Thurl Ravenscroft

Actor
BirthdayFeb 6, 1914 (91 year old)
DeathdayMay 22, 2005
Place of birthNorfolk, Nebraska, USA
GenderMale

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

(voice)

Feb 22, 1950

Captain (voice)

Jan 25, 1961

Card Painter (voice)

Jul 28, 1951

Monstro the Whale (uncredited)

Feb 23, 1940

Al the Gator (voice)

Jun 22, 1955

Russian Cat (voice)

Dec 24, 1970

Hog / Andrew's Whimper (voice) (uncredited)

Dec 17, 1964

Black Bart (voice) (uncredited)

Dec 25, 1963

Bass Vocals / Black Pot (voice) (uncredited)

Mar 11, 1977

Singer of You're A Mean One Mr. Grinch (voice) (uncredited)

Dec 18, 1966

Kirby (voice)

Jul 9, 1987

Goblin (voice)

Nov 27, 1977

The Mellowmen (uncredited)

Jan 4, 1954

"No Dogs Allowed" (voice) (uncredited)

Aug 9, 1972

Singer

Feb 14, 1972

Voice (uncredited)

Oct 16, 1966

The Mellomen (voice) (uncredited)

Oct 10, 1952

Trees (singing voice)

Dec 14, 1961

Kirby (voice)

May 19, 1998

(voice)

Feb 22, 1950

Captain (voice)

Jan 25, 1961

Card Painter (voice)

Jul 28, 1951

Monstro the Whale (uncredited)

Feb 23, 1940

Al the Gator (voice)

Jun 22, 1955

Russian Cat (voice)

Dec 24, 1970

Acting


Participated in 53 movies, 2 TV series




1996

Narrator (voice)



1992

The Black Hole (voice) (uncredited)


1987

Kirby (voice)


1983

Announcer at Fantasyland castle opening


1977

Goblin (voice)



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