Tex Avery (Tex Avery)

Tex Avery

Cartoon Animator, Director. Primarily worked for the Walter Lantz Studios. Created the memorable cartoon characters “Daffy Duck”, “Droopy”, “Screwy Squirrel”, and “Chilly Willy”. He is also credited with creating the personality of “Bugs Bunny”, and was the one who coined the phrase “What’s up, doc?” (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Parents:  George Walton Avery (1867 – 1935)  Mary Bean Avery (1885 – 1931)

Born

  • February, 26, 1908
  • USA

Died

  • August, 08, 1980
  • USA

Cemetery

  • Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)
  • California
  • USA

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