Date of Birth: February 6, 1914
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Date of Death: May 22, 2005
Biography
Thurl Arthur Ravenscroft was an American voice actor and bass singer, known for his distinctive deep voice. Born in Norfolk, Nebraska, he moved to California in 1933 to study at Otis Art Institute. During World War II, Ravenscroft served as a navigator in the United States Air Transport Command. His career spanned more than six decades, and he became a household name for his work in animation and commercials. Ravenscroft was the uncredited vocalist for the song “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” from the holiday classic “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” He also provided the iconic voice of Tony the Tiger for Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes commercials, delivering the famous line, “They’re grrreat!” His rich baritone voice brought to life many beloved characters in Disney theme park attractions and animated films, including the singing busts in the Haunted Mansion and various characters in “The Aristocats” and “The Jungle Book.”
5 Interesting Facts about Thurl Ravenscroft
1. Thurl Ravenscroft was the original voice of Tony the Tiger, a role he played for over five decades.
2. He sang “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” but was initially uncredited, leading to a common misconception that Boris Karloff performed the song.
3. Ravenscroft was a member of the singing group The Mellomen, which performed backing vocals for several Disney films.
4. He provided voices for numerous Disneyland attractions, including the Enchanted Tiki Room and Pirates of the Caribbean.
5. His voice can be heard in the theme song of the TV show “The Brady Bunch.”
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Thurl Ravenscroft
1. “They’re grrreat!”
2. “I was the voice of Tony the Tiger for more than 50 years, and I loved every minute of it.”
3. “It’s amazing to think that my voice has been heard by millions of people around the world.”
4. “I’ve always felt that my job was to entertain people and make them smile.”
5. “Being a voice actor allows you to be so many different characters, and that’s the true magic of it.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the peak of his career, Thurl Ravenscroft achieved an estimated net worth of $3 million.
Children
Thurl Ravenscroft had two children with his wife, June Ravenscroft: a son named Ron Ravenscroft and a daughter named Nancy Ravenscroft.
Relevant Links
1. [Thurl Ravenscroft on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0712476/
2. [Thurl Ravenscroft on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thurl_Ravenscroft
4. [Thurl Ravenscroft tribute on D23](https://d23.com/walt-disney-legend/thurl-ravenscroft/
