Woody Woodpecker facts for kids

Woody Woodpecker

Woody Woodpecker is a very famous cartoon character. He is an animated woodpecker who starred in many short movies. These movies were made by Walter Lantz and shared by Universal Pictures.

Woody Woodpecker was created in 1940 by a talented artist named Ben Hardaway. Ben also helped create other well-known cartoon characters like Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck. He worked on these characters when he was at the Warner Bros. studio in the late 1930s.

Woody's Family and Friends

Woody Woodpecker has a family in his cartoons. His niece is named Splinter, and his nephew is named Knothead. His girlfriend is Winnie Woodpecker. In a show called The New Woody Woodpecker Show, Winnie's voice was done by B. J. Ward.

Other Characters by Walter Lantz

Walter Lantz, who produced Woody Woodpecker's cartoons, also created other fun characters. Some of these include Andy Panda and Chilly Willy.

Images for kids

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  Woody Woodpecker and his captive client in The Barber of Seville (1944).

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  Wet Blanket Policy introduced Woody's new enemy, Buzz Buzzard. This cartoon also featured Woody's famous song, "The Woody Woodpecker Song."

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  Woody in 1961's The Bird Who Came to Dinner.

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  Walter Lantz with his most famous creation, Woody Woodpecker.

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  Woody Woodpecker's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

See also

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