Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

137

Gender

Female

Birthday

1903-11-07

Day of Death

1992-03-17 (89 years old)

Place of Birth

New York City, New York, USA

Also Known As

Grace Boyle

Grace Lantz

Gracie Lantz

Grace Stafford

Biography

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]

Known For

Woody Woodpecker and Friends

Woody Woodpecker and Friends

Born to Peck

Born to Peck

La Conga Nights

La Conga Nights

Acting

Blondie Brings Up Baby

1939

Blondie Brings Up Baby

as

Miss White

Woody Woodpecker and Friends

1982

Woody Woodpecker and Friends

as

Herself / Woody Woodpecker

Wild and Woody!

1948

Wild and Woody!

as

Angel (voice)

Niagara Fools

1956

Niagara Fools

as

Woody Woodpecker / Giggling Woman (voice)

Born to Peck

1952

Born to Peck

as

Woody's Laugh / Mama & Papa Woodpecker (archive sound)

Dr. Socrates

1935

Dr. Socrates

as

Caroline Suggs

Indianapolis Speedway

1939

Indianapolis Speedway

as

Martha Connors

Kiddie Koncert

1948

Kiddie Koncert

as

Hen (voice) (uncredited)

Under the Counter Spy

1954

Under the Counter Spy

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice)

Phantom of the Horse Opera

1961

Phantom of the Horse Opera

as

Woody (voice)

The Man Who Dared

1939

The Man Who Dared

as

Mary McCrary

Confessions of a Nazi Spy

1939

Confessions of a Nazi Spy

as

Mrs. Schneider

Witch Crafty

1955

Witch Crafty

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice) (uncredited)

A Fine Feathered Frenzy

1954

A Fine Feathered Frenzy

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice) (uncredited)

Plywood Panic

1953

Plywood Panic

as

Maw (voice)

Kitty from the City

1971

Kitty from the City

as

Woody Woodpecker / Florence / Precious (voice)

Bye, Bye, Blackboard

1972

Bye, Bye, Blackboard

as

Woody Woodpecker / Alfie / Mrs. Meany / Students (voice)

Convict Concerto

1954

Convict Concerto

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice) (uncredited)

Flea for Two

1955

Flea for Two

as

Flora (voice) (uncredited)

Spook-a-Nanny

1964

Spook-a-Nanny

as

Woody Woodpecker / Miranda Panda / Winnie Woodpecker / Splinter (voice)

The Tee Bird

1959

The Tee Bird

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice)

What's Sweepin'?

1953

What's Sweepin'?

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice) (uncredited)

Pig in a Pickle

1954

Pig in a Pickle

as

Maw (voice) (uncredited)

Paw's Night Out

1954

Paw's Night Out

as

Maw (voice) (uncredited)

The Talking Dog

1956

The Talking Dog

as

Maggie (Voice)

Home Sweet Homewrecker

1962

Home Sweet Homewrecker

as

Woody (voice)

Science Friction

1963

Science Friction

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice)

Little Woody Riding Hood

1962

Little Woody Riding Hood

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice)

The Tenant's Racket

1963

The Tenant's Racket

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice)

Show Biz Beagle

1972

Show Biz Beagle

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice)

Skinfolks

1964

Skinfolks

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice)

Robin Hoody Woody

1962

Robin Hoody Woody

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice)

Rock-a-Bye Gator

1962

Rock-a-Bye Gator

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice)

Roamin' Roman

1964

Roamin' Roman

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice)

Sleepy Time Chimes

1971

Sleepy Time Chimes

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice)

His Better Elf

1958

His Better Elf

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice)

Coy Decoy

1963

Coy Decoy

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice)

Witty Kitty

1959

Witty Kitty

as

Hickory (voice)

Shutter Bug

1963

Shutter Bug

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice)

Birds of a Feather

1965

Birds of a Feather

as

Woody Woodpecker / Ms. Meany (voice)

Misguided Missile

1958

Misguided Missile

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice)

Everglade Raid

1958

Everglade Raid

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice)

