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Tex Avery | |
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| Born | Frederick Bean Avery February 26, 1908 Taylor, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | August 26, 1980 (aged 72) Burbank, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Lung cancer |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn – Hollywood Hills Cemetery |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Fred Avery |
| Occupation(s) | Animator, cartoonist, director, voice actor |
| Years active | 1930–1980 |
| Spouse |
Patricia Avery (m. 1935–1972) |
| Children | 2 |
Frederick Bean "Tex" Avery (February 26, 1908 – 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. He had an effect on almost all of the animated cartoon series by various studios in the 1940s and 1950s.