Mel Blanc was an American actor who is best known for his voices in Looney Tunes characters, including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Porky Pig. Known as “The Man of a Thousand Voices,” he has voiced nearly 400 distinct characters and is one of the most recognized voice actors in Hollywood.
Personal and Family Life
Mel Blanc was born as Melvin Jerome Blank on May 30, 1908, in San Francisco, California. He was married to Estelle Rosenbaum for over 56 years, until his passing in 1989, and they had one child, Noel Blanc.
Career Highlights
Blanc started his career in radio programs and later became famous for his work in cartoons and television series. He was under contract with Warner Brothers until 1960, during which he provided the voices for many iconic cartoon characters, including those from the Looney Tunes series. After his contract ended, he voiced characters for Hanna-Barbera and other animation studios.
Death and Legacy
Mel Blanc passed away on July 10, 1989, in Los Angeles, California, due to heart disease and emphysema. He left behind a legacy of unforgettable characters that continue to entertain audiences worldwide, and he is remembered as one of the greatest voice actors in animation history.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Who Framed Roger Rabbit | 1988-06-21 | Bugs Bunny / Daffy Duck / Tweety Bird (voice) |
| Pinocchio | 1940-02-23 | Gideon (hiccup) (voice) (uncredited) |
| The Bugs Bunny/Road Runner Movie | 1979-09-28 | Bugs Bunny / Daffy Duck / Porky Pig / Marvin the Martian / Wile E. Coyote / Pepe le Pew / Dr. I.Q. High / Hassan (voice) |
| Little Beau Pepé | 1952-03-28 | Pepe le Pew (voice) |
| My Dream Is Yours | 1949-04-15 | Bugs Bunny / Tweety (voice) |
| A Flintstone Christmas | 1977-12-07 | Barney Rubble / Dino (voice) |
| The Jetsons | 1962-09-23 | Cosmo S. Spacely (voice) |
| Heathcliff | 1980-10-04 | Heathcliff/Spike/Milkman |
| Duck Dodgers in the 24½th Century | 1953-07-25 | Daffy Duck, Duck Dodgers, Porky Pig, Marvin the Martian |
| Speed Buggy | 1973-09-08 | Speed Buggy (voice) |