Thurl A. Ravenscroft

(1914-2005) born at Norfolk. Voice actor, singer, known as the voice of Tony the Tiger for the Kellogg's Frosted Flakes commercial from 1952 to the 1990s, he also appeared as announcer, character voice, and singer in almost 50 film and television productions, including several classic Disney films and the notable 1966 animated TV special How the Grinch Stole Christmas in which he sang "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch"; began career as singer on radio in mid-1930s with the Sportsmen Quartet on the popular Jack Benny Show; and later worked with the Mellowmen engaged in commercials and backup vocals for such Hollywood greats as Danny Kaye, Elvis Presley, and Frank Sinatra; named in 1995 as a Disney Legend for his contributions to Walt Disney Studios for over 60 years. Consult Norfolk Daily News, July 16, 1966, p. 3 and Los Angeles Times, San Diego County Edition, April 24, 1987, Sec 2, pp. 1, 5 and the Orange County Edition, July 17, 1991, pp. B-1, B-9 and Omaha World Herald, November 4, 2003, pp. E-l, E-2 and obituary in New York Times May 25, 2005, p. C-18.

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