Thurl Ravenscroft was a versatile American voice actor and singer known for his deep, booming voice. Born in 1914, he lent his vocal talents to various animated characters in Disney films and television shows, including the famous role of Tony the Tiger, the mascot for Kellogg's Frosted Flakes cereal. Ravenscroft's distinctive voice also brought him success in the world of music, where he provided vocals for various jingles, commercials, and songs.
Ravenscroft's most iconic musical contribution came in 1966 with his performance of "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch" for the animated TV special "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." Despite being uncredited for his work on the song at the time of its release, Ravenscroft's deep, velvety voice became synonymous with the character of the Grinch. Decades later, the song gained further recognition, reaching #31 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2020, solidifying Ravenscroft's place in music history.
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