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Tony the Tiger | |
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First appearance | 1952 |
Created by | The Kellogg Company |
Portrayed by | Hugh Grant (Unfrosted)[1] |
Voiced by | Dallas McKennon (1952–1953) Thurl Ravenscroft (1953–2005) (US), (1953–1999) (UK) Lee Marshall (1999–2005; understudy and singing voice, 2005–2014; full-time) Tex Brashear (2014–present) Tony Daniels (2005–present) (Canada) Tom Clarke Hill (1999–present) (UK) Jeff Morrow II (1999) Andy Nagraj (2019–present) Keith Scott (1991–1999) (Australia) Kenji Utsumi (1991–2013) (Japanese) |
In-universe information | |
Species | Tiger |
Gender | Male |
Family | Papa Tony (father) Mama Tony (mother) |
Spouse | Mrs. Tony |
Children | Tony Jr. (son) Antoinette (daughter) |
Tony the Tiger is the advertising cartoon anthropomorphic tiger mascot for Frosted Flakes (also known as Frosties) breakfast cereal, appearing on its packaging and advertising. After the original Kellogg Company spun off its North American cereal business in late 2023, the mascot is owned by WK Kellogg Co in the U.S., Canada, and Caribbean markets and by Kellanova in the rest of the world. Tony has also been the mascot for related cereals such as Tony's Cinnamon Krunchers and Tiger Power. Since Tony's debut in 1952, the character has spanned several generations and has become a breakfast cereal icon.