Walter Lantz (April 27, 1899 – March 22, 1994) was an American cartoonist, animator, producer and director best known for founding Walter Lantz Productions and creating Woody Woodpecker.
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Known For: Production
Birthday: 1899-04-27
Place of Birth: New Rochelle, New York, USA
Also Known As: Walt Lantz, Walter Lance, Walter Benjamin Lantz