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.

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Tex Avery 1
Tex Avery 2

Representative Works

Homesteader Droopy
Homesteader Droopy
6.7
/ English
Jerky Turkey
Jerky Turkey
6.2
/ English
Africa
Africa
6.5
/ English
Red Hot Riding Hood
Red Hot Riding Hood
7.2
/ English
Little Johnny Jet
Little Johnny Jet
6.8
/ English
Aloha Hooey
Aloha Hooey
7.3
/ English
Screwball Football
Screwball Football
6.2
/ English
Dumb-Hounded
Dumb-Hounded
7.1
/ English
Screwball Squirrel
Screwball Squirrel
6.4
/ English
Picador Porky
Picador Porky
6.5
/ English
Hollywood Steps Out
Hollywood Steps Out
6.5
/ English
Lonesome Lenny
Lonesome Lenny
6.8
/ English

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Homesteader Droopy
1954Nominee

Best Director

Homesteader Droopy

Jerky Turkey
1945Nominee

Best Performance

Jerky Turkey

Africa
1930Nominee

Best Performance

Africa

Career Highlights

Red Hot Riding Hood
1943Highlight

Best Director

Red Hot Riding Hood

Little Johnny Jet
1953Highlight

Best Director

Little Johnny Jet