Tex Avery facts for kids
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Tex Avery
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| Born |
Frederick Bean Avery
February 26, 1908 |
| Died | August 26, 1980 (aged 72) |
| Cause of death | Lung cancer |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn – Hollywood Hills Cemetery |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Fred Avery |
| Occupation | Animator, animation director, cartoonist, voice actor |
| Years active | 1930–1980 |
| Spouse(s) |
Patricia Avery (m. 1935–1972)
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| Children | Tim Avery (born 1947-48 - died 1972) Nancy Avery-Arkley (born May 8, 1950) |
Frederick Bean "Fred/Tex" Avery (February 26, 1908 – Tuesday, August 26, 1980) was an American animator, cartoonist, and director. He is famous for creating animated cartoons during the Golden Age of Hollywood. He did his most major work for the Warner Bros. and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios. He created the characters of Porky Pig, Daffy Duck, Bugs Bunny, and Droopy. His had an effect on almost all of the animated cartoon series by various studios in the 1940s and 1950s.
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- Morris, Gary (September 1998). What's Up, Tex? A Look at the Life and Career of Tex Avery. Bright Lights Film Journal.
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