Thurl Ravenscroft
Known For
Acting
Born
1914-02-06 in Norfolk, Nebraska, USA
Died
2005-05-22
Biography
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.
Most Known For
Cinderella
as (voice)
Alice in Wonderland
as Card Painter (voice)
One Hundred and One Dalmatians
as Captain (voice)
Lady and the Tramp
as Al the Gator (voice)
The Aristocats
as Russian Cat (voice)
Pinocchio
as Monstro the Whale (uncredited)
Rose Marie
as Indian medicine man
The Sword in the Stone
as Black Bart (voice) (uncredited)
Birdman and the Galaxy Trio
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
as Bass Vocals / Black Pot (voice) (uncredited)
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
as Singer of You're A Mean One Mr. Grinch (voice) (uncredited)
Sioux Me
as Indian Bass Singer (voice)
The Hobbit
as Goblin (voice)
The Brave Little Toaster
as Kirby (voice)
Prehistoric Porky
as Lizard Singer (voice) (uncredited)
Trick or Treat
as The Mellomen (voice) (uncredited)
The Glenn Miller Story
as The Mellowmen (uncredited)
Babes in Toyland
as Trees (singing voice)
It's Always Fair Weather
as Harry Wilson (voice) (uncredited)
The Lorax
as Singer