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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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 1997
Poster of Superior Duck
Superior Duck
Thurl Ravenscroft was 82 in Superior Duck as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 02 1983
Poster of The Hobbit
The Hobbit
Thurl Ravenscroft was 63 in The Hobbit as 'Goblin (voice)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 09 1972
Poster of The Lorax
The Lorax
Thurl Ravenscroft was 58 in The Lorax as 'Singer'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 04 1971
Poster of The Aristocats
The Aristocats
Thurl Ravenscroft was 56 in The Aristocats as 'Russian Cat (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 24 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 01 1968
Poster of Pacifically Peeking
Pacifically Peeking
Thurl Ravenscroft was 54 in Pacifically Peeking as 'The Mellomen (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 16 1966
Poster of Mary Poppins
Mary Poppins
Thurl Ravenscroft was 50 in Mary Poppins as 'Hog / Andrew's Whimper (voice) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 03 1963
Poster of Babes in Toyland
Babes in Toyland
Thurl Ravenscroft was 47 in Babes in Toyland as 'Trees (singing voice)'.
Movie Released: 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 (voice)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 19 1957
Poster of Design for Dreaming
Design for Dreaming
Thurl Ravenscroft was 42 in Design for Dreaming
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 22 1955
Poster of Pigs Is Pigs
Pigs Is Pigs
Thurl Ravenscroft was 40 in Pigs Is Pigs as 'Singer (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 21 1954
Poster of Rose Marie
Rose Marie
Thurl Ravenscroft was 40 in Rose Marie as 'Indian medicine man'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 15 1951
Poster of Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
Thurl Ravenscroft was 37 in Alice in Wonderland as 'Card Painter (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 28 1951
Poster of Cinderella
Cinderella
Thurl Ravenscroft was 36 in Cinderella as '(voice)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1950
Poster of Springtime for Pluto
Springtime for Pluto
Thurl Ravenscroft was 30 in Springtime for Pluto as 'Singing Caterpillar'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 23 1944
Poster of Lost Canyon
Lost Canyon
Thurl Ravenscroft was 28 in Lost Canyon as 'Singing Ranch Hand'.
Movie Released: 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)
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 05 1942
Poster of Jingle Belles
Jingle Belles
Thurl Ravenscroft was 27 in Jingle Belles
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 24 1941
Poster of Prehistoric Porky
Prehistoric Porky
Thurl Ravenscroft was 26 in Prehistoric Porky as 'Lizard Singer (voice) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 12 1940
Poster of Little Blabbermouse
Little Blabbermouse
Thurl Ravenscroft was 26 in Little Blabbermouse as 'Chew Tobacco (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 06 1940
Poster of Pilgrim Porky
Pilgrim Porky
Thurl Ravenscroft was 26 in Pilgrim Porky as 'Singer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 15 1940
Poster of Isle Of Destiny
Isle Of Destiny
Thurl Ravenscroft was 26 in Isle Of Destiny as 'Sportsman Quartet Member'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 08 1940
Poster of Pinocchio
Pinocchio
Thurl Ravenscroft was 26 in Pinocchio as 'Monstro the Whale (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 1940
Poster of Sioux Me
Sioux Me
Thurl Ravenscroft was 25 in Sioux Me as 'Indian Bass Singer (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 08 1939

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Birdman and the Galaxy Trio
Birdman and the Galaxy Trio
Thurl Ravenscroft was 53+ in Birdman and the Galaxy Trio
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953