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Tex Avery
Tex Avery is best known for Droopy, Master Detective, What a Cartoon!, The Kwicky Koala Show and Looney Tunes: Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection. Tex Avery was born on February 26, 1908. Tex Avery died on August 26, 1980 at the age of 72.
- Born
- February 26, 1908
- Place of birth
- Taylor, Texas, USA
- Died
- August 26, 1980 (72 years old)
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.
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.
Known for
Filmography
- 1995What a Cartoon!Characters
- 1993Droopy, Master DetectiveCharacters
- 1981The Kwicky Koala ShowCreator
- 1943DroopyCreator
- 1940Looney Tunes: Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary CollectionCreator
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Tex Avery been in?
Tex Avery is best known for Droopy, Master Detective, What a Cartoon!, The Kwicky Koala Show and Looney Tunes: Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection.
When was Tex Avery born?
Tex Avery was born on February 26, 1908. (Taylor, Texas, USA)
How old is Tex Avery?
Tex Avery died on August 26, 1980 at the age of 72.
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