Woody Woodpecker filmography
filmography
This is a list of animated cartoons that star Woody Woodpecker, who appeared in 204 cartoons (195 Woody shorts and 9 miscellaneous shorts) during and after the Golden age of American animation. All the cartoons were produced by Walter Lantz Productions, and were distributed by Universal Pictures, United Artists and Universal International. Also listed are miscellaneous cartoons that feature Woody but are not a part of the main short series.
1940s
= Academy Award nominee/winner
1940
1941
1942
1943
1944
1945
1946
1947
1948
Starting this year until the studio's hiatus, all shorts are distributed by United Artists.
1949
1950s
1950
Starting this year, all shorts are distributed by Universal International.
1951
1952
1953
1954
1955
1956
1957
1958
1959
1960s
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
Starting this year, all shorts carry the "Universal Pictures" banner.
1966
Starting with Lonesome Ranger, all shorts are directed by Paul Smith.
1967
Starting with Hot Diggity Dog, all shorts are composed by Walter Greene.
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