Tex Avery

American animator and director (1908-1980)
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Tex Avery

Summary

Tex Avery is a human[1]. Born in Taylor[2], he… he was born on February 26, 1908[3]. He died in Burbank[4]. He died on August 26, 1980[5]. He worked as a film director[6], screenwriter[7], actor[8], animator[9], and voice actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,052 views/month, #6,249 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Taylor[2], Tex Avery…
  • Tex Avery passed away in Burbank[4].
  • Tex Avery was born on February 26, 1908[3].
  • Tex Avery died on August 26, 1980[5].
  • Tex Avery is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[12].
  • Tex Avery was married to Patricia Agnes Avery[13].
  • Tex Avery held citizenship in United States[14].
  • English was Tex Avery's native language[15].
  • Tex Avery worked as a film director[6].
  • Tex Avery worked as a screenwriter[7].
  • Tex Avery worked as an actor[8].
  • Tex Avery's professions included animator[9].
  • Tex Avery's professions included voice actor[10].
  • Tex Avery's professions included storyboard artist[16].
  • Among Tex Avery's employers was Winkler Pictures[17].
  • Tex Avery was employed by Universal Pictures[18].
  • Tex Avery was employed by Warner Bros. Cartoons[19].
  • Among Tex Avery's employers was Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer[20].
  • Among Tex Avery's employers was Paramount Pictures[21].
  • Tex Avery's education included a stint at North Dallas High School[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Tex Avery is Bugs Bunny[23].
  • Tex Avery received the Winsor McCay Award[24].
  • Tex Avery is recorded as male[25].
  • Tex Avery's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Tex Avery's Commons category is recorded as Tex Avery[27].

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Origins and Family

Tex Avery was born in Taylor[2]. He was born on February 26, 1908[3]. English was his native language[15].

Education

Tex Avery's education included a stint at North Dallas High School[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], screenwriter[7], actor[8], animator[9], voice actor[10], and storyboard artist[16]. Employers include Winkler Pictures[17], an animation studio[28], in United States[29], founded in 1925[30], headquartered in New York City[31]; Universal Pictures[18], a film production company[32], in United States[33], founded in 1912[34], headquartered in Universal City[35]; Warner Bros. Cartoons[19], a business[36], in United States[37], founded in 1926[38], headquartered in Los Angeles[39]; Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer[20], a business[40], in United States[41], founded in 1924[42], headquartered in Los Angeles[43]; and Paramount Pictures[21], a film production company[44], in United States[45], founded in 1912[46], headquartered in Los Angeles[47].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Tex Avery is Bugs Bunny[23].

Recognition

Tex Avery received the Winsor McCay Award[24].

Personal Life

Among Tex Avery's spouses was Patricia Agnes Avery[13].

Death and Burial

Tex Avery died on August 26, 1980[5]. He passed away in Burbank[4]. Recorded cause of death include lung cancer[48] and liver cancer[49]. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[12].

Why It Matters

Tex Avery ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,052 views/month, #6,249 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Tex Avery born?

Born in Taylor[2], Tex Avery…

Where did Tex Avery die?

Tex Avery died in Burbank[4].

Who was Tex Avery married to?

Tex Avery's spouses include Patricia Agnes Avery[13].

What did Tex Avery do for work?

Tex Avery worked as film director[6], screenwriter[7], actor[8], animator[9], and voice actor[10].

Where did Tex Avery go to school?

Tex Avery was educated at North Dallas High School[22].

What awards did Tex Avery receive?

Honors received include Winsor McCay Award[24].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Animation: A World History: Volume I: Foundations - The Golden Age. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Animation: A World History: Volume I: Foundations - The Golden Age. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Animation: A World History: Volume I: Foundations - The Golden Age. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Animation: A World History: Volume I: Foundations - The Golden Age. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Animation: A World History: Volume I: Foundations - The Golden Age. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Animation: A World History: Volume I: Foundations - The Golden Age. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Animation: A World History: Volume I: Foundations - The Golden Age. wikidata.org.
  20. [12] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [48] . wikidata.org.
  24. [49] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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