Woody Woodpecker filmography

This is a list of animated cartoons that star Woody Woodpecker, who appeared in 203 cartoons (196 Woody shorts and 7 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, and the 2018 Woody Woodpecker web series.

Woody Woodpecker
Created by
Original workKnock Knock (1940)
Owner
Years
  • 1940–present
Print publications
ComicsDell Comics (1942-1974)
Gold Key Comics (1962-1984)
Harvey Comics (1991-1994)
Films and television
Film(s)Knock Knock (1940)
Woody Woodpecker (1941)
Woody Woodpecker (2017)
Web series
Animated series
Television special(s)
Direct-to-video

1940s

= Academy Award nominee/winner

1940
# Title Date Director Notes
N/A Knock Knock November 25 Walter Lantz An Andy Panda short. First appearance of Woody Woodpecker.

1941
# Title Date Director Notes
1 Woody Woodpecker July 7 Walter Lantz Woody's first solo short.
2 The Screwdriver August 11 Final Woody short to feature Mel Blanc as Woody’s voice.
3 Pantry Panic November 24
Only Woody short to feature Danny Webb as Woody's voice.[1]
N/A $21 a Day (Once a Month) December 1 Swing Symphonies short.

1942
# Title Date Director Notes
4 The Hollywood Matador February 9 Alex Lovy
5 Ace in the Hole June 22
6 The Loan Stranger October 19

1943
# Title Date Director Notes
7 The Screwball February 15 Alex Lovy
8 The Dizzy Acrobat May 31 Final Woody short to feature Kent Rogers as Woody's voice.
9 Ration Bored July 26 Emery Hawkins[2]
Milt Schaffer[2]		 Only Woody short to feature Dick Nelson as Woody's voice.

Only Woody short directed by Emery Hawkins and Milt Schaffer.

1944
# Title Date Director Notes
10 The Barber of Seville April 10 James Culhane
  • First Woody short directed by James Culhane.
  • First Woody short to feature Ben Hardaway as Woody's voice.
  • First cartoon featuring Woody in his current design.
  • Last cartoon where Woody had green eyes until 1947.
11 The Beach Nut October 16 James Culhane
  • First appearance of Wally Walrus.
  • First cartoon where Woody had blue eyes.
12 Ski for Two November 13 James Culhane

1945
# Title Date Director Notes
13 Chew-Chew Baby February 5 James Culhane
14 Woody Dines Out May 14 James Culhane
15 The Dippy Diplomat August 27 James Culhane
16 The Loose Nut December 17 James Culhane

1946
# Title Date Director Notes
17 Who's Cookin' Who? June 24 James Culhane First appearance of Wolfie Wolf
18 Bathing Buddies July 1 Dick Lundy First Woody short directed by Dick Lundy.
19 The Reckless Driver August 26 James Culhane
20 Fair Weather Fiends November 18 James Culhane
  • Final Woody short directed by James Culhane.
  • Last cartoon to have Woody with blue eyes.

1947
# Title Date Director Notes
N/A Musical Moments from Chopin February 24 Dick Lundy First cartoon where Woody had green eyes again.
21 Smoked Hams April 28 Dick Lundy
22 The Coo Coo Bird June 9 Dick Lundy
23 Well Oiled June 30 Dick Lundy
24 Solid Ivory August 25 Dick Lundy
25 Woody the Giant Killer December 15 Dick Lundy Final Woody short distributed by Universal Pictures until 1951.

1948

Starting this year until the studio's hiatus, all shorts are distributed by United Artists.

# Title Date Director Notes
26 The Mad Hatter February 16 Dick Lundy First Woody short distributed by United Artists.
27 Banquet Busters March 8 Dick Lundy Featuring Andy Panda.
28 Wacky-Bye Baby May 17 Dick Lundy
29 Wet Blanket Policy September 27 Dick Lundy First appearance of Buzz Buzzard.
30 Wild and Woody! December 13 Dick Lundy

1949
# Title Date Director Notes
31 Drooler's Delight April 25 Dick Lundy
  • Final Woody short distributed by United Artists.[3]
  • Final Woody short produced before a one-year hiatus.[3]
  • Final Woody short to feature Ben Hardaway as Woody's voice.[4]
  • Final Woody short to feature Woody's crest backwards until 1999.

1950s

1950

Starting this year, all shorts are distributed by Universal International.

# Title Date Director Notes
N/A Destination Moon June 27 Walter Lantz
  • Animated segment for an independent feature film produced by George Pál.
  • First time Grace Stafford provides Woody's voice.
  • First Lantz production following hiatus.[3]
  • Final Woody short to use Mel Blanc's laugh.

