Grace Stafford
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
1903-11-07
Day of Death
1992-03-17 (88 years old)
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
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
Acting
Woody Woodpecker: The Screwball Collection
as Woody Woodpecker
(1982)
Woody Woodpecker and Friends
as Herself / Woody Woodpecker
(1975)
Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze
as Little Lady
(1972)
Let Charlie Do It
as Bessie Beary (voice)
(1972)
Bye, Bye, Blackboard
as Woody Woodpecker / Alfie / Mrs. Meany / Students (voice)
(1972)
Indian Corn
as Woody Woodpecker (voice)
(1972)
Show Biz Beagle
as Woody Woodpecker (voice)
(1972)
Unlucky Potluck
as Bessie Beary (voice)
(1972)
Gold Diggin' Woodpecker
as Woody Woodpecker (voice)
(1972)
Rain Rain, Go Away
as Bessie Beary (voice)
(1972)
A Fish Story
as Bessie Beary (voice)
(1971)
Charlie the Rainmaker
as Bessie Beary (voice)
(1971)
Moochin' Pooch
as Bessie Beary (voice)
(1971)
Sleepy Time Chimes
as Woody Woodpecker (voice)
(1971)
The Bungling Builder
as Bessie Beary (voice)
(1971)
Flim Flam Fountain
as Woody / Knothead / Splinter / Old Lady (voice) (uncredited)
(1971)
Kitty from the City
as Woody Woodpecker / Florence / Precious (voice)
(1970)
Charlie in Hot Water
as Bessie Beary (voice)
(1970)
Charlie's Golf Classic
as Bessie Beary (voice)
(1969)
Gopher Broke
as Bessie Beary (voice)
(1969)
Cool It, Charlie
as Bessie Beary (voice)
(1969)
Charlie's Campout
as Bessie Beary (voice)
(1968)
Bugged in a Rug
as Bessie Beary (voice)
(1968)
Fat in the Saddle
as Woody (voice)
(1968)
Jerky Turkey
as Bessie Beary (voice)
(1967)
Mouse in the House
as Bessie Beary (voice)
(1967)
Window Pains
as Bessie Beary (voice)
(1967)
Have Gun Can't Travel
as Woody Woodpecker (voice)
(1967)
Chilly Chums
as Woody Woodpecker (voice)
(1966)
Foot Brawl
as Bessie Beary (voice)
(1965)
Davey Cricket
as Bessie Beary (voice)
(1965)
Birds of a Feather
as Woody Woodpecker / Ms. Meany (voice)
(1965)
Guest Who?
as Bessie Beary (voice)
(1964)
Rah Rah Ruckus
as Bessie Beary/Suzy Beary (voice)
(1964)
Roof-Top Razzle Dazzle
as Bessie Beary (voice)
(1964)
Spook-a-Nanny
as Woody Woodpecker / Miranda Panda / Winnie Woodpecker / Splinter (voice)
(1964)
Skinfolks
as Woody Woodpecker (voice)
(1964)
Dumb Like a Fox
as Woody Woodpecker (voice)
(1964)
Roamin' Roman
as Woody Woodpecker (voice)
(1963)
The Goose Is Wild
as Bessie Beary (voice)
(1963)
Charlie's Mother-in-Law
as Bessie Beary / Bessie's Mother (voice)
(1963)
Science Friction
as Woody Woodpecker (voice)
(1963)
The Tenant's Racket
as Woody Woodpecker (voice)
(1963)
Coy Decoy
as Woody Woodpecker (voice)
(1963)
Pesky Pelican
as Operator (voice)
(1963)
Shutter Bug
as Woody Woodpecker (voice)
(1962)
Rocket Racket
as Woody Woodpecker (voice)
(1962)
Fowled-Up Birthday
as Bessie Beary (voice)
(1962)
Mother's Little Helper
as Bessie Beary / Goose Beary (voice)
(1962)
Hyde and Sneak
as Vampira Hyde (voice)
(1962)
Robin Hoody Woody
as Woody Woodpecker (voice)
(1962)
Little Woody Riding Hood
as Woody Woodpecker (voice)
(1962)
Home Sweet Homewrecker
as Woody (voice)
(1962)
Rock-a-Bye Gator
as Woody Woodpecker (voice)
(1961)
Poop Deck Pirate
as Woody (voice)
(1961)
Busman's Holiday
as Woody (voice)
(1961)
Gabby's Diner
as Woody Woodpecker (voice)
(1961)
Franken-Stymied
as Woody (voice)
(1961)
The Bird Who Came to Dinner
as Woody Woodpecker / Lady (voice)
(1961)
Sufferin' Cats
as Woody (voice)
(1961)
Phantom of the Horse Opera
as Woody (voice)
(1960)
Pistol Packin' Woodpecker
as Woody Woodpecker (voice)
(1960)
Billion Dollar Boner
as Woody Woodpecker (voice)
(1960)
Ozark Lark
as Woody Woodpecker (voice)
(1960)
Heap Big Hepcat
as Woody Woodpecker (voice)
(1960)
Ballyhooey
as Woody Woodpecker (voice)
(1960)
Bats in the Belfry
as Woody Woodpecker (voice)
(1960)
Southern Fried Hospitality
