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American actor (–)

Thurl Arthur Ravenscroft (; February 6, &#;&#;&#;May 22, ) was an American actor and bass singer. He was well known as one of the booming voices behind Kellogg'sFrosted Flakes animated spokesman Tony the Tiger for more than five decades. He was also the uncredited vocalist for the song "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" from the classic Christmas television specialDr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!^[1]

Ravenscroft did voice-over work and singing for Disney in various films and Disneyland attractions (which were later featured at Walt Disney World), the best known including The Haunted Mansion, Country Bear Jamboree, Mark Twain Riverboat, Pirates of the Caribbean, Disneyland Railroad, and Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room.

His voice-acting career began in and lasted until his death in at age ^[2]

Early life and career

Ravenscroft left his native Norfolk, Nebraska, in for California, where he studied at Otis Ar