Thurl continued to provide the voice for tony the tiger into the new millennium. Thurl ravenscroft, voice of tony the tiger cat character. Initially, he was voiced by dallas mckennon, but shortly after the initial sugar frosted flakes advertisements aired, mckennon was replaced by thurl ravenscroft, who spent the next five decades providing the characteristic deep bass voice associated with the. Overview for thurl ravenscroft turner classic movies. The name may not ring a bell, but rest assured that at some point in your life, perhaps even hundreds of times, youve heard the booming baritone voice of thurl ravenscroft. He voiced the famous tony the tiger for kelloggs frosted flakes cereal. Thurl ravenscroft, who provided the rumbling they re grrrrreeeat.
He took over the gig full time in 2005 when ravenscroft passed away at the age of 91. Thurl ravenscroft is a voice actor known for voicing kirby, tony the tiger, and paul bunyan. Grinch from the 1966special of how the grinch stole christmas. Disney legends thurl ravenscroft voice of tony the. He served as a navigator in the wwii air transport command before settling in hollywood. A recognizable and distinct voice was needed for the tony the tiger character. Thurl ravenscroft aka tony the tiger garden grove, ca. Dec 18, 2012 thurl ravenscroft was not the original voice of tony the tiger. He is the bass voice on rosemary clooneys this old house single. Thurl wasnt credited in the closing credits of the tv special, so karloff often is mistakenly attributed to the memorable tune.
Born february 6, 1914, thurl arthur ravenscroft enjoyed a diverse and well recognized singing and voice over career. Thurl was involved with walt disney studios for over 60 years and in 1995 was named a disney legend with wally boag, fulton burley, dean jones and angela lansbury. Ravenscroft boomed as he recreated the role of tony the tiger, a role that the 73yearold has performed in scores of television commercials for a cereal company for 36 years. Voice of tony the tiger dead at 91 us news nbc news.
While his deep voice was perfectly capable of shaking gods and chilling audiences, thurl preferred to provide childrens fare, and his voice also possessed a very friendly vibe to it, much like a giant teddy bear. Ravenscroft, thurl birth name was thurl arthur ravenscroft born in norfolk, nebraska 261914. Thurl ravenscroft occupation voice artistsinger thurl arthur ravenscroft pronounced rl. Mckennon was also a noted voice actor, even lending his vocal talents to movies ravenscroft was also in, such as lady and the tramp, sleeping beauty, 101. He was born on february 6, 1914 in norfolk, nebraska. Daughter of voice actor reflects on legacy news talk 94. Thurl ravenscroft biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. The guy who did the voice for tony the tiger also sang you. Great northern railway voice of rocky the mountain goat. Thurl arthur ravenscroft february 6, 1914 may 22, 2005 was an american voice actor and singer with a deep, booming voice. Thurl arthur ravenscroft was an american actor, voice actor and bass singer known as the booming voice behind kelloggs frosted flakes animated.
He was also the bass singer for the singing group, the mellomen, which he also cofounded. In 1999 marshall began lending his voice to the tony the tiger character. Feb 06, 2008 thurl ravenscroft at disneylands haunted mansion on disneyland inside out. In the original advertisements featuring tony the tiger, dallas mckennon did the voice, but was quickly replaced by ravenscroft. We are having dinner in the dining area and about 15 minutes into the meal. The many voices of thurl ravenscroft, the man behind tony. Thurl ravenscroft s animated predicted death in pinocchio. Pageant of the masters, laguna beach, california, pirates of the caribbean attraction, haunted mansion, disneyland, thurl ravenscroft, entertainment, disney. Thurl ravenscroft, whose voice was known worldwide through his work in movies, television, and at disneyland, died sunday from prostate cancer. Thurl ravenscroft voiced kirby the vacuum cleaner in the brave little toaster. Thurl ravenscroft music, videos, stats, and photos.
Thurl ravenscroft simple english wikipedia, the free. Thurl ravenscroft, who provided the long, rumbling theyre grrrrreeeat. He was also the uncredited vocalist for the song youre a mean one, mr. The man who voiced tony the tiger and called the grinch a. Best known as the affable voice behind tony the tiger, tvs popular cartoon pitchman for kelloggs frosted flakes for more than 50 years, thurl ravenscroft also lent his distinctive basso tones to a host of disney characters and the song youre a mean one, mr. American voice actor and singer born 6 february 1914 in norfolk, nebraska, usa and died 22 may 2005 in fullerton, california, usa.
