Tex Avery

Tex Avery
Avery c. 1940s
Born
Frederick Bean Avery

(1908-02-26)February 26, 1908
DiedAugust 26, 1980(1980-08-26) (aged 72)
Resting placeForest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
Other namesFred Avery
Texas Avery
Occupation(s)Animator, director
Years active1928–1980
Employers
Spouse
Patricia Avery
(m. 1935; div. 1972)
Children2[1]

Frederick Bean "Tex" Avery (/ˈvəri/; February 26, 1908 – August 26, 1980) was an American animator, cartoonist, director, and voice actor. He was known for directing and producing animated cartoons during the golden age of American animation. His most significant work was for the Warner Bros. and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios, where he was crucial in the creation and evolution of famous animated characters such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, Droopy, Screwy Squirrel, The Wolf, Red Hot Riding Hood, and George and Junior.

He gained influence for his technical innovation, directorial style and brand of humor. Avery's attitude toward animation was opposite that of Walt Disney and other conventional family cartoons at the time. Avery's cartoons were known for their sarcastic, ironic, absurdist, irreverent, and sometimes sexual tone in nature. They focused on sight gags, surrealist humor, rapid pacing, racial stereotypes, and violent humor, with wacky characters who broke the fourth wall.

  1. ^ "Tralfaz: Cartoons of 1950, Part 1". November 7, 2015.