Woody Woodpecker 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

# 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 The second-to-last Woody Woodpecker short to feature Mel Blanc as Woody's speaking voice.
3 Pantry Panic November 24
  • The only Woody Woodpecker short to feature both Mel Blanc and Danny Webb as Woody's speaking voice; Blanc had recorded some lines for this short prior to leaving the Lantz studio to work exclusively for Warner Bros. Cartoons, so Webb was hired to finish Woody's remaining lines.[1]
  • The only Woody Woodpecker short in the public domain as of 2025.
N/A $21 a Day (Once a Month) December 1 A 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
  • The only Woody Woodpecker short to feature Dick Nelson as Woody's voice.
  • The only Woody Woodpecker 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's updated design by Art Heinemann.
  • Last cartoon where Woody had green eyes until 1947.
11 The Beach Nut October 16
  • First appearance of Wally Walrus.
  • First cartoon where Woody had blue eyes.
12 Ski for Two November 13

1945

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

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
  • 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. This short belongs to the Musical Miniatures series.
21 Smoked Hams April 28
22 The Coo Coo Bird June 9
23 Well Oiled June 30
24 Solid Ivory August 25
25 Woody the Giant Killer December 15 Final Woody short distributed by Universal Pictures until 1950.

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 3 Featuring Andy Panda.
28 Wacky-Bye Baby May 2
29 Wet Blanket Policy August 27 First appearance of Buzz Buzzard.
First cartoon to use the Woody Woodpecker theme.
Nominated at the 21st Academy Awards for Best Music (Song) for "The Woody Woodpecker Song", written by Ramey Idriss and George Tibbles.
This is the only short film of any kind to ever receive an Oscar nomination in the Song category.
30 Wild and Woody! December 31 Submitted and screened at the 21st Academy Awards for an Oscar consideration, but wasn't nominated.[2]

1949

# Title Date Director Notes
31 Drooler's Delight March 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 and directed by Irving Pichel.
  • First time Grace Stafford provides Woody's voice.
  • First Walter Lantz production after the studio's brief closure in 1949.[3]
  • One of the last Woody Woodpecker shorts to use Mel Blanc's laugh.

1951

# Title Date Director Notes
32 Puny Express January 22 Walter Lantz
Dick Lundy
  • First Woody produced after hiatus.[3]
  • First Woody short featuring Woody's crest forwards.
  • First Woody short to feature Grace Stafford's Woody Woodpecker laugh, though Mel Blanc's version of the laugh is also heard at one point.
  • First Woody short distributed once again by Universal, under the 1947-63 Universal International banner.
33 Sleep Happy March 26 Final Woody short directed by Dick Lundy; Walter Lantz has claimed to have completed Lundy's uncompleted work.
Final short to be written by Ben Hardaway and Heck Allen.
34 Wicket Wacky May 28 Walter Lantz First short without any involvement from Ben Hardaway.
35 Slingshot 6 7/8 July 23 First pairing of Buzz Buzzard and Wally Walrus.
Submitted and screened at the 24th Academy Awards for an Oscar consideration, but wasn't nominated.[5]
36 The Redwood Sap October 1
37 The Woody Woodpecker Polka October 29 Featuring Andy Panda and Oswald Rabbit.
38 Destination Meatball December 24

1952

# Title Date Director Notes
39 Born to Peck February 25 Walter Lantz
40 Stage Hoax April 21 First cartoon with new dialogue spoken by Woody.
41 Woodpecker in the Rough June 16
42 Scalp Treatment September 8 Final Woody short directed by Walter Lantz.
43 The Great Who-Dood-It October 20 Don Patterson First Woody short directed by Don Patterson.
First cartoon where staff were credited in the end.
44 Termites from Mars December 8 Submitted and screened at the 25th Academy Awards for an Oscar consideration, but wasn't nominated.[6]

1953

# Title Date Director Notes
45 What's Sweepin' January 5 Don Patterson
46 Buccaneer Woodpecker April 20
47 Operation Sawdust June 15
  • Final pairing of Buzz Buzzard and Wally Walrus.
  • Final appearance of Wally Walrus until 1961.
48 Wrestling Wrecks July 20 Last cartoon where staff were credited in the end.
49 Belle Boys September 14
50 Hypnotic Hick September 26 First and only Woody Woodpecker short in 3D; released with Wings of the Hawk 3D.
First to use the orchestral version of the Woody theme until 1961.
Submitted and screened at the 26th Academy Awards for an Oscar consideration, but wasn't nominated.[7]
51 Hot Noon (or 12 O'Clock for Sure) November 15 Paul Smith First Woody short directed by Paul Smith.

1954

# Title Date Director Notes
52 Socko in Morocco January 18 Don Patterson
53 Alley to Bali March 15
54 Under the Counter Spy May 10
55 Hot Rod Huckster July 5
56 Real Gone Woody September 20 Paul Smith
57 A Fine Feathered Frenzy October 25 Don Patterson
58 Convict Concerto November 22 Final Woody short directed by Don Patterson.

