Woody Woodpecker filmography

This is a list of animated cartoons that star Woody Woodpecker, who appeared in 204 cartoons 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

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	Dick Lundy	Featuring Andy Panda.
28	Wacky-Bye Baby	May 2	Dick Lundy
29	Wet Blanket Policy	August 27	Dick Lundy	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	Dick Lundy	Submitted and screened at the 21st Academy Awards for an Oscar consideration, but wasn't nominated.

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

#	Title	Date	Director	Notes
N/A	Destination [Moon (film)\|Destination Moon]	June 27	Walter Lantz

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.
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	Sid Marcus
142	Canned Dog Feud	July 1	Paul Smith
143	Janie Get Your Gun	September 1	Paul Smith
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.

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

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	Paul Smith
156	The Nautical Nut	May 1	Paul Smith
157	Hot Diggity Dog	July 1	Paul Smith
158	Horse Play	September 1	Paul Smith
N/A	Chilly Chums	November 1	Paul Smith	Cameo on Chilly Willy short.
159	Secret Agent Woody Woodpecker	December 1	Paul Smith