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.
Known For
| Birth Location | Norfolk, Nebraska, USA |
|---|---|
| Born | 1914-02-06 |
| Died | 2005-05-22 |
Movies
2005
The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars
as Kirby (voice)
1998
The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue
as Kirby (voice)
1997
Superior Duck
as Narrator (voice)
1996
1994
Invasion of the Bunny Snatchers
as The Black Hole (voice) (uncredited)
1992
The Brave Little Toaster
as Kirby (voice)
1987
EPCOT Center: A Souvenir Program
as Announcer at Fantasyland castle opening
1983
The Hobbit
as Goblin (voice)
1977
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
as Bass Vocals / Black Pot (voice) (uncredited)
1977
Snoopy, Come Home
as "No Dogs Allowed" (voice) (uncredited)
1972
The Lorax
as Singer
1972
The Cat in the Hat
as Thing 1 (voice)
1971
The Aristocats
as Russian Cat (voice)
1970
Horton Hears a Who!
as Wickersham Brother (voice) (uncredited)
1970
The Night Before Christmas
as Soloist (voice)
1968
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
as Voice (uncredited)
1966
Mary Poppins
as Hog / Andrew's Whimper (voice) (uncredited)
1964
The Sword in the Stone
as Black Bart (voice) (uncredited)
1963
Babes in Toyland
as Trees (singing voice)
1961
Donald and the Wheel
as Senior Spirit of Progress
1961
One Hundred and One Dalmatians
as Captain (voice)
1961
Jack Benny Christmas Show
as Enrico Scortachini (uncredited)
1960
Noah's Ark
as Shem / Ham / Japeth, Noah's sons
1959
Paul Bunyan
as Paul Bunyan / Chorus (voice) (as The Mellomen)
1958
The Story of Anyburg U.S.A.
as Cyrus P. Sliderule
1957
1956
Lady and the Tramp
as Al the Gator (voice)
1955
Pigs Is Pigs
as Singer
1954
Rose Marie
as Indian medicine man
1954
The Glenn Miller Story
as The Mellowmen (uncredited)
1954
Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom
as The Mellomen
1953
Trick or Treat
as The Mellomen (voice) (uncredited)
1952
Rooty Toot Toot
as Johnny / Honest John the Crook
1951
Alice in Wonderland
as Card Painter (voice)
1951
Cinderella
as (voice)
1950
Springtime for Pluto
as Singing Caterpillar
1944
Lost Canyon
as Singing Ranch Hand
1942
1941
Prehistoric Porky
as Lizard Singer (voice) (uncredited)
1940
Little Blabbermouse
as Chew Tobacco (voice)
1940
Pilgrim Porky
as Singer
1940
Isle Of Destiny
as Sportsman Quartet Member
1940
Pinocchio
as Monstro the Whale (uncredited)
1940
Sioux Me
as Indian Bass Singer (voice)
1939
Movies
Halloween Is Grinch Night
Vocals
1977
1977
Snoopy, Come Home
Vocals
1972
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Theme Song Performance
1966