Chuck Jones

Chuck Jones

Deceased · Born: Sep 21, 1912 · Died: Feb 22, 2002

Personal Details

BornSep 21, 1912 Spokane, Washington, USA
Spouse
  • Marian Dern

    ( Jan 14, 1983 to Feb 22, 2002 )
  • Dorothy Jones

    ( Jan 31, 1935 to Feb 28, 1978 )
Parents
  • Charles Adams Jones
  • Mabel McQuiddy Martin
Relatives
  • Richard Kent Jones (Sibling)
  • Craig Kausen (Grandchild)

Biography

Chuck Jones, a renowned animation expert, began his illustrious career as a cel washer at the Warner Bros. animation division, gradually ascending to the esteemed roles of animator and director. His impressive portfolio boasts the creation of iconic cartoon characters, including Wile E. Coyote, Henery Hawk, Pepé Le Pew, Marvin the Martian, Ralph Wolf, Road Runner, Sam Sheepdog, and Sniffles, among many others.

Jones' remarkable contributions also extended to the development of beloved Warner Bros. characters, such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Porky Pig, further solidifying his status as a master of the animation craft.

In collaboration with writer Michael Maltese, Jones co-created some of his most iconic and enduring cartoons. His autobiography, "Chuck Amuck," published by Simon & Schuster, offers a delightful and engaging account of his life, replete with hundreds of cartoons and color plates.

Throughout his illustrious career, Jones' work has left an indelible mark on the world of animation, earning him a reputation as a true master of his craft.

