Mel Blanc - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 30, 1908 |
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| Died | July 10, 1989 (age 81) |
| Birthplace | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Being the voice behind iconic cartoon characters such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Tweety Bird, Sylvester the Cat, Yosemite Sam, Foghorn Leghorn, Marvin the Martian, Pepe Le Pew, and many others. |
Intro
Mel Blanc was an American voice actor, radio comedian, and actor best known for providing the voices of many classic cartoon characters in the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series produced by Warner Bros. He was often referred to as 'The Man of a Thousand Voices.'
Early Life & Background
Mel Blanc was born in San Francisco, California, and raised in Portland, Oregon. He showed an early interest in voices and accents, performing in school and on the local radio. Blanc began his show business career at the age of 16, working at a Portland radio station.
Career Highlights
- Provided voices for almost all major Warner Bros. cartoon characters from the 1930s through the 1980s.
- Became the first voice actor to receive on-screen credit for his work, starting in the late 1940s.
- Worked for Hanna-Barbera, voicing characters such as Barney Rubble on 'The Flintstones' and Mr. Spacely on 'The Jetsons'.
- Had a radio career, most notably on 'The Jack Benny Program.'
- Honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to radio and animation.
Trivia
- He is the only performer to have a lifetime contract with Warner Bros.
- Famously, his tombstone reads, 'That's All Folks.'
- Survived a near-fatal car accident in 1961, and reportedly responded to doctors in the voices of his characters.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Mel Blanc born?
Mel Blanc was born the 30 May 1908.
Where is Mel Blanc from?
San Francisco, California, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About May 30th, 1908, in brief:
- Historical events: The first federal workmen's compensation law was approved, representing a significant milestone in labor rights and worker protection in the United States. This law provided crucial support and financial security for workers injured on the job.
- Day of the week: May 30th, 1908 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Women by Peerless Quartet
- Popular movie: Hamlet directed by Mario Caserini
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