Bugs Bunny is an animated cartoon character, created in the late 1930s by Leon Schlesinger Productions and voiced originally by Mel Blanc. Bugs is best known for his starring roles in the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series of animated short films, produced by Warner Bros. Though a similar character first appeared in the WB cartoon Porky's Hare Hunt and a few subsequent shorts, the definitive characterization of Bugs Bunny is widely credited to have debuted in director Tex Avery's Oscar-nominated film A Wild Hare. Bugs is an anthropomorphic gray and white rabbit or hare who is famous for his flippant, insouciant personality. He is also characterized by a Brooklyn accent, his portrayal as a trickster, and his catch phrase "Eh...What's up, doc? ". Due to Bugs' popularity during the golden age of American animation, he became not only an American cultural icon and the official mascot of Warner Bros. Entertainment, but also one of the most recognizable characters in the world.
| First appearance | Porky's Hare Hunt (preliminary version), April 30, 1938, A Wild Hare (official), July 27, 1940 |
| Created by | Preliminary Version, Ben Hardaway, Official, Tex Avery |
| Voiced by | Mel Blanc (1940–1989), Jeff Bergman (1990–1993, 1997–1998, 2003–2004, 2007, 2011–present), Greg Burson (1990–2000), Billy West (1996–2006), Joe Alaskey (1997–2011), Samuel Vincent (2001–2006), Eric Bauza (2018–present), (see below) |
| Species | Hare/Rabbit |
| Gender | Male |
| Spouse(s) | Mrs. Bugs Bunny (ex-wife) |
| Relatives | Clyde Bunny (nephew) |
About Bugs Bunny
Gray and white cartoon bunny often seen munching on a carrot or delivering his catch phrase "What's up, doc?" He became the official mascot of Warner Bros.
Achievement of Bugs Bunny
He earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in December 1985.
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Latest information about Bugs Bunny updated on July 28 2021.
