Actor

Arthur Q. Bryan

1899 – 1959

Who they are

Born: 8 May 1899, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Died: 30 November 1959
Known for: A Wild Hare, Rabbit Fire, Rabbit of Seville

Arthur Q. Bryan (1899–1959) was an American actor and radio performer. He is best remembered as the original voice of Elmer Fudd in Warner Bros. cartoons, starting in 1938 and continuing until his death. He also played Doc Gamble on the radio show Fibber McGee and Molly.

Where to start

A Wild Hare (1940)Log in to add it to the library
Landmark short that established the classic Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd pairing, with Bryan voicing Elmer.
Rabbit Fire (1951)Log in to add it to the library
First entry in Chuck Jones's celebrated hunting-season trilogy, with Bryan as Elmer opposite Bugs and Daffy.
Rabbit of Seville (1950)In the library
Acclaimed opera-themed Bugs Bunny short in which Bryan voices Elmer Fudd.
What's Opera, Doc? (1957)Full guide
Celebrated Wagner parody; Bryan's Elmer Fudd sings as the hunter Siegfried.
The Devil Bat (1940)Log in to add it to the library
Live-action horror film with Bryan in a supporting role, showing his work beyond voice acting.

Their films in the library

Awards

No major awards are documented here.

The full list · 102

1931Killing to LiveLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self - Narrator, US version
1938A Feud There WasLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd / Peacemaker (voice)
1938The Great Library MiseryLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mr. F.T. Smith
1939Dangerous Dan McFooLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dan McFoo (voice) (uncredited)
1939These Glamour GirlsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dance Customer (uncredited)
1939Broadway SerenadeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Process Server (uncredited)
1939Dad for a DayLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Spanky's dad
1939I Stole a MillionLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Cafe Manager
1940The Devil BatLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Joe McGinty
1940A Wild HareLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)
1940Road to SingaporeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Bartender (uncredited)
1940Elmer's Candid CameraLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)
1940Confederate HoneyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Ned Cutler (voice) (uncredited)
1940Millionaire PlayboyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as J.B. Zany
1940The Hardship of Miles StandishLog in to add it to the libraryActor as John Alden (voice)
1940Swing with BingLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Himself
1940Crazy HouseLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Poppa Panda / Echos (voice)
1940South of the BoudoirLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Thomas Bailey
1941Wabbit TwoubleLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)
1941ManpowerLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Drunk Texan (uncredited)
1941Elmer's Pet RabbitLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)
1941Ellery Queen and the Perfect CrimeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Book salesman
1942The Wabbit Who Came to SupperLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)
1942The Wacky WabbitLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)
1942The Hare-Brained HypnotistLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)
1942Grand Central MurderLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Medical Examiner (uncredited)
1942Fresh HareLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)
1942Any Bonds Today?Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)
1942Johnny DoughboyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Irish Mayor
1942Nutty NewsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
1942A Desperate Chance for Ellery QueenLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Raymond Radcliffe
1942Bugs Bunny! That Wacky WabbitLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd
1942Groom and BoredLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Henry McGonigle, House Detective
1942A Study in SocksLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Daniel O'Hara
1943A Corny ConcertoLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)
1943To Duck.... Or Not to DuckLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)
1943An Itch in TimeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd (voice)
1943Swing Out the BluesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Larry Stringfellow
1944The Old Grey HareLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer J. Fudd (voice) (uncredited)
1944Stage Door CartoonLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)
1944The Stupid CupidLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Cupid (Elmer Fudd)
1944I'm from ArkansasLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Commissioner of Agriculture
1944Mopey DopeLog in to add it to the libraryActor
1945Hare TonicLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)
1945The Unruly HareLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)
1946The Big SnoozeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)
1946Hare RemoverLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)
1946Idea GirlLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Commissioner P.J. Maple
1947Road to RioLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mr. Stanton (uncredited)
1947A Pest in the HouseLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd / Businessman (voice) (uncredited)
1947Slick HareLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)
1947Easter YeggsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)
1947The Devil Thumbs a RideLog in to add it to the libraryActor
1948Back Alley OproarLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)
1948Kit for CatLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)
1948What Makes Daffy DuckLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd (voice)
1949Samson and DelilahLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Fat Philistine Merchant Wearing No Robe
1949Hare DoLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)
1949Wise QuackersLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)
1949Each Dawn I CrowLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)
1950Rabbit of SevilleLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)
1950What's Up, Doc?Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)
1951Rabbit FireLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)
1951So You Want to Be a Paper HangerLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Little Jiffy Potato Peeler Salesman
1952The Greatest Show on EarthLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Ice-Cream Eating Spectator (uncredited)
1952Rabbit SeasoningLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)
1952The Two MouseketeersLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Sir Girard (voice) (uncredited)
1953Duck! Rabbit, Duck!Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)
1953Robot RabbitLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)
1953Ant PastedLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)
1953Upswept HareLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)
1954Broken LanceLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Bit Part (uncredited)
1954Design for LeavingLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)
1954Quack ShotLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)
1954Hell's OutpostLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Harry
1955Rabbit RampageLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)
1955Beanstalk BunnyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)
1955This Is a Life?Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)
1955Past PerfumanceLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Casting director
1955Hare BrushLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer J. Fudd (voice) (uncredited)
1955Heir-ConditionedLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd
1955Pests for GuestsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)
1955Meet the GovernorLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mr. Hurley
1955So You Want a Model RailroadLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mr. Agony
1956A Star Is BoredLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd
1956Bugs' BonnetsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd
1956Wideo WabbitLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)
1956Yankee Dood ItLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd (as King of the Elves)
1957What's Opera, Doc?Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd as Siegfried (voice) (uncredited)
1957Rabbit RomeoLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd
1960Person to BunnyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited)
1979The Bugs Bunny/Road Runner MovieLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd (voice)
1982Bugs Bunny's 3rd Movie: 1001 Rabbit TalesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd (voice)
1988The Cartoon CollectionLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd (voice) (archive sound) (uncredited)
1990What's Up Doc? A Salute to Bugs BunnyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd / Himself (archive footage)
1991The Looney Tunes Hall of FameLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd (voice)
2007Looney Tunes: Spotlight Collection Vol. 5Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Egghead / sleepy hotel guest (archive sound) (uncredited)
2010Alice in WonderlandLog in to add it to the libraryActor as White Rabbit (voice) (archive footage)
2010Looney Tunes Super Stars Daffy Duck: Frustrated FowlLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd (voice)(archive footage)
2010Daffy Duck: Frustrated FowlLog in to add it to the libraryActor as (archive footage)
2010Bugs Bunny at the SymphonyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd (voice)
2020Bugs Bunny's 80th What's Up, Doc-umentary!Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmer Fudd (voice) (archive footage) (uncredited)

Filmography data from TMDB. The profile text is a draft written for Cinespective.