1955

# Title Date Director Notes
59 Helter Shelter January 17 Paul Smith
60 Witch Crafty March 14
61 Private Eye Pooch May 9 First appearance of Professor Dingledong.
62 Bedtime Bedlam July 4
63 Square Shootin' Square September 26
  • First appearance of Dapper Denver Dooley.
  • Story by Michael Maltese.
64 Bunco Busters November 21
  • Final appearance of Buzz Buzzard until 1969.
  • 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 First appearances of Knothead and Splinter.
68 Chief Charlie Horse May 7
69 Woodpecker from Mars July 2
70 Calling All Cuckoos September 24 Submitted and screened at the 29th Academy Awards for an Oscar consideration, but wasn't nominated.[8]
71 Niagara Fools October 22 Shown after the 2017 film.
72 Arts and Flowers November 19
73 Woody Meets Davy Crewcut December 17 Alex Lovy

1957

# Title Date Director Notes
74 Red Riding Hoodlum February 11 Paul Smith Final appearance of Wolfie Wolf.
75 Box Car Bandit April 8 Submitted and screened at the 30th Academy Awards for an Oscar consideration, but wasn't nominated.[9]
76 The Unbearable Salesman June 3
77 International Woodpecker July 1 Final appearance of Winnie Woodpecker.
78 To Catch a Woodpecker July 29 Alex Lovy
79 Round Trip to Mars September 23 Paul Smith
80 Dopey Dick the Pink Whale October 21
81 Fodder and Son November 4 First appearance of Windy & Breezy.

1958

# Title Date Director Notes
82 Misguided Missile January 27 Paul Smith First time Grace Stafford receives on-screen credit for providing Woody's voice.
83 Watch the Birdie February 24 Alex Lovy
84 Half Empty Saddles April 21 Paul Smith First appearance of Sugarfoot in a Woody short.
85 His Better Elf July 14
86 Everglade Raid August 11 First appearance of All I. Gator.
87 Tree's a Crowd September 8
88 Jittery Jester November 3 The most recent Woody Woodpecker short remastered and released on DVD.
Submitted and screened at the 31st Academy Awards for an Oscar consideration, but wasn't nominated.[10]

1959

# Title Date Director Notes
89 Tomcat Combat March 2 Paul Smith First appearance of Inspector Willoughby in a Woody short.
90 Log Jammed April 20
91 Panhandle Scandal May 18 Alex Lovy
92 Woodpecker in the Moon July 13
93 The Tee Bird August 10 Paul Smith Final appearance of Dapper Denver Dooley.
94 Romp in a Swamp October 5 Final appearance of All I. Gator.
95 Kiddie League November 3 Final appearance of Inspector Willoughby in a Woody short.

1960s

1960

# Title Date Director Notes
96 Billion Dollar Boner January 5 Alex Lovy
97 Pistol Packin' Woodpecker March 2 Paul Smith
98 Heap Big Hepcat March 30
99 Ballyhooey April 20 Alex Lovy Final Woody short directed by Alex Lovy.
100 How to Stuff a Woodpecker May 18 Paul Smith Final appearance of Professor Dingledong.
101 Bats in the Belfry June 16
102 Ozark Lark July 13
103 Southern Fried Hospitality November 28 Jack Hannah
  • First Woody short directed by Jack Hannah.
  • First appearance of Gabby Gator.
  • Submitted and screened at the 33rd Academy Awards for an Oscar consideration, but wasn't nominated.[11]
104 Fowled Up Falcon December 20 Paul Smith

1961

# Title Date Director Notes
105 Poop Deck Pirate January 10 Jack Hannah
106 The Bird Who Came to Dinner March 7 Paul Smith
107 Gabby's Diner March 28 Jack Hannah
108 Sufferin' Cats May 30 Paul Smith
109 Franken-Stymied July 4 Jack Hannah Last cartoon to use the orchestral Woody theme.
110 Busman's Holiday July 25 Paul Smith
111 Phantom of the Horse Opera September 26 First appearance of Dirty McNasty.
112 Woody's Kook-Out October 17 Jack Hannah

1962

# Title Date Director Notes
113 Rock-a-Bye Gator January 9 Jack Hannah
114 Home Sweet Homewrecker January 30 Paul Smith
115 Room and Bored March 6 First appearance of Smedley Dog in a Woody short.
116 Rocket Racket April 24 Jack Hannah
117 Careless Caretaker May 29 Paul Smith Final appearance of Smedley Dog in a Woody short.
118 Tragic Magic July 3
N/A Hyde and Sneak July 24 Cameo on an Inspector Willoughby short.
119 Voo-Doo Boo-Boo August 14 Jack Hannah Final Woody short directed by Jack Hannah.
120 Little Woody Riding Hood September 25 Paul Smith First cartoon to use the third and final rendition of the "Woody Woodpecker Song", a new jazzy theme which featured a xylophone, prominent trumpet and low flute riff. This theme would last until the last short in 1972, when the Walter Lantz studio closed down.
121 Crowin' Pains October 16

1963

# Title Date Director Notes
122 Robin Hoody Woody February 12 Paul Smith
123 Stowaway Woody March 5 Sid Marcus First Directorial debut for Sid Marcus.
124 Greedy Gabby Gator March 26 Final appearance of Gabby Gator.
125 Shutter Bug May 7 Paul Smith
126 Coy Decoy July 9 Sid Marcus
127 The Tenant's Racket August 30
128 Short in the Saddle September 20 Paul Smith
129 Tepee for Two October 29 Sid Marcus
130 Science Friction December 3
131 Calling Dr. Woodpecker December 24 Paul Smith First appearance of Mrs. Meany.

