Tex Avery

Tex Avery

Actor · Director · Producer · Writer

Taylor, Texas, USA
February 26, 1908

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.

Photo

Tex Avery 1
Tex Avery 2

Representative Works

Red Hot Riding Hood
Red Hot Riding Hood
7.2
/ English
Jerky Turkey
Jerky Turkey
6.2
/ English
Homesteader Droopy
Homesteader Droopy
6.7
/ English
Africa
Africa
6.5
/ English
Lonesome Lenny
Lonesome Lenny
6.8
/ English
Screwball Football
Screwball Football
6.2
/ English
Dixieland Droopy
Dixieland Droopy
7.0
/ English
Dumb-Hounded
Dumb-Hounded
7.1
/ English
Screwball Squirrel
Screwball Squirrel
6.4
/ English
Aloha Hooey
Aloha Hooey
7.3
/ English
Picador Porky
Picador Porky
6.5
/ English
Who Killed Who?
Who Killed Who?
7.1
/ English

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Red Hot Riding Hood
1943Nominee

Best Director

Red Hot Riding Hood

Jerky Turkey
1945Nominee

Best Performance

Jerky Turkey

Homesteader Droopy
1954Nominee

Best Director

Homesteader Droopy

Career Highlights

Africa
1930Highlight

Best Performance

Africa

Lonesome Lenny
1946Highlight

Best Performance

Lonesome Lenny