Tree's a Crowd

1958

Tree's a Crowd

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice)

Half Empty Saddles

1958

Half Empty Saddles

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice)

Jittery Jester

1958

Jittery Jester

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice)

Watch the Birdie

1958

Watch the Birdie

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice)

The Bongo Punch

1958

The Bongo Punch

as

(voice)

How to Stuff a Woodpecker

1960

How to Stuff a Woodpecker

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice)

Heap Big Hepcat

1960

Heap Big Hepcat

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice)

Mother's Little Helper

1962

Mother's Little Helper

as

Bessie Beary / Goose Beary (voice)

Gold Diggin' Woodpecker

1972

Gold Diggin' Woodpecker

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice)

Maw and Paw

1953

Maw and Paw

as

Maw (voice) (uncredited)

Fowled-Up Birthday

1962

Fowled-Up Birthday

as

Bessie Beary (voice)

Charlie's Mother-in-Law

1963

Charlie's Mother-in-Law

as

Bessie Beary / Bessie's Mother (voice)

Guest Who?

1965

Guest Who?

as

Bessie Beary (voice)

Let Charlie Do It

1972

Let Charlie Do It

as

Bessie Beary (voice)

Roof-Top Razzle Dazzle

1964

Roof-Top Razzle Dazzle

as

Bessie Beary (voice)

Mouse in the House

1967

Mouse in the House

as

Bessie Beary (voice)

Foot Brawl

1966

Foot Brawl

as

Bessie Beary (voice)

Jerky Turkey

1968

Jerky Turkey

as

Bessie Beary (voice)

Rocket Racket

1962

Rocket Racket

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice)

Unlucky Potluck

1972

Unlucky Potluck

as

Bessie Beary (voice)

Rain Rain, Go Away

1972

Rain Rain, Go Away

as

Bessie Beary (voice)

Window Pains

1967

Window Pains

as

Bessie Beary (voice)

A Fish Story

1972

A Fish Story

as

Bessie Beary (voice)

Charlie in Hot Water

1970

Charlie in Hot Water

as

Bessie Beary (voice)

The Goose Is Wild

1963

The Goose Is Wild

as

Bessie Beary (voice)

To Catch a Woodpecker

1957

To Catch a Woodpecker

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice) (uncredited)

Charlie's Golf Classic

1970

Charlie's Golf Classic

as

Bessie Beary (voice)

Davey Cricket

1965

Davey Cricket

as

Bessie Beary (voice)

Charlie's Campout

1969

Charlie's Campout

as

Bessie Beary (voice)

Rah Rah Ruckus

1964

Rah Rah Ruckus

as

Bessie Beary/Suzy Beary (voice)

Charlie the Rainmaker

1971

Charlie the Rainmaker

as

Bessie Beary (voice)

Bugged in a Rug

1968

Bugged in a Rug

as

Bessie Beary (voice)

Gopher Broke

1969

Gopher Broke

as

Bessie Beary (voice)

International Woodpecker

1957

International Woodpecker

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice) (uncredited)

Moochin' Pooch

1971

Moochin' Pooch

as

Bessie Beary (voice)

Cool It, Charlie

1969

Cool It, Charlie

as

Bessie Beary (voice)

The Bungling Builder

1971

The Bungling Builder

as

Bessie Beary (voice)

Kiddie League

1959

Kiddie League

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice)

Chilly Chums

1967

Chilly Chums

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice)

Pesky Pelican

1963

Pesky Pelican

as

Operator (voice)

Fodder and Son

1957

Fodder and Son

as

Woody Woodpecker / Old Lady (voice) (uncredited)

Dopey Dick, the Pink Whale

1957

Dopey Dick, the Pink Whale

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice) (uncredited)

Round Trip to Mars

1957

Round Trip to Mars

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice) (uncredited)

Red Riding Hoodlum

1957

Red Riding Hoodlum

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice) (uncredited)

The Unbearable Salesman

1957

The Unbearable Salesman

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice) (uncredited)

Box Car Bandit

1957

Box Car Bandit

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice) (uncredited)

