Thurl Ravenscroft
Actor
Biography
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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.
Filmography
One Hundred and One Dalmatians
as Captain (voice) 1961
Alice in Wonderland
as Card Painter (voice) 1951
Pinocchio
as Monstro the Whale (uncredited) 1940
Lady and the Tramp
as Al the Gator (voice) 1955
The Aristocats
as Russian Cat (voice) 1970
The Sword in the Stone
as Black Bart (voice) (uncredited) 1963
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
as Bass Vocals / Black Pot (voice) (uncredited) 1977
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
as Singer of You're A Mean One Mr. Grinch (voice) (uncredited) 1966
The Brave Little Toaster
as Kirby (voice) 1987
The Hobbit
as Goblin (voice) 1977
Snoopy, Come Home
as "No Dogs Allowed" (voice) (uncredited) 1972
The Glenn Miller Story
as The Mellowmen (uncredited) 1954
The Lorax
as Singer 1972
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
as Voice (uncredited) 1966
Trick or Treat
as The Mellomen (voice) (uncredited) 1952
Babes in Toyland
as Trees (singing voice) 1961