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/winner1940
1941
1942
1943
1944
1945
1946
1947
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 | 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 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. |
1949
1950s
1950
Starting this year, all shorts are distributed by Universal International.| # | Title | Date | Director | Notes |
| N/A | Destination Moon | June 27 | Walter 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.| # | 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. |
1966
Starting with Lonesome Ranger, all shorts are directed by Paul Smith.| # | Title | Date | Director | Notes |
| 146 | Rough Riding Hood | January 1 | Sid Marcus | |
| 147 | Lonesome Ranger | February 1 | Paul Smith | |
| 148 | Woody and the Beanstalk | April 1 | Paul Smith | |
| 149 | Hassle in a Castle | June 1 | Paul Smith | |
| 150 | The Big Bite | July 1 | Paul Smith | |
| 151 | Astronut Woody | September 1 | Paul Smith | |
| 152 | Practical Yolk | November 1 | Paul Smith | |
| 153 | Monster of Ceremonies | December 1 | Paul Smith |
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 | 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 |