Portrait of Tex Avery

Tex Avery

Directing

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Frederick Bean "Tex" Avery (February 26, 1908 – August 26, 1980) was an American animator and director, known for producing and directing animated cartoons during the golden age of American animation. His most significant work was for the Warner Bros. and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios, where he was crucial in the creation and evolution of famous animated characters such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, Droopy, Screwy Squirrel, George and Junior, and Chilly Willy.

Born: February 26, 1908

Place of Birth: Taylor, Texas, USA

Filmography

2003
1975
1955
Deputy Droopy

as Short Robber (voice) (uncredited)

1955
The First Bad Man

as Cavemen (uncredited)

1955
The Legend of Rockabye Point

as Polar Bear's Sneezes / Polar Bear's Screams (voice) (uncredited)

1954
The Farm of Tomorrow

as Small Baby Chicken (voice) (uncredited)

1953
Barney's Hungry Cousin

as Hungry Bear (voice) (uncredited)

1951
Daredevil Droopy

as Spike (voice) (uncredited)

1950
Garden Gopher

as Spike (voice) (uncredited)

1950
Ventriloquist Cat

as Alley Cat / Spike (voice) (uncredited)

1949
Señor Droopy

as Bull (voice) (uncredited)

1949
Bad Luck Blackie

as Large Dog (voice) (uncredited)

1948
What Price Fleadom

as Homer's Dog (voice) (uncredited)

1947
Red Hot Rangers

as Junior (voice) (uncredited)

1947
Hound Hunters

as Junior (voice) (uncredited)

1946
Henpecked Hoboes

as Junior (voice) (uncredited)

1946
Lonesome Lenny

as Lenny (voice) (uncredited)

1945
Jerky Turkey

as Hunting Pilgrim / Turkey Call (voice) (uncredited)

1943
Who Killed Who?

as Santa Claus (voice) (uncredited)

1942
Hold the Lion, Please

as Hippo (voice) (uncredited)

1941
The Heckling Hare

as Willoughby (voice) (uncredited)

1941
The Crackpot Quail

as Willoughby (voice) (uncredited)

1940
Of Fox and Hounds

as Willoughby (voice) (uncredited)

1940
Ghost Wanted

as Laughing Ghost (voice)

1940
Circus Today

as Circus Bandmaster (voice) (uncredited)

1940
The Bear's Tale

as Poppa Bear (voice) (uncredited)

1939
Fresh Fish

as Prof. Mackerel Fishsticks (voice)

1939
Dangerous Dan McFoo

as Fight Commentator (voice) (uncredited)

1939
Believe It or Else

as Old Man in Jail (voice) (uncredited)

1939
Thugs with Dirty Mugs

as Ed. G. Robemsome as Killer Diller

1939
A Day at the Zoo

as Other Elk Named Bill (voice) (uncredited)

1938
Count Me Out

as Fight Referee (voice) (uncredited)

1938
Johnny Smith and Poker-Huntas

as The Chief (voice)

1938
A Feud There Was

as Weaver Dude / Weaver Guy with Gun (voice)

1938
The Penguin Parade

as Walrus (voice)

1938
Porky's Phoney Express

as Porky's Boss's laugh (voice) (uncredited)

1938
The Sneezing Weasel

as Weasel (voice) (uncredited)

1937
A Sunbonnet Blue

as Mouse (voice) (uncredited)

1937
Egghead Rides Again

as Red (voice) (uncredited)

1937
Uncle Tom's Bungalow

as Uncle Tom (voice)

1937
Porky the Wrestler

as Champion Wrestler Man Mountain (voice) (uncredited)

1936
The Village Smithy

as Blacksmith (voice)

1936
Don't Look Now

as Preacher (voice) (uncredited)

1934
Toyland Premiere

as Santa Claus (voice) (uncredited)