as Woody Woodpecker (voice)
(1960)
Fowled Up Falcon
as Woody Woodpecker (voice)
(1960)
How to Stuff a Woodpecker
as Woody Woodpecker (voice)
(1959)
Woodpecker in the Moon
as Woody Woodpecker (voice)
(1959)
Witty Kitty
as Hickory (voice)
(1959)
Log Jammed
as Woody Woodpecker (voice)
(1959)
The Tee Bird
as Woody Woodpecker (voice)
(1959)
Panhandle Scandal
as Woody Woodpecker (voice)
(1959)
Kiddie League
as Woody Woodpecker (voice)
(1959)
Space Mouse
as (voices)
(1959)
Romp in a Swamp
as Woody Woodpecker (voice)
(1959)
Tomcat Combat
as Woody Woodpecker (voice)
(1958)
Tree's a Crowd
as Woody Woodpecker (voice)
(1958)
Misguided Missile
as Woody Woodpecker (voice)
(1958)
His Better Elf
as Woody Woodpecker (voice)
(1958)
Watch the Birdie
as Woody Woodpecker (voice)
(1958)
The Bongo Punch
as (voice)
(1958)
Jittery Jester
as Woody Woodpecker (voice)
(1958)
Half Empty Saddles
as Woody Woodpecker (voice)
(1958)
Everglade Raid
as Woody Woodpecker (voice)
(1957)
To Catch a Woodpecker
as Woody Woodpecker (voice) (uncredited)
(1957)
Box Car Bandit
as Woody Woodpecker (voice) (uncredited)
(1957)
Round Trip to Mars
as Woody Woodpecker (voice) (uncredited)
(1957)
The Unbearable Salesman
as Woody Woodpecker (voice) (uncredited)
(1957)
International Woodpecker
as Woody Woodpecker (voice) (uncredited)
(1957)
Fodder and Son
as Woody Woodpecker / Old Lady (voice) (uncredited)
(1957)
Red Riding Hoodlum
as Woody Woodpecker (voice) (uncredited)
(1957)
Fowled-Up Party
as Maggie (voice)
(1957)
Dopey Dick, the Pink Whale
as Woody Woodpecker (voice) (uncredited)
(1956)
The Talking Dog
as Maggie (Voice)
(1956)
Niagara Fools
as Woody Woodpecker / Giggling Woman (voice)
(1956)
The Ostrich Egg and I
as Maggie (voice)
(1955)
The Tree Medic
as Woody Woodpecker (voice) (uncredited)
(1955)
Flea for Two
as Flora (voice) (uncredited)
(1955)
Witch Crafty
as Woody Woodpecker (voice) (uncredited)
(1955)
Square Shootin' Square
as Woody Woodpecker (voice) (uncredited)
(1955)
Private Eye Pooch
as Woody Woodpecker (voice)
(1955)
Bedtime Bedlam
as Woody Woodpecker (voice)
(1955)
Crazy Mixed Up Pup
as Margaret / Fifi (voice) (uncredited)
(1955)
Helter Shelter
as Woody Woodpecker (voice) (uncredited)
(1955)
Bunco Busters
as Woody Woodpecker (voice) (uncredited)
(1954)
Socko in Morocco
as Woody Woodpecker (voice) (uncredited)
(1954)
Convict Concerto
as Woody Woodpecker (voice) (uncredited)
(1954)
Paw's Night Out
as Maw (voice) (uncredited)
(1954)
A Fine Feathered Frenzy
as Woody Woodpecker (voice) (uncredited)
(1954)
Pig in a Pickle
as Maw (voice) (uncredited)
(1954)
Under the Counter Spy
as Woody Woodpecker (voice)
(1954)
Alley to Bali
as Woody Woodpecker / Babalu (voice)
(1953)
Maw and Paw
as Maw (voice) (uncredited)
(1953)
Plywood Panic
as Maw (voice)
(1953)
What's Sweepin'?
as Woody Woodpecker (voice) (uncredited)
(1953)
Hot Noon or 12 O'Clock for Sure
as Woody Woodpecker / Lady on Piano (voice) (uncredited)
(1952)
Because of You
as Woody Woodpecker (voice) (uncredited)
(1952)
Born to Peck
as Woody's Laugh / Mama & Papa Woodpecker (archive sound)
(1952)
Termites from Mars
as Woody Woodpecker (voice) (uncredited)
(1950)
Destination Moon
as Woody Woodpecker (voice) (uncredited)
(1948)
Kiddie Koncert
as Hen (voice) (uncredited)
(1948)
Wild and Woody!
as Angel (voice)
(1941)
Affectionately Yours
as Miss Anderson
(1940)
Santa Fe Trail
as Farmer's Wife (uncredited)
(1940)
La Conga Nights
as Secretary
(1940)
A Dispatch from Reuters
as Woman Dancing with Geller (uncredited)
(1939)
Indianapolis Speedway
as Martha Connors
(1939)
The Greener Hills
as Harriet Miller
(1939)
Confessions of a Nazi Spy
as Mrs. Schneider
(1939)
Blondie Brings Up Baby
as Miss White
(1939)
The Man Who Dared
as Mary McCrary
(1936)
I Married a Doctor
as Vera Sherwin
(1936)
Anthony Adverse
as Lucia
(1935)
Dr. Socrates
as Caroline Suggs