1951
# Title Date Director Notes
32 Puny Express January 22 Walter Lantz
Dick Lundy
  • First Woody short produced after hiatus.[3]
  • First Woody short featuring Woody's crest forwards.
  • First Woody short distributed once again by Universal International.
33 Sleep Happy March 26 Walter Lantz
Dick Lundy		 Final Woody short directed by Dick Lundy; Walter Lantz has claimed to have completed Lundy’s uncompleted work.
34 Wicket Wacky May 28 Walter Lantz
35 Slingshot 6 7/8 July 23 Walter Lantz First pairing of Buzz Buzzard and Wally Walrus.
36 The Redwood Sap October 1 Walter Lantz
37 The Woody Woodpecker Polka October 29 Walter Lantz Featuring Andy Panda and Oswald Rabbit.
38 Destination Meatball December 24 Walter Lantz

1952
# Title Date Director Notes
39 Born to Peck February 25 Walter Lantz
40 Stage Hoax April 21 Walter Lantz
41 Woodpecker in the Rough June 16 Walter Lantz
42 Scalp Treatment September 18 Walter Lantz Final Woody short directed by Walter Lantz.
43 The Great Who-Dood-It October 20 Don Patterson First Woody short directed by Don Patterson.
44 Termites from Mars December 8 Don Patterson

1953
# Title Date Director Notes
45 What's Sweepin' January 5 Don Patterson
46 Buccaneer Woodpecker March 23 Don Patterson
47 Operation Sawdust June 15 Don Patterson
48 Wrestling Wrecks July 20 Don Patterson
49 Belle Boys September 14 Don Patterson
50 Hypnotic Hick October 26 Don Patterson First and only Woody Woodpecker short in 3D; released with Wings of the Hawk 3D
51 Hot Noon (or 12 O'Clock for Sure) November 23 Paul Smith First Woody short directed by Paul Smith.

1954
# Title Date Director Notes
52 Socko in Morocco February 15 Don Patterson
  • Final pairing of Buzz Buzzard and Wally Walrus.
  • Final appearance of Wally Walrus in a Woody short.
53 Alley to Bali March 15 Don Patterson
54 Under the Counter Spy May 10 Don Patterson
55 Hot Rod Huckster July 5 Don Patterson
56 Real Gone Woody September 27 Paul Smith
57 A Fine Feathered Frenzy October 25 Don Patterson
58 Convict Concerto November 22 Don Patterson Final Woody short directed by Don Patterson.

1955
# Title Date Director Notes
59 Helter Shelter January 17 Paul Smith
60 Witch Crafty March 14 Paul Smith
61 Private Eye Pooch May 9 Paul Smith First appearance of Professor Dingledong
62 Bedtime Bedlam July 4 Paul Smith
63 Square Shootin' Square September 26 Paul Smith
  • First appearance of Dapper Denver Dooley.
  • Story by Michael Maltese
64 Bunco Busters November 21 Paul Smith
  • Final appearance of Buzz Buzzard, before his 14-year hiatus.
  • Last cartoon where Woody had green eyes until 1999.
65 The Tree Medic December 19 Alex Lovy
  • First Woody short for the decade directed by Alex Lovy.
  • First cartoon where Woody had black eyes.

1956
# Title Date Director Notes
66 After the Ball February 13 Paul Smith
67 Get Lost March 12 Paul Smith First appearances of Knothead and Splinter.
68 Chief Charlie Horse May 7 Paul Smith
69 Woodpecker from Mars July 2 Paul Smith
70 Calling All Cuckoos July 30 Paul Smith
71 Niagara Fools September 24 Paul Smith
72 Arts and Flowers November 19 Paul Smith
73 Woody Meets Davy Crewcut December 17 Alex Lovy

1957
# Title Date Director Notes
74 Red Riding Hoodlum January 14 Paul Smith Final appearance of Wolfie Wolf.
75 Box Car Bandit April 8 Paul Smith
76 The Unbearable Salesman June 3 Paul Smith
77 International Woodpecker July 1 Paul Smith Final appearance of Winnie Woodpecker.
78 To Catch a Woodpecker August 26 Alex Lovy
79 Round Trip to Mars September 23 Paul Smith
80 Dopey Dick the Pink Whale October 21 Paul Smith
81 Fodder and Son November 4 Paul Smith

1958
# Title Date Director Notes
82 Misguided Missile January 27 Paul Smith
83 Watch the Birdie February 24 Alex Lovy
84 Half Empty Saddles April 21 Paul Smith
85 His Better Elf July 14 Paul Smith
86 Everglade Raid August 11 Paul Smith First appearance of Ali Gator.
87 Tree's a Crowd September 8 Paul Smith
88 Jittery Jester October 6 Paul Smith The most recent Woody Woodpecker short remastered and released on DVD.

