Woody Woodpecker filmography

This is a list of animated cartoons that star Woody Woodpecker, who appeared in 204 cartoons (195 Woody shorts and 9 miscellaneous shorts) 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

#	Title	Date	Director	Notes
N/A	Knock Knock	November 25	Walter Lantz	An Andy Panda short. First appearance of Woody Woodpecker.

1941

#	Title	Date	Director	Notes
1	Woody Woodpecker	July 7	Walter Lantz	Woody's first solo short.
2	The Screwdriver	August 11		The second-to-last Woody Woodpecker short to feature Mel Blanc as Woody's speaking voice.
3	Pantry Panic	November 24		The only Woody Woodpecker short to feature both Mel Blanc and Danny Webb as Woody's speaking voice; Blanc had recorded some lines for this short prior to leaving the Lantz studio to work exclusively for Warner Bros. Cartoons, so Webb was hired to finish Woody's remaining lines. The only Woody Woodpecker short in the public domain as of 2025.
N/A	$21 a Day (Once a Month)	December 1		A Swing Symphonies short.

1942

#	Title	Date	Director	Notes
4	The Hollywood Matador	February 9	Alex Lovy	First Woody short directed by Alex Lovy. First Woody short to feature Kent Rogers as Woody's voice.
5	Ace in the Hole	June 22
6	The Loan Stranger	October 19

1943

#	Title	Date	Director	Notes
7	The Screwball	February 15	Alex Lovy
8	The Dizzy Acrobat	May 31		Final Woody short to feature Kent Rogers as Woody's voice.
9	Ration Bored	July 26	Emery Hawkins Milt Schaffer	The only Woody Woodpecker short to feature Dick Nelson as Woody's voice. The only Woody Woodpecker short directed by Emery Hawkins and Milt Schaffer.

1944

#	Title	Date	Director	Notes
10	The Barber of Seville	April 10	James Culhane	First Woody short directed by James Culhane. First Woody short to feature Ben Hardaway as Woody's voice. First cartoon featuring Woody's updated design by Art Heinemann. Last cartoon where Woody had green eyes until 1947.
11	The Beach Nut	October 16		First appearance of Wally Walrus. First cartoon where Woody had blue eyes.
12	Ski for Two	November 13

1945

#	Title	Date	Director	Notes
13	Chew-Chew Baby	February 5	James Culhane
14	Woody Dines Out	May 14
15	The Dippy Diplomat	August 27
16	The Loose Nut	December 17

1946

#	Title	Date	Director	Notes
17	Who's Cookin' Who?	June 24	James Culhane	First appearance of Wolfie Wolf.
18	Bathing Buddies	July 1	Dick Lundy	First Woody short directed by Dick Lundy.
19	The Reckless Driver	August 26	James Culhane
20	Fair Weather Fiends	November 18		Final Woody short directed by James Culhane. Last cartoon to have Woody with blue eyes.

1947

#	Title	Date	Director	Notes
N/A	Musical Moments from Chopin	February 24	Dick Lundy	First cartoon where Woody had green eyes again. This short belongs to the Musical Miniatures series.
21	Smoked Hams	April 28
22	The Coo Coo Bird	June 9
23	Well Oiled	June 30
24	Solid Ivory	August 25
25	Woody the Giant Killer	December 15		Final Woody short distributed by Universal Pictures until 1950.

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

1949

#	Title	Date	Director	Notes
31	Drooler's Delight	March 25	Dick Lundy	Final Woody short distributed by United Artists. Final Woody short produced before a one-year hiatus. Final Woody short to feature Ben Hardaway as Woody's voice. Final Woody short to feature Woody's crest backwards until 1999.

1950s

1950

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

#	Title	Date	Director	Notes
N/A	Destination Moon	June 27	Walter Lantz	Animated segment for an independent feature film produced by George Pál and directed by Irving Pichel. First time Grace Stafford provides Woody's voice. First Walter Lantz production after the studio's brief closure in 1949. One of the last Woody Woodpecker shorts to use Mel Blanc's laugh.

1951

#	Title	Date	Director	Notes
32	Puny Express	January 22	Walter Lantz Dick Lundy	First Woody produced after hiatus. First Woody short featuring Woody's crest forwards. First Woody short to feature Grace Stafford's Woody Woodpecker laugh, though Mel Blanc's version of the laugh is also heard at one point. First Woody short distributed once again by Universal, under the 1947-63 Universal International banner.
33	Sleep Happy	March 26		Final Woody short directed by Dick Lundy; Walter Lantz has claimed to have completed Lundy's uncompleted work. Final short to be written by Ben Hardaway and Heck Allen.
34	Wicket Wacky	May 28	Walter Lantz	First short without any involvement from Ben Hardaway.
35	Slingshot 6 7/8	July 23		First pairing of Buzz Buzzard and Wally Walrus. Submitted and screened at the 24th Academy Awards for an Oscar consideration, but wasn't nominated.
36	The Redwood Sap	October 1
37	The Woody Woodpecker Polka	October 29		Featuring Andy Panda and Oswald Rabbit. Mel Blanc's version of Woody's laugh is used for the final time in this short; albeit during the song this short is named after.
38	Destination Meatball	December 24

