Actor
William Roberts
1921 – 1997
Full page on IMDbWho they are
- Born
- 18 December 1921, Yolo County, California, USA
- Died
- 9 April 1997
- Known for
- One Froggy Evening
, Lady in the Lake, Red Garters
William "Bill" Roberts (1921–1997) was an American actor and singer from California. He is best remembered as the singing voice of Michigan J. Frog in the Warner Bros. cartoon One Froggy Evening, one of the most celebrated animated shorts ever made. He also appeared in live-action films from the 1930s onward.
Where to start
One Froggy Evening (1955)Full guide
Chuck Jones's classic cartoon in which Roberts supplied the singing voice of the frog, his best-known work.
Lady in the Lake (1946)Log in to add it to the library
Film noir adaptation of Raymond Chandler, shot largely from the detective's point of view, and a notable credit from his live-action work.
Red Garters (1954)Log in to add it to the library
Stylised Technicolor Western musical parody from the 1950s, showing his work in musical films.
Seven Sweethearts (1942)Log in to add it to the library
MGM musical from the early 1940s, part of his run of studio-era film roles.
Bugs Bunny's 3rd Movie: 1001 Rabbit Tales (1982)Log in to add it to the library
Compilation feature of Warner Bros. animation that brought his Looney Tunes work to later audiences.
Their films in the library
Awards
No major awards are documented here.
The full list · 15
- 1937Woman-WiseLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Singer of 'You're a Knock-out' (uncredited)
- 1938The TexansLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Singin' Cy
- 1940My Love Came BackLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Eddie - the Office Boy (uncredited)
- 1940Darn That DreamLog in to add it to the libraryActor
- 1942The Yanks Are ComingLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Bob Reynolds
- 1942Seven SweetheartsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Anthony Vreeland, Cornelius' Beau
- 1942Maisie Gets Her ManLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Soldier (Uncredited)
- 1946Lady in the LakeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Artist
- 1948Little 'TinkerLog in to add it to the libraryActor as B.O. Skunk (singing voice) (uncredited)
- 1954Red GartersLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Townsman (uncredited)
- 1955One Froggy EveningLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Frog (voice)
- 1982Bugs Bunny's 3rd Movie: 1001 Rabbit TalesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Michigan J. Frog (archive footage) (singing voice) (uncredited)
- 1991The Looney Tunes Hall of FameLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Michigan J. Frog (voice)
- 1993Thumpkin and the Easter BunniesLog in to add it to the libraryActor
- 2010Bugs Bunny at the SymphonyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Michigan J. Frog (voice)
Filmography data from TMDB. The profile text is a draft written for Cinespective.