1959
# Title Date Director Notes
89 Tomcat Combat February 2 Paul Smith
90 Log Jammed March 30 Paul Smith
91 Panhandle Scandal May 18 Alex Lovy
92 Woodpecker in the Moon June 15 Alex Lovy
93 The Tee Bird August 10 Paul Smith Final appearance of Dapper Denver Dooley.
94 Romp in a Swamp October 5 Paul Smith Final appearance of Ali Gator.
95 Kiddie League November 2 Paul Smith

1960s

1960
# Title Date Director Notes
96 Billion Dollar Boner February 8 Alex Lovy
97 Pistol Packin' Woodpecker March 7 Paul Smith
98 Heap Big Hepcat April 4 Paul Smith
99 Ballyhooey May 2 Alex Lovy Final Woody short directed by Alex Lovy.
100 How to Stuff a Woodpecker May 30 Paul Smith
101 Bats in the Belfry June 20 Paul Smith
102 Ozark Lark August 8 Paul Smith
103 Southern Fried Hospitality November 7 Jack Hannah
  • First Woody short directed by Jack Hannah.
  • First appearance of Gabby Gator.
104 Fowled Up Falcon December 5 Paul Smith

1961
# Title Date Director Notes
105 Poop Deck Pirate January 2 Jack Hannah
106 The Bird Who Came to Dinner March 6 Paul Smith
107 Gabby's Diner April 3 Jack Hannah
108 Sufferin' Cats June 26 Paul Smith
109 Franken-Stymied July 24 Jack Hannah
110 Busman's Holiday August 14 Paul Smith
111 Phantom of the Horse Opera October 9 Paul Smith First appearance of Sugarfoot in a Woody short.
112 Woody's Kook-Out November 6 Jack Hannah

1962
# Title Date Director Notes
113 Home Sweet Homewrecker January 1 Paul Smith
114 Rock-a-Bye Gator January 29 Jack Hannah
115 Room and Bored March 5 Paul Smith First appearance of Smedley Dog in a Woody short.
116 Rocket Racket April 30 Jack Hannah
117 Careless Caretaker May 28 Paul Smith Final appearance of Smedley Dog in a Woody short.
118 Tragic Magic July 2 Paul Smith
N/A Hyde and Sneak July 23 Paul Smith Cameo on an Inspector Willoughby short.
119 Voo-Doo Boo-Boo August 13 Jack Hannah Final Woody short directed by Jack Hannah.
120 Crowin' Pains September 24 Paul Smith
121 Little Woody Riding Hood October 15 Paul Smith
122 Greedy Gabby Gator December 21 Sid Marcus Final appearance of Gabby Gator.

1963
# Title Date Director Notes
123 Robin Hoody Woody March 15 Paul Smith
124 Stowaway Woody May 3 Sid Marcus
125 Shutter Bug May 24 Paul Smith
126 Coy Decoy June 28 Sid Marcus
127 The Tenant's Racket July 26 Sid Marcus
128 Short in the Saddle August 30 Paul Smith
129 Tepee for Two September 27 Sid Marcus
130 Science Friction November 15 Sid Marcus Final Woody short under the "Universal International" banner.
131 Calling Dr. Woodpecker December 13 Paul Smith First appearance of Mrs. Meany.

1964
# Title Date Director Notes
132 Dumb Like a Fox January 17 Sid Marcus Final Woody short under the "Universal International" banner. First appearance of Fink Fox.
133 Saddle Sore Woody April 10 Paul Smith First Woody short under the "Universal Pictures" banner.
134 Woody's Clip Joint May 8 Sid Marcus
135 Freeway Fracas June 26 Paul Smith Final Woody Woodpecker cartoon uses the 1950-1964 laugh by Grace Stafford
136 Skinfolks July 17 Sid Marcus First use of new Woody Woodpecker laugh intro from 1964 to 1972 by Grace Stafford
137 Get Lost! Little Doggy September 4 Sid Marcus First appearance of Duffy Dog.
138 Roamin' Roman December 4 Paul Smith

1965

Starting this year, all shorts carry the "Universal Pictures" banner.

