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
Thurl Ravenscroft was
37 in Alice in Wonderland
as 'Card Painter (voice)'.
Sat, Jul 28 1951
Poster of Cinderella
Cinderella
Thurl Ravenscroft was
36 in Cinderella
as '(voice)'.
Wed, Feb 22 1950
Poster of Edgar Bergen with Charlie McCarthy
Edgar Bergen with Charlie McCarthy
Thurl Ravenscroft was
35 in Edgar Bergen with Charlie McCarthy
as 'Tall Bass Singer (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jan 01 1950
Poster of Springtime for Pluto
Springtime for Pluto
Thurl Ravenscroft was
30 in Springtime for Pluto
as 'Singing Caterpillar'.
Fri, Jun 23 1944
Poster of Lost Canyon
Lost Canyon
Thurl Ravenscroft was
28 in Lost Canyon
as 'Singing Ranch Hand'.
Fri, Dec 18 1942
Poster of We'll Slap the Japs (Right into the Laps of the Nazis)
We'll Slap the Japs (Right into the Laps of the Nazis)
Thurl Ravenscroft was
27 in We'll Slap the Japs (Right into the Laps of the Nazis)
Mon, Jan 05 1942
Poster of Jingle Belles
Jingle Belles
Thurl Ravenscroft was
27 in Jingle Belles
Wed, Dec 24 1941
Poster of Prehistoric Porky
Prehistoric Porky
Thurl Ravenscroft was
26 in Prehistoric Porky
as 'Lizard Singer (voice) (uncredited)'.
Sat, Oct 12 1940
Poster of Little Blabbermouse
Little Blabbermouse
Thurl Ravenscroft was
26 in Little Blabbermouse
as 'Chew Tobacco (voice)'.
Sat, Jul 06 1940
Poster of Pilgrim Porky
Pilgrim Porky
Thurl Ravenscroft was
26 in Pilgrim Porky
as 'Singer'.
Fri, Mar 15 1940
Poster of Isle Of Destiny
Isle Of Destiny
Thurl Ravenscroft was
26 in Isle Of Destiny
as 'Sportsman Quartet Member'.
Fri, Mar 08 1940
Poster of Pinocchio
Pinocchio
Thurl Ravenscroft was
26 in Pinocchio
as 'Monstro the Whale (uncredited)'.
Fri, Feb 23 1940
Poster of Sioux Me
Sioux Me
Thurl Ravenscroft was
25 in Sioux Me
as 'Indian Bass Singer (voice)'.
Fri, Sep 08 1939

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Birdman and the Galaxy Trio
Birdman and the Galaxy Trio
Thurl Ravenscroft was
53+ in Birdman and the Galaxy Trio
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1967
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Thurl Ravenscroft was
38+ in General Electric Theater
as 'Nebuchadnezzar'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953