Ozark Lark

1960

Ozark Lark

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice)

Fowled Up Falcon

1960

Fowled Up Falcon

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice)

Pistol Packin' Woodpecker

1960

Pistol Packin' Woodpecker

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice)

Ballyhooey

1960

Ballyhooey

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice)

Gabby's Diner

1961

Gabby's Diner

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice)

Socko in Morocco

1954

Socko in Morocco

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice) (uncredited)

Bats in the Belfry

1960

Bats in the Belfry

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice)

Franken-Stymied

1961

Franken-Stymied

as

Woody (voice)

The Bird Who Came to Dinner

1961

The Bird Who Came to Dinner

as

Woody Woodpecker / Lady (voice)

Busman's Holiday

1961

Busman's Holiday

as

Woody (voice)

Poop Deck Pirate

1961

Poop Deck Pirate

as

Woody (voice)

Sufferin' Cats

1961

Sufferin' Cats

as

Woody (voice)

Hot Noon or 12 O'Clock for Sure

1953

Hot Noon or 12 O'Clock for Sure

as

Woody Woodpecker / Lady on Piano (voice) (uncredited)

Hyde and Sneak

1962

Hyde and Sneak

as

Vampira Hyde (voice)

Crazy Mixed Up Pup

1955

Crazy Mixed Up Pup

as

Margaret / Fifi (voice) (uncredited)

Fowled-Up Party

1957

Fowled-Up Party

as

Maggie (voice)

The Ostrich Egg and I

1956

The Ostrich Egg and I

as

Maggie (voice)

Bunco Busters

1955

Bunco Busters

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice) (uncredited)

Private Eye Pooch

1955

Private Eye Pooch

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice)

Square Shootin' Square

1955

Square Shootin' Square

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice) (uncredited)

The Tree Medic

1955

The Tree Medic

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice) (uncredited)

Bedtime Bedlam

1955

Bedtime Bedlam

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice)

Helter Shelter

1955

Helter Shelter

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice) (uncredited)

Tomcat Combat

1959

Tomcat Combat

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice)

Romp in a Swamp

1959

Romp in a Swamp

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice)

Panhandle Scandal

1959

Panhandle Scandal

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice)

Space Mouse

1959

Space Mouse

as

(voices)

Woodpecker in the Moon

1959

Woodpecker in the Moon

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice)

Log Jammed

1959

Log Jammed

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice)

Indian Corn

1972

Indian Corn

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice)

Have Gun Can't Travel

1967

Have Gun Can't Travel

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice)

Billion Dollar Boner

1960

Billion Dollar Boner

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice)

Termites from Mars

1952

Termites from Mars

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice) (uncredited)

Southern Fried Hospitality

1960

Southern Fried Hospitality

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice)

Santa Fe Trail

1940

Santa Fe Trail

as

Farmer's Wife (uncredited)

I Married a Doctor

1936

I Married a Doctor

as

Vera Sherwin

A Dispatch from Reuters

1940

A Dispatch from Reuters

as

Woman Dancing with Geller (uncredited)

La Conga Nights

1940

La Conga Nights

as

Secretary

Fat in the Saddle

1968

Fat in the Saddle

as

Woody (voice)

Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze

1975

Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze

as

Little Lady

Alley to Bali

1954

Alley to Bali

as

Woody Woodpecker / Babalu (voice)

Anthony Adverse

1936

Anthony Adverse

as

Lucia

Affectionately Yours

1941

Affectionately Yours

as

Miss Anderson

The Greener Hills

1939

The Greener Hills

as

Harriet Miller

Destination Moon

1950

Destination Moon

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice) (uncredited)

Dumb Like a Fox

1964

Dumb Like a Fox

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice)

Flim Flam Fountain

1971

Flim Flam Fountain

as

Woody / Knothead / Splinter / Old Lady (voice) (uncredited)

Because of You

1952

Because of You

as

Woody Woodpecker (voice) (uncredited)

The Beary Family

The Beary Family

as

Bessie / Suzy Beary

Production

Crew

Directing