# Title Date Director Notes
139 Three Little Woodpeckers January 2 Sid Marcus
140 Woodpecker Wanted February 20 Paul Smith
N/A Fractured Friendship March 20 Sid Marcus Cameo in Chilly Willy short.
141 Birds of a Feather April 10 Sid Marcus
142 Canned Dog Feud June 19 Paul Smith
143 Janie Get Your Gun August 7 Paul Smith
144 Sioux Me September 25 Sid Marcus Final appearance of Fink Fox.
145 What's Peckin' December 4 Paul Smith

1966

Starting with Lonesome Ranger, all shorts are directed by Paul Smith.

# Title Date Director Notes
146 Rough Riding Hood January 1 Sid Marcus
  • Final Woody short directed by Sid Marcus.
  • Final Lantz short with Art Davis animation
147 Lonesome Ranger February 26 Paul Smith
148 Woody and the Beanstalk March 26 Paul Smith
149 Hassle in a Castle May 21 Paul Smith
150 The Big Bite July 16 Paul Smith
151 Astronaut Woody August 6 Paul Smith
152 Practical Yolk September 24 Paul Smith
153 Monster of Ceremonies November 19 Paul Smith

1967
# Title Date Director Notes
154 Sissy Sheriff January 28 Paul Smith
155 Have Gun, Can't Travel April 8 Paul Smith
156 The Nautical Nut April 29 Paul Smith
157 Hot Diggity Dog May 20 Paul Smith Final appearance of Duffy Dog.
158 Horse Play July 17 Paul Smith
N/A Chilly Chums September 4 Paul Smith Cameo on Chilly Willy short.
159 Secret Agent Woody Woodpecker October 2 Paul Smith

1968
# Title Date Director Notes
160 Lotsa Luck February 26 Paul Smith
161 Woody the Freeloader March 25 Paul Smith
162 Peck of Trouble April 22 Paul Smith
163 Fat in the Saddle May 20 Paul Smith
164 Feudin Fightin-N-Fussin' June 17 Paul Smith
165 A Lad in Bagdad August 5 Paul Smith
166 One Horse Town October 21 Paul Smith

1969
# Title Date Director Notes
167 Hook, Line and Stinker January 13 Paul Smith
168 Little Skeeter March 10 Paul Smith
169 Woody's Knight Mare May 5 Paul Smith
170 Tumble Weed Greed June 9 Paul Smith First reappearance of Buzz Buzzard, after 14-year absence
171 Ship A'hoy Woody August 4 Paul Smith
172 Prehistoric Super Salesman September 1 Paul Smith
173 Phoney Pony October 27 Paul Smith

1970s

1970
# Title Date Director Notes
174 Seal on the Loose January 26 Paul Smith
175 Wild Bill Hiccup April 6 Paul Smith
176 Coo Coo Nuts July 27 Paul Smith
177 Hi-Rise Wise Guys August 24 Paul Smith
178 Buster's Last Stand October 5 Paul Smith
179 All Hams on Deck November 30 Paul Smith

1971
# Title Date Director Notes
180 Flim Flam Fountain January 25 Paul Smith Final appearances of Knothead and Splinter.
181 Sleepy Time Chimes March 22
182 The Reluctant Recruit April 26
183 How to Trap a Woodpecker May 31
184 Woody's Magic Touch August 23
185 Kitty from the City September 20
186 The Snoozin' Bruin October 25
187 Shanghai Woody November 22

1972
# Title Date Director Notes
188 Indian Corn January 3 Paul Smith
189 Gold Diggin' Woodpecker February 28 Final appearance of Sugarfoot in a Woody Woodpecker short.
190 Pecking Holes in Poles April 24
191 Chili Con Corny June 26
192 Show Biz Beagle July 24
193 For the Love of Pizza August 21
194 The Genie with the Light Touch October 2 Final appearance of Buzz Buzzard.
195 Bye, Bye, Blackboard October 30
  • Final appearances of Woody and Mrs. Meany.
  • Final Woody short directed by Paul Smith.
  • Final entry in series.

2018
# Title Date Director Notes
N/A Woody Woodpecker December 3 Alex Zamm
Mike Milo		 First YouTube Web series director by Alex Zamm (season 1) & Mike Milo (season 2 and 3).

References
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  2. ""GUESS WHO??" Voice Artists in the Woody Woodpecker Cartoons |". cartoonresearch.com. Retrieved September 20, 2021.
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  4. Maltin, Leonard (1987). Of mice and magic: a history of American animated cartoons (Rev. ed.). New York: New American Library. p. 177. ISBN 0-452-25993-2. OCLC 16227115.
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