You Know Their Voices, But Do You Know Their Faces?

His name sounds like something out of a gothic novel, and his voice was just as dramatic. Thurl Ravenscroft had a deep bass voice that you’ve definitely heard. For over 50 years, he was the original voice of Tony the Tiger, telling kids that Frosted Flakes were “Gr-r-reat!” But his most famous uncredited performance was singing “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” in the 1966 TV special. Everyone thought it was Boris Karloff, but it was Thurl. He also sang in many Disney attractions, like the Pirates of the Caribbean ride.