Friz Freleng
Directing
Born: 1906-08-21 · Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Died: 1995-05-26
Biography
Isadore "Friz" Freleng (1906–1995), sometimes credited as I. Freleng, was an American animator, cartoonist, director, and producer best known for his work on the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series of cartoons from Warner Bros. He introduced and/or developed several of the studio's biggest stars, including Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Tweety Bird, Sylvester the cat, Yosemite Sam (to whom he was said to bear more than a passing resemblance) and Speedy Gonzales. The senior director at Warners' Termi
🎬 Movies (30)
Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection
2020
Director
The DePatie/Frelang Collection: Sheriff Hoot Kloot
2017
Producer
Goodbye, Warner Bros., Hello DePatie-Freleng
2016
Himself (voice)
The DePatie/Frelang Collection: Crazylegs Crane
2016
Director
That's All Folks! Tales from Termite Terrace
2014
Himself (archive footage)
King-Size Comedy: Tex Avery and the Looney Tunes Revolution
2012
Self (archive footage)
Looney Tunes Platinum Collection: Volume One
2011
Director
Daffy Duck: Frustrated Fowl
2010
Director
Bugs Bunny at the Symphony
2010
Animation Director
Looney Tunes Super Stars Daffy Duck: Frustrated Fowl
2010
Director
Looney Tunes Super Stars Tweety & Sylvester: Feline Fwenzy
2010
Director
Looney Tunes Super Stars Bugs Bunny: Hare Extraordinaire
2010
Director
The Essential Bugs Bunny
2010
Director
Looney Tunes: Spotlight Collection Vol. 5
2007
Director
Friz on Film
2006
Himself
The Pink Panther: Classic Cartoon Collection Vol. 2
2005
Director
The Pink Panther: Classic Cartoon Collection Vol. 3
2005
Director
Looney Tunes Collection: Best Of Bugs Bunny Volume 1
2004
Director
Irreverent Imagination: The Golden Age of the Looney Tunes
2003
Himself
Looney Tunes Golden Collection, Vol. 1
2003
Director
Looney Tunes All Stars
1999
Director
Marvin The Martian: Space Tunes
1998
Director
Marvin the Martian & K9: 50 Years on Earth
1998
Director
From Hare to Eternity
1997
In Memory Of
Driving Mr. Pink
1995
Creative Consultant
The Magical World of Chuck Jones
1992
Self
Bugs Bunny's Lunar Tunes
1991
Director
The Looney Tunes Hall of Fame
1991
Director
Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years
1990
Self
Roger Rabbit and the Secrets of Toon Town
1988
Self
📺 TV Shows (23)
Pink Panther and Pals
2010
Characters
The Sylvester & Tweety Mysteries
1995
In Memory Of
The Pink Panther
1993
Creator
Pink Panther and Sons
1984
Producer
The Bugs Bunny Show
1983
Author
Spider-Woman
1979
Producer
The All New Pink Panther Show
1978
Producer
The Fantastic Four
1978
Producer
Crazylegs Crane
1978
Producer
Baggy Pants and the Nitwits
1977
Producer
What's New, Mr. Magoo?
1977
Producer
Return to the Planet of the Apes
1975
Producer
The Oddball Couple
1975
Producer
The Dogfather
1974
Director
Bailey's Comets
1973
Producer
The Barkleys
1972
Producer
The Houndcats
1972
Producer
ABC Afterschool Special
1972
Executive Producer
The Blue Racer
1972
Creator
Doctor Dolittle
1970
Producer
Here Comes the Grump
1969
Producer
Roland and Rattfink
1968
Producer
The Inspector
1965
Director