Person file · Acting
Grace Stafford
Born 1903-11-07New York City, New York, USA
Grace Stafford (born Grace Boyle, November 7, 1903 – March 17, 1992) was an American actress and the wife of animation producer Walter Lantz. Stafford is best known for providing the voice of Woody Woodpecker, a creation of Lantz's, for many years starting from 1950. At first Stafford asked not to be credited in the role, believing that audiences would be disillusioned if they knew Woody was voiced by a woman. But she soon came to enjoy being known as Woody's voice and, starting with 1958's Misguided Missile, finally allowed her name to be credited on screen. [biography (excerpted) from Wikipedia]
Screen work
Movies & roles
Walter, Woody and the World of AnimationRoleWoody Woodpecker and FriendsHerself / Woody WoodpeckerDoc Savage: The Man of BronzeLittle LadyBye, Bye, BlackboardWoody Woodpecker / Alfie / Mrs. Meany / Students (voice)Show Biz BeagleWoody Woodpecker (voice)Gold Diggin' WoodpeckerWoody Woodpecker (voice)Indian CornWoody Woodpecker (voice)Rain Rain, Go AwayBessie Beary (voice)Unlucky PotluckBessie Beary (voice)Let Charlie Do ItBessie Beary (voice)A Fish StoryBessie Beary (voice)Kitty from the CityWoody Woodpecker / Florence / Precious (voice)Moochin' PoochBessie Beary (voice)Charlie the RainmakerBessie Beary (voice)The Bungling BuilderBessie Beary (voice)Sleepy Time ChimesWoody Woodpecker (voice)Flim Flam FountainWoody / Knothead / Splinter / Old Lady (voice) (uncredited)Charlie in Hot WaterBessie Beary (voice)Charlie's Golf ClassicBessie Beary (voice)Charlie's CampoutBessie Beary (voice)Cool It, CharlieBessie Beary (voice)Gopher BrokeBessie Beary (voice)Jerky TurkeyBessie Beary (voice)Fat in the SaddleWoody (voice)