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Mel Blanc
American voice actor and radio personality (1908-1989).
Born May 30th, 1908 in San Francisco. [ref]
Died July 10th, 1989 at 81 years old in Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (pulmonary emphysema, coronary artery disease). [ref]
Mel Blanc, 81, beloved voice actor best know for his work in Looney Tunes, died on July 10, 1989. A Portland native, Blanc began his career as a radio comedian in 1929, eventually making his way to Warner Brothers where he created hundreds of unforgettable characters like Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Daffy Duck, Tweety Bird, Yosemite Sam and the Tasmanian Devil. He also voiced Barney Rubble on The Flintstones as well as countless characters from other popular cartoons. His work in the entertainment industry earned him numerous awards, including stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, an Emmy Award, and two lifetime achievement awards. Blanc's career spanned six decades, and his fans around the world cherish him as one of the most versatile and prolific voice actors of all time.
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