Ravenscroft voiced a number of attractions at disneyland, including the pirates of the caribbean ride and the enchanted tiki. Until his death in 2005, thurl ravenscroft performed the voice of. May 08, 2014 marshall first got the kellogs gig in 1999, filling in for the original tony, thurl ravenscroft. Dec 21, 2019 the grinchs rich, resonant singing voice is credited to thurl ravenscroft, the man behind tony the tiger and a few fun characters at disneyland. Thurl arthur ravenscroft february 6, 1914 may 22, 2005 was an american movie, television, stage, and voice actor, and singer who is known for his voice roles as kirby in the brave little toaster movie series and as tony the tiger he was born on february 6, 1914 in norfolk, nebraska. For kellogg, ravenscroft s contributions are just as notable. Salary, married, wedding, spouse, family thurl arthur ravenscroft rl. For 53 years, he was bestknown as the voice of tony the tiger in more than 500 television commercials for kelloggs frosted flakes. Thurl ravenscroft has been voicing tony the tiger for more than 5 decades, began in 1953 until 2004, before his death in 2005, after dallas mckennon was replaced. We are having dinner in the dining area and about 15 minutes into the meal my grandfather points to a man at another table.
He was a singer and famously unknown his name was left off the credits for singing, youre a mean one, mr. He is known as the booming voice behind tony the tiger s theyre grrreat. Many voices of thurl ravenscroft animated tribute tony the tiger. Despite a singing career that spanned from the 1930s to the 1970s, thurl ravenscroft is undoubtedly best known for applying his deep, rich vocal skills in a different professional pursuit specifically, for over half a century he was the inimitable voice of kelloggs corn flakes icon tony the tige. Born thurl arthur ravenscroft in norfolk, nebraska, at 19 he moved to california to study art and interior design at the otis art institute. May 09, 2014 lee marshall, who supplied the voice of tony the tiger in frosties commercials, has died from esophageal cancer, aged 64. According to the exhaustive website all things thurl, ravenscroft was.
Probably best known to television audiences as the voice of kelloggs tony the tiger, a character he played from 1952 until 2005, thurl was a favorite among disney vocal performers. Born february 6, 1914 in norfolk, nebraska as thurl arthur ravenscroft yes, he was born with that last name. Feb 03, 2009 thurl arthur ravenscroft february 6, 1914 may 22, 2005 was an american voice actor and singer with a deep, booming voice. Thurl ravenscroft 36 character images behind the voice. Thurl arthur ravenscroft 19142005 was an american singer and actor who is best known for voicing tony the tiger, the mascot for kelloggs frosted flakes. In 1937 added his distinctive bass voice to the singing group, the sportsmen quartet, and regularly performed on the. Starting out as a wealthy, powerful and successful character, the michelin man has left behind the good old days of brandy, women and cigars. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from thurl ravenscroft at the discogs marketplace. Thurl ravenscroft 36 character images behind the voice actors. May 22, 2005 despite a singing career that spanned from the 1930s to the 1970s, thurl ravenscroft is undoubtedly best known for applying his deep, rich vocal skills in a different professional pursuit specifically, read full biography. May 24, 2005 thurl ravenscroft, who provided the rumbling theyre grrrrreeeat. Thurl arthur ravenscroft february 16, 1914 may 22, 2005 was an american voice actor.
May 24, 2005 thurl ravenscroft, who provided the rumbling they re grrrrreeeat. Thurl ravenscrofts voice is wonderful he gave tony the tiger his voice. He is known as the booming voice behind tony the tiger s theyre. Thurl ravenscroft may have had one of the greatest voices to grace humankind. Seuss and chuck jones on how the grinch stole christmas. In addition to his considerable voice work for disney and as the voice of tony the tiger, thurl ravenscroft was for decades the voice of laguna beach, californias festival of arts pageant of the masters, a presentation of living pictures where actual humans posed in lifesize works of famous artists such as norman rockwell and winslow homer, among others. Thurl ravenscroft radio star old time radio downloads. Thurl ravenscroft was an american actor and singer. Grinch original stereo lp hq youtube many voices of thurl ravenscroft animated tribute tony the tiger disneyland.
I ran across this mp3 single on my random travels across the internet and i just had to. From 19402005, his voice was heard on television almost daily, and his voice work for walt disney, on records, films and at disneyland is legendary. February 6, 1914 may 22, 2005 was an american voice actor and bass singer known as the booming voice behind kelloggs frosted flakes animated spokesman tony the tiger for more than five decades. Tony the tiger voices kelloggs behind the voice actors.
Digital download circle of life art print scandinavian print scandi. Show nonenglish actors hide nonenglish actors kenji utsumi. Providing the voice of an enormous whale, he is presumably killed while crashing into a cliff in an attempt to consume pinocchio voice of dickie jones and his friends this may not be a death scene, but. February 6, 1914 may 22, 2005 was an american voice actor and bass singer known as the booming voice behind tony the tiger s theyre grrreat. Ravenscroft was born in norfolk, nebraska on february 6, 1914. Although thurl ravenscroft s name may not be familiar to disney fans, his voice is. February 6, 1914 may 22, 2005 was an american voice actor and basso profundo best known as the deep voice behind tony the tiger s theyre grrreat. Thurl and his fellow voice artists and session singers actually loved and preferred the anonymous lifestyle that hollywood afforded them, said the voice actorturnedauthor scott, who had a. Thurl ravenscroft s powerful bass vocal turns a silly tune into a nostalgic bit of art.
