Foghorn Leghorn

This article is about the character. For the film, see The Foghorn Leghorn.

Foghorn Leghorn
Looney Tunes/Merrie Melodies character
First appearanceWalky Talky Hawky (August 31, 1946; 78 years ago (1946-08-31))
Created by
Voiced by
In-universe information
SpeciesLeghorn Rooster
GenderMale
Family
  • Harold Leghorn (father; deceased)
  • Unnamed grandson
Significant otherMiss Prissy
RelativesMr. Loghorn
NationalityAmerican

Foghorn Leghorn is an anthropomorphic rooster who appears in Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies cartoons and films from Warner Bros. Animation. He was created by Robert McKimson, and starred in 29 cartoons from 1946 to 1964 in the golden age of American animation.[1] All 29 of these cartoons were directed by McKimson.[2]

Foghorn Leghorn's first appearance was in the 1946 Henery Hawk short Walky Talky Hawky.[3] Foghorn's voice was created and originally performed by Mel Blanc and was later performed by Jeff Bergman, Joe Alaskey, Greg Burson, Frank Gorshin, Jeff Bennett, Bill Farmer, and Eric Bauza.

  1. ^ Maltin, Leonard (1987). Of Mice and Magic: A History of American Animated Cartoons (Revised ed.). Plume. pp. 258–259. ISBN 0-452-25993-2.
  2. ^ Lenburg, Jeff (1999). The Encyclopedia of Animated Cartoons. Checkmark Books. pp. 81–82. ISBN 0-8160-3831-7. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
  3. ^ Beck, Jerry; Friedwald, Will (1989). Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies: A Complete Illustrated Guide to the Warner Bros. Cartoons. Henry Holt and Co. p. 170. ISBN 0-8050-0894-2.