1964

# Title Date Director Notes
132 Dumb Like a Fox January 7 Sid Marcus First appearance of Fink Fox. Final Woody short under the "Universal International" banner.
133 Saddle Sore Woody April 7 Paul Smith First Woody short under the "Universal Pictures" banner.
134 Freeway Fracas June 9
135 Skinfolks July 7 Sid Marcus
136 Woody's Clip Joint August 3
N/A Roof Top Razzle-Dazzle September 29 Paul Smith Cameo in The Beary's Family Album short.
N/A Spook-a-Nanny October 21 Sid Marcus
Paul Smith 		Final appearance of Smedley Dog, Andy Panda, and Wally Walrus in a Woody short, and also the only appearance of Homer Pigeon in a Woody short.
137 Get Lost! Little Doggy October 27 Sid Marcus First appearance of Duffy Dog.
138 Roamin' Roman November 17 Paul Smith

1965

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

# Title Date Director Notes
139 Three Little Woodpeckers January 1 Sid Marcus Submitted and screened at the 37th Academy Awards for an Oscar consideration, but wasn't nominated.[12]
140 Woodpecker Wanted February 1 Paul Smith
N/A Fractured Friendship March 1 Sid Marcus Cameo in Chilly Willy short.
141 Birds of a Feather May 1
142 Canned Dog Feud July 1 Paul Smith
143 Janie Get Your Gun September 1
144 Sioux Me October 1 Sid Marcus Final appearance of Fink Fox.
145 What's Peckin' December 1 Paul Smith First appearance of Professor Grossenfibber.

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 animation by Ray Abrams and Art Davis.
147 Lonesome Ranger February 1 Paul Smith
148 Woody and the Beanstalk April 1
149 Hassle in a Castle June 1
150 The Big Bite July 1
151 Astronut Woody September 1
152 Practical Yolk November 1
153 Monster of Ceremonies December 1

1967

Starting with Hot Diggity Dog, all shorts are composed by Walter Greene.

# Title Date Director Notes
154 Sissy Sheriff February 1 Paul Smith
155 Have Gun, Can't Travel April 1
156 The Nautical Nut May 1
157 Hot Diggity Dog July 1
158 Horse Play September 1
N/A Chilly Chums November 1 Cameo on Chilly Willy short.
159 Secret Agent Woody Woodpecker December 1

1968

# Title Date Director Notes
160 Lotsa Luck January 1 Paul Smith Final appearance of Dirty McNasty.
161 Woody the Freeloader April 1
162 Fat in the Saddle May 1
163 Feudin Fightin-N-Fussin June 1
164 Peck of Trouble July 1
165 A Lad in Bagdad August 1
166 One Horse Town November 1

1969

# Title Date Director Notes
167 Hook, Line and Stinker January 1 Paul Smith
168 Little Skeeter March 1
169 Woody's Knight Mare May 1
170 Tumble Weed Greed June 1
171 Ship A'hoy Woody August 1
172 Prehistoric Super Salesman September 1 Final appearance of Professor Grossenfibber; Dallas McKennon does not voice Grossenfibber, instead Daws Butler does.
173 Phoney Pony November 1

1970s

1970

# Title Date Director Notes
174 Seal on the Loose February 1 Paul Smith
175 Wild Bill Hiccup April 1
176 Coo Coo Nuts July 1
177 Hi-Rise Wise Guys August 1
178 Buster's Last Stand October 1
179 All Hams on Deck November 1
180 Flim Flam Fountain December 1 Final appearances of Knothead and Splinter.

1971

# Title Date Director Notes
181 The Reluctant Recruit March 1 Paul Smith
182 Sleepy Time Chimes April 1
183 How to Trap a Woodpecker May 1
184 Woody's Magic Touch June 1
185 Kitty from the City August 1
186 The Snoozin' Bruin October 1
187 Shanghai Woody November 1

1972

# Title Date Director Notes
188 Indian Corn January 1 Paul Smith
189 Gold Diggin' Woodpecker February 1 Final appearance of Sugarfoot in a Woody Woodpecker short. Final western-themed cartoon in the series.
190 Pecking Holes in Poles March 1
191 Chili Con Corny May 1
192 Show Biz Beagle June 1
193 For the Love of Pizza July 1
194 The Genie with the Light Touch August 1 Final appearance of Buzz Buzzard.
195 Bye, Bye, Blackboard September 1
  • Final appearances of Woody, Duffy Dog and Mrs. Meany.
  • Final Woody short directed by Paul Smith.
  • Final entry in the original series before the Lantz studio closed its doors forever.

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