Thurl Ravenscroft

February 6, 1914 - May 22, 2005 Norfolk, Nebraska, USA

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.

His titles like The Aristocats, Pinocchio, and Cinderella - his biggest roles first.
Last updated: August 19, 2026

Watched: 0/38

Weighted avg: 6.74 /10

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The Aristocats

1970December 1970 by Wolfgang Reitherman

Supporting as Russian Cat (voice)

Supporting as Russian Cat (voice)

6.92 Good+
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Pinocchio

1940February 1940 by Hamilton Luske

Minor role as Monstro the Whale (uncredited)

Minor role as Monstro the Whale (uncredited)

6.71 Good
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3

Cinderella

1950February 1950 by Clyde Geronimi

Minor role as (voice)

Minor role as (voice)

6.64 Good
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Lady and the Tramp

1955June 1955 by Hamilton Luske

Minor role as Al the Gator (voice)

Minor role as Al the Gator (voice)

6.72 Good
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5

Alice in Wonderland

1951August 1951 by Clyde Geronimi

Minor role as Card Painter (voice)

Minor role as Card Painter (voice)

6.79 Good+
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6

The Sword in the Stone

1963December 1963 by Wolfgang Reitherman

Minor role as Black Bart (voice) (uncredited)

Minor role as Black Bart (voice) (uncredited)

6.83 Good+
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7

How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

1966December 1966 by Chuck Jones

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

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

7.11 Good++
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The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

1977March 1977 by John Lounsbery

Minor role as Bass Vocals / Black Pot (voice) (uncredited)

Minor role as Bass Vocals / Black Pot (voice) (uncredited)

6.83 Good+
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9

The Brave Little Toaster

1987July 1987 by Jerry Rees

Supporting as Kirby (voice)

Supporting as Kirby (voice)

6.48 Good-
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10

The Hobbit

1977November 1977 by Arthur Rankin, Jr.

Minor role as Goblin (voice)

Minor role as Goblin (voice)

6.13 Good--
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Trick or Treat

1952October 1952 by Jack Hannah

Starring as The Mellomen (voice) (uncredited)

Starring as The Mellomen (voice) (uncredited)

6.38 Good-
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The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars

1998May 1998 by Robert C. Ramirez

Starring as Kirby (voice)

Starring as Kirby (voice)

5.50 Okay
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The Lorax

1972February 1972 by Hawley Pratt

Supporting as Singer

Supporting as Singer

6.57 Good
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14

Snoopy, Come Home

1972August 1972 by Bill Melendez

Minor role as "No Dogs Allowed" (voice) (uncredited)

Minor role as "No Dogs Allowed" (voice) (uncredited)

6.58 Good
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The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue

1997November 1997 by Robert C. Ramirez

Supporting as Kirby (voice)

Supporting as Kirby (voice)

5.76 Okay+
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Rooty Toot Toot

1951November 1951 by John Hubley

Lead role as Johnny / Honest John the Crook

Lead role as Johnny / Honest John the Crook

6.09 Okay++
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Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom

1953November 1953 by Ward Kimball

Supporting as The Mellomen

Supporting as The Mellomen

6.14 Good--
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Paul Bunyan

1958August 1958 by Les Clark

Lead role as Paul Bunyan / Chorus (voice) (as The Mellomen)

Lead role as Paul Bunyan / Chorus (voice) (as The Mellomen)

6.18 Good--
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Babes in Toyland

1961December 1961 by Austen Jewell

Minor role as Trees (singing voice)

Minor role as Trees (singing voice)

5.59 Okay
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20

Horton Hears a Who!

1970March 1970 by Chuck Jones

Supporting as Wickersham Brother (voice) (uncredited)

Supporting as Wickersham Brother (voice) (uncredited)

6.22 Good--
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The Phantom Tollbooth

1970November 1970 by Dave Monahan

Minor role as Lethargian (voice, uncredited)

Minor role as Lethargian (voice, uncredited)

6.32 Good--
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The Cat in the Hat

1971March 1971 by Hawley Pratt

Supporting as Thing 1 (voice)

Supporting as Thing 1 (voice)

6.20 Good--
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23

Gay Purr-ee

1962October 1962 by Abe Levitow

Minor role as Singing Hench Cat (uncredited)

Minor role as Singing Hench Cat (uncredited)

6.10 Okay++
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Superior Duck

1996August 1996 by Chuck Jones

Starring as Narrator (voice)

Starring as Narrator (voice)

5.82 Okay+
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Hey There, It's Yogi Bear!

1964June 1964 by Joseph Barbera

Minor role as Policeman (voice, uncredited)

Minor role as Policeman (voice, uncredited)

6.01 Okay++
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Springtime for Pluto

1944June 1944 by Charles August Nichols

Starring as Singing Caterpillar

Starring as Singing Caterpillar

5.85 Okay+
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It Happened at the World's Fair

1963April 1963 by Norman Taurog

Minor role as The Mellomen (uncredited)

Minor role as The Mellomen (uncredited)

5.65 Okay
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The Story of Anyburg U.S.A.

1957June 1957 by Clyde Geronimi

Starring as Cyrus P. Sliderule

Starring as Cyrus P. Sliderule

5.96 Okay++
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Donald and the Wheel

1961June 1961 by Hamilton Luske

Supporting as Senior Spirit of Progress (voice)

Supporting as Senior Spirit of Progress (voice)

5.88 Okay+
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Invasion of the Bunny Snatchers

1992February 1992 by Terry Lennon

Starring as The Black Hole (voice) (uncredited)

Starring as The Black Hole (voice) (uncredited)

5.87 Okay+
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Noah's Ark

1959November 1959 by Bill Justice

Supporting as Shem / Ham / Japeth, Noah's sons

Supporting as Shem / Ham / Japeth, Noah's sons

5.80 Okay+
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Prehistoric Porky

1940October 1940 by Robert Clampett

Starring as Lizard Singer (voice) (uncredited)

Starring as Lizard Singer (voice) (uncredited)

6.05 Okay++
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Pilgrim Porky

1940March 1940 by Robert Clampett

Starring as Singer

Starring as Singer

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Little Blabbermouse

1940July 1940 by Friz Freleng

Starring as Chew Tobacco (voice)

Starring as Chew Tobacco (voice)

Needs more reviews
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Special Edition

1994November 1994

Supporting as Self

Supporting as Self

Needs more reviews
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Rose Marie

1954March 1954 by Mervyn LeRoy

Minor role as Indian medicine man

Minor role as Indian medicine man

Needs more reviews
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37

Isle Of Destiny

1940March 1940 by Elmer Clifton

Minor role as Sportsman Quartet Member

Minor role as Sportsman Quartet Member

Needs more reviews
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Sioux Me

1939September 1939 by Cal Dalton

Supporting as Indian Bass Singer (voice)

Supporting as Indian Bass Singer (voice)

Needs more reviews