Career

1994
Chariots of Fur
Chariots of Fur as Wile E. Coyote
1987
Innerspace
Innerspace as Supermarket Customer
1984
Gremlins
Gremlins as Mr. Jones
1970
Horton Hears a Who!
Horton Hears a Who! as Junior Kangaroo / Various Whos / Quizmo McKwoff / JoJo (voice)
1969
The Pogo Special Birthday Special
The Pogo Special Birthday Special as Porky Pine / Bun Rab / Basil the Butterfly
1940
You Ought to Be in Pictures
You Ought to Be in Pictures as Guy Running Out at Super Speed (archive footage) (uncredited)
1962
Gay Purr-ee
Gay Purr-ee as Writer
1997
1996
Superior Duck
Superior Duck as Director, Story
1995
Another Froggy Evening
Another Froggy Evening as Director, Writer
1994
Soup or Sonic
Soup or Sonic as Director
Spaced Out Bunny
Spaced Out Bunny as Director, Writer
1979
Freeze Frame
Freeze Frame as Director
1976
Mowgli's Brothers
Mowgli's Brothers as Director, Writer
Carnival of the Animals
Carnival of the Animals as Director, Writer
1975
Rikki-Tikki-Tavi
Rikki-Tikki-Tavi as Director, Writer
Yankee Doodle Cricket
Yankee Doodle Cricket as Director, Writer
The White Seal
The White Seal as Director, Writer
1973
A Very Merry Cricket
A Very Merry Cricket as Director, Writer
1970
The Phantom Tollbooth
The Phantom Tollbooth as Director, Screenplay
1965
1964
War and Pieces
War and Pieces as Director
1963
Now Hear This
Now Hear This as Director, Story
To Beep or Not to Beep
To Beep or Not to Beep as Director, Story
1961
Beep Prepared
Beep Prepared as Director, Screenplay
Lickety-Splat
Lickety-Splat as Director
Zip 'N Snort
Zip 'N Snort as Director, Story
Nelly's Folly
Nelly's Folly as Director, Story
A Scent of the Matterhorn
A Scent of the Matterhorn as Director, Story
1960
Hopalong Casualty
Hopalong Casualty as Director, Story
High Note
High Note as Director
Who Scent You?
Who Scent You? as Director
Rabbit's Feat
Rabbit's Feat as Director
1959
Baton Bunny
Baton Bunny as Director
1958
Hip Hip-Hurry!
Hip Hip-Hurry! as Director
Cat Feud
Cat Feud as Director
Whoa, Be-Gone!
Whoa, Be-Gone! as Director
1957
Boyhood Daze
Boyhood Daze as Director
Steal Wool
Steal Wool as Director
Ali Baba Bunny
Ali Baba Bunny as Director
Drafty, Isn't It?
Drafty, Isn't It? as Director, Writer
Zoom and Bored
Zoom and Bored as Director
Go Fly a Kit
Go Fly a Kit as Director
Touché and Go
Touché and Go as Director
1956
Bugs' Bonnets
Bugs' Bonnets as Director
Rocket Squad
Rocket Squad as Director
90 Day Wondering
90 Day Wondering as Director, Writer
Heaven Scent
Heaven Scent as Director
1955
Guided Muscle
Guided Muscle as Director
Rabbit Rampage
Rabbit Rampage as Director
A Hitch in Time
A Hitch in Time as Director, Writer
Two Scent's Worth
Two Scent's Worth as Director, Story
1954
The Cats Bah
The Cats Bah as Director
No Barking
No Barking as Director
Sheep Ahoy
Sheep Ahoy as Director
1953
Punch Trunk
Punch Trunk as Director
Bully for Bugs
Bully for Bugs as Director
Wild Over You
Wild Over You as Director
Duck Amuck
Duck Amuck as Director
Kiss Me Cat
Kiss Me Cat as Director
Zipping Along
Zipping Along as Director
1952
Feed the Kitty
Feed the Kitty as Director
Beep, Beep
Beep, Beep as Director
Mouse-Warming
Mouse-Warming as Director
Orange Blossoms for Violet
Orange Blossoms for Violet as Director, Writer
The Hasty Hare
The Hasty Hare as Director
1951
Cheese Chasers
Cheese Chasers as Director
Chow Hound
Chow Hound as Director
Rabbit Fire
Rabbit Fire as Director
Bunny Hugged
Bunny Hugged as Director
1950
Caveman Inki
Caveman Inki as Director
8 Ball Bunny
8 Ball Bunny as Director
The Ducksters
The Ducksters as Director
Homeless Hare
Homeless Hare as Director
Dog Gone South
Dog Gone South as Director
Two's a Crowd
Two's a Crowd as Director
1949
Awful Orphan
Awful Orphan as Director
Bear Feat
Bear Feat as Director
Mouse Wreckers
Mouse Wreckers as Director
Frigid Hare
Frigid Hare as Director
Rabbit Hood
Rabbit Hood as Director
So Much for So Little
So Much for So Little as Director, Writer
1948
Rabbit Punch
Rabbit Punch as Director
Haredevil Hare
Haredevil Hare as Director
Scaredy Cat
Scaredy Cat as Director
Daffy Dilly
Daffy Dilly as Director
1947
1946
Quentin Quail
Quentin Quail as Director
Hush My Mouse
Hush My Mouse as Director
1945
No Buddy Atoll
No Buddy Atoll as Director
Hare Tonic
Hare Tonic as Director
Fresh Airedale
Fresh Airedale as Director
The Good Egg
The Good Egg as Director
1944
Outpost
Outpost as Director
Going Home
Going Home as Director
Gas
Gas as Director
1943
Wackiki Wabbit
Wackiki Wabbit as Director
Fin n' Catty
Fin n' Catty as Director
Super-Rabbit
Super-Rabbit as Director
Spies
Spies as Director
The Aristo-Cat
The Aristo-Cat as Director
Coming!! Snafu
Coming!! Snafu as Director
Point Rationing of Foods
Point Rationing of Foods as Director, Writer
1942
Porky's Cafe
Porky's Cafe as Director
Fox Pop
Fox Pop as Director
1941
Porky's Ant
Porky's Ant as Director
1939
2001
Timber Wolf
Timber Wolf as Creator