Frederick Bean `` Tex '' Avery ( February 26 , 1908 -- August 26 , 1980 ) was an American animator , cartoonist , voice actor and director , famous for producing animated cartoons during The Golden Age of Hollywood animation .
Frederick Bean `` Fred/Tex '' Avery ( February 26 , 1908 -- Tuesday , August 26 , 1980 ) was an American animator , cartoonist , and director . He is famous for creating animated cartoons during the Golden Age of Hollywood .