| Mr. Peanut | |
|---|---|
| Planters character | |
 | |
| First appearance | 1916 |
| Created by | Antonio Gentile |
| Voiced by | Robert Downey Jr. (2010–2013) Bill Hader (2013–2017) Keith Ferguson (2020–present) |
| Company | Planters |
| In-universe information | |
| Full name | Bartholomew Richard Fitzgerald-Smythe[1] |
| Species | Arachis hypogaea |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Mascot, gentleman, hero[2] |
Mr. Peanut is the advertising logo and mascot of Planters, an American snack-food company owned by Hormel. He is depicted as an anthropomorphic peanut in its shell, wearing the formal clothing of an old-fashioned gentleman, with a top hat, monocle, white gloves, spats, and cane. He is reported of British heritage and has the proper name of Bartholomew Richard Fitzgerald-Smythe.[1][3]
- ^ a b "The Official Twitter of Mr. Peanut". Twitter.com. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
- ^ Sparks, Hannah (January 22, 2020). "Planters announces Mr. Peanut dead at 104 after heroic act". New York Post. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
- ^ Tomshinsky, Ida (May 20, 2013). The Chronicle of Hats in Enjoyable Quotes: History of Fashion Accessories Series. Xlibris Corporation. ISBN 978-1-4797-9909-1.