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

1940

1941

1942

1943

1944

1945

1946

1947

1948

Starting this year until the studio's hiatus, all shorts are distributed by United Artists.
#TitleDateDirectorNotes
26The Mad HatterFebruary 16Dick LundyFirst Woody short distributed by United Artists.
27Banquet BustersMarch 3Dick LundyFeaturing Andy Panda.
28Wacky-Bye BabyMay 2Dick Lundy
29Wet Blanket Policy August 27Dick LundyFirst appearance of Buzz Buzzard.
First cartoon to use the Woody Woodpecker theme.
Nominated at the 21st Academy Awards for Best Music 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.
30Wild and Woody!December 31Dick LundySubmitted and screened at the 21st Academy Awards for an Oscar consideration, but wasn't nominated.

1949

1950s

1950

Starting this year, all shorts are distributed by Universal International.
#TitleDateDirectorNotes
N/ADestination MoonJune 27Walter Lantz

1951

1952

1953

1954

1955

1956

1957

1958

1959

1960s

1960

1961

1962

1963

1964

1965

Starting this year, all shorts carry the "Universal Pictures" banner.
#TitleDateDirectorNotes
139Three Little WoodpeckersJanuary 1Sid MarcusSubmitted and screened at the 37th Academy Awards for an Oscar consideration, but wasn't nominated.
140Woodpecker WantedFebruary 1Paul Smith
N/AFractured FriendshipMarch 1Sid MarcusCameo in Chilly Willy short.
141Birds of a FeatherMay 1Sid Marcus
142Canned Dog FeudJuly 1Paul Smith
143Janie Get Your GunSeptember 1Paul Smith
144Sioux MeOctober 1Sid MarcusFinal appearance of Fink Fox.
145What's Peckin'December 1Paul SmithFirst appearance of Professor Grossenfibber.

1966

Starting with Lonesome Ranger, all shorts are directed by Paul Smith.
#TitleDateDirectorNotes
146Rough Riding HoodJanuary 1Sid Marcus
147Lonesome RangerFebruary 1Paul Smith
148Woody and the BeanstalkApril 1Paul Smith
149Hassle in a CastleJune 1Paul Smith
150The Big BiteJuly 1Paul Smith
151Astronut WoodySeptember 1Paul Smith
152Practical YolkNovember 1Paul Smith
153Monster of CeremoniesDecember 1Paul Smith

1967

Starting with Hot Diggity Dog, all shorts are composed by Walter Greene.
#TitleDateDirectorNotes
154Sissy SheriffFebruary 1Paul Smith
155Have Gun, Can't TravelApril 1Paul Smith
156The Nautical NutMay 1Paul Smith
157Hot Diggity DogJuly 1Paul Smith
158Horse PlaySeptember 1Paul Smith
N/AChilly ChumsNovember 1Paul SmithCameo on Chilly Willy short.
159Secret Agent Woody WoodpeckerDecember 1Paul Smith

1968

1969

1970s

1970

1971

1972