Tex Avery (1908-1980) was an American cartoonist born in Taylor, Texas. At an early age, he developed an interest in animation and studied art in college. He worked for Warner Brothers from 1935-'41 where he created the beloved cartoon characters Daffy Duck, Porky Pig and Bugs Bunny. After leaving, he worked for other studios where he created popular characters like Droopy and Chilly Willy. Avery died on August 16, 1980, on the job at Hanna Barbera Studios in Burbank, California.