Ravenscroft was also known, however uncredited, as the vocalist for the song youre a mean one, mr. Born in 1914, raised in norfolk, nebraska, thurl ravenscroft served as a navigator in the us army air transport command in world war ii before settling in hollywood. Even though tony the tiger s voice was taken over by lee marshall in 2005. Although thurl ravenscrofts name may not be familiar to disney fans, his voice is. Narrator also sang puff the magic dragon on the reluctant dragon disneyland records. I was in anaheim, ca, visiting my grandfather in his retirement community. Jun 19, 2008 tonys signature voice comes from thurl ravenscroft, an actor and voice artist also known for his songs in the movie the grinch. Best known as the voice of tony the tiger in frosted flakes commercials nickname. Thurl ravenscroft was the voice of tony the tiger for 50 years. Thurl ravenscroft disney legend the main street mouse. For 53 years, he was bestknown as the voice of tony the tiger in more than 500.
Of course this is not all thurl ravenscroft is famous for. In 2005 he completely replaced thurl ravenscroft, who had voiced. May 24, 2005 thurl ravenscroft, voice of tony the tiger by orange county register may 24, 2005 santa ana, calif. The recording does justice to this terrific voice, just an awesome force of nature, which you will also remember as the original tony the tiger from kelloggs frosted flakes commercials. Voice of tony the tiger in kelloggs frosted flakes commercials.
Ravenscroft was educated at otis college of art and design. Thurl ravenscroft s only daughter and upper cumberland resident nancy snope said growing up with her fathers famous voice didnt seem out of the ordinary. Thurl ravenscroft was not the original voice of tony the tiger. His family confirmed the news today, following his death on 26 april in a. Born in norfolk, nebraska, ravenscroft first acheived success as cofounder of the mellomen in 1948. Despite a singing career that spanned from the 1930s to the 1970s, thurl ravenscroft is undoubtedly best known for applying his deep, rich vocal skills in a different professional pursuit specifically, for over half a century he was the inimitable voice of kelloggs corn flakes icon tony the tiger. May 25, 2005 thurl ravenscroft, who provided the long, rumbling theyre grrrrreeeat.
Thurl arthur ravenscroft february 6, 1914 may 22, 2005 was an american movie, television, stage, and voice actor, and singer who is known for his voice roles as kirby in the brave little toaster movie series and as tony the tiger. Which character is your favorite from thurl ravenscroft. Sndsmay 22, 2005 was an american voice actor and bass singer known as the booming voice behind kelloggs frosted flakes animated spokesman tony the tiger for more than five decades. The guy who did the voice for tony the tiger also sang. Thurl ravenscroft, voice of tony the tiger cat character, tiger. February 6, 1914 may 22, 2005 was an american voice actor and singer known for his deep, booming voice. Thurl ravenscroft was an american voice actor and bass singer who had a thriving career supplying voices for some of the most beloved animated and commercial characters of all time. The band performed with a number of notable artists in the era as well as working on a number of occasions for disney. Ravenscroft died sunday of prostate cancer, said diane challis davy, director of laguna beach s pageant of the masters. Thurl arthur ravenscroft february 6, 1914 norfolk, nebraska, usa. An accomplished singer, he performed with the sportsmen quartet, the mellowmen quartet, the johnny mann singers, and many major stars, including jim nabors and elvis presley. He replaced thurl ravenscroft, the actor who originally made the catchphrase wellknown, who died in 2005. Thurl ravenscroft, the man who recorded the song youre a mean one, mr. Thurl ravenscroft the voice of tony the tiger and many other characters sings the bass classic asleep in the deep.
The average person might not recognize the name thurl. But few know the man behind the deep baritone voice. Ravenscroft was also known, albeit uncredited, as the vocalist for the song youre a mean one, mr. Grinch, was also the voice of frosted flakes cereal mascot tony the tiger. I had the opportunity to meet thurl ravenscroft 8 years ago when i was 16 years old. Take a visual walk through his career and see 36 images of the characters hes voiced and listen to 3 clips that showcase his performances. February 6, 1914 may 22, 2005 was an american actor, voice actor and bass singer known as the booming voice behind kelloggs frosted flakes animated spokesman tony the tiger for more than five decades. Turning the tables 098 thurl ravenscroft may 5 2018. Thurl ravenscroft, voice of tony the tiger the boston globe. Thurl arthur ravenscroft february 6, 1914 may 22, 2005 was an american voice actor. The man who voiced tony the tiger and the grinch song if i knew nothing about the man besides his credits, id be so glad to learn that his name was thurl ravenscroft 19142005, for when you learn what hes famous for, youll agree that the man who did this stuff should be named thurl ravenscroft. A vintage ad of kelloggs frosted flakes, showing an earlier version of tony the tiger. May 22, 2005 despite a singing career that spanned from the 1930s to the 1970s, thurl ravenscroft is undoubtedly best known for applying his deep, rich vocal skills in a different professional pursuit specifically, for over half a century he was the inimitable voice of kelloggs corn flakes icon tony the tiger. Kelloggs cereal promo talking tony the tiger voice.
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