1952

#	Title	Date	Director	Notes
39	Born to Peck	February 25	Walter Lantz
40	Stage Hoax	April 21		First cartoon with new dialogue spoken by Woody.
41	Woodpecker in the Rough	June 16
42	Scalp Treatment	September 8		Final Woody short directed by Walter Lantz.
43	The Great Who-Dood-It	October 20	Don Patterson	First Woody short directed by Don Patterson. First cartoon where staff were credited in the end.
44	Termites from Mars	December 8		Submitted and screened at the 25th Academy Awards for an Oscar consideration, but wasn't nominated.

1953

#	Title	Date	Director	Notes
45	What's Sweepin'	January 5	Don Patterson
46	Buccaneer Woodpecker	April 20
47	Operation Sawdust	June 15		Final pairing of Buzz Buzzard and Wally Walrus. Final appearance of Wally Walrus until 1961.
48	Wrestling Wrecks	July 20		Last cartoon where staff were credited in the end.
49	Belle Boys	September 14
50	Hypnotic Hick	September 26		First and only Woody Woodpecker short in 3D; released with Wings of the Hawk 3D. First to use the orchestral version of the Woody theme until 1961. Submitted and screened at the 26th Academy Awards for an Oscar consideration, but wasn't nominated.
51	Hot Noon (or 12 O'Clock for Sure)	November 15	Paul Smith	First Woody short directed by Paul Smith.

1954

#	Title	Date	Director	Notes
52	Socko in Morocco	January 18	Don Patterson
53	Alley to Bali	March 15
54	Under the Counter Spy	May 10
55	Hot Rod Huckster	July 5
56	Real Gone Woody	September 20	Paul Smith	First appearance of Winnie Woodpecker. Story by Michael Maltese.
57	A Fine Feathered Frenzy	October 25	Don Patterson
58	Convict Concerto	November 22		Final Woody short directed by Don Patterson.

1955

#	Title	Date	Director	Notes
59	Helter Shelter	January 17	Paul Smith
60	Witch Crafty	March 14
61	Private Eye Pooch	May 9		First appearance of Professor Dingledong.
62	Bedtime Bedlam	July 4
63	Square Shootin' Square	September 26		First appearance of Dapper Denver Dooley. Story by Michael Maltese.
64	Bunco Busters	November 21		Final appearance of Buzz Buzzard until 1969. Last cartoon where Woody had green eyes until 1999.
65	The Tree Medic	December 19	Alex Lovy	First Woody short for the decade directed by Alex Lovy. First cartoon where Woody had black eyes.

1956

#	Title	Date	Director	Notes
66	After the Ball	February 13	Paul Smith
67	Get Lost	March 12		First appearances of Knothead and Splinter.
68	Chief Charlie Horse	May 7
69	Woodpecker from Mars	July 2
70	Calling All Cuckoos	September 24		Submitted and screened at the 29th Academy Awards for an Oscar consideration, but wasn't nominated.
71	Niagara Fools	October 22		Shown after the 2017 film.
72	Arts and Flowers	November 19
73	Woody Meets Davy Crewcut	December 17	Alex Lovy

1957

#	Title	Date	Director	Notes
74	Red Riding Hoodlum	February 11	Paul Smith	Final appearance of Wolfie Wolf.
75	Box Car Bandit	April 8		Submitted and screened at the 30th Academy Awards for an Oscar consideration, but wasn't nominated.
76	The Unbearable Salesman	June 3
77	International Woodpecker	July 1		Final appearance of Winnie Woodpecker.
78	To Catch a Woodpecker	July 29	Alex Lovy
79	Round Trip to Mars	September 23	Paul Smith
80	Dopey Dick the Pink Whale	October 21
81	Fodder and Son	November 4		First appearance of Windy & Breezy.

1958

#	Title	Date	Director	Notes
82	Misguided Missile	January 27	Paul Smith	First time Grace Stafford receives on-screen credit for providing Woody's voice.
83	Watch the Birdie	February 24	Alex Lovy
84	Half Empty Saddles	April 21	Paul Smith	First appearance of Sugarfoot in a Woody short.
85	His Better Elf	July 14
86	Everglade Raid	August 11		First appearance of All I. Gator.
87	Tree's a Crowd	September 8
88	Jittery Jester	November 3		The most recent Woody Woodpecker short remastered and released on DVD. Submitted and screened at the 31st Academy Awards for an Oscar consideration, but wasn't nominated.

1959

#	Title	Date	Director	Notes
89	Tomcat Combat	March 2	Paul Smith	First appearance of Inspector Willoughby in a Woody short.
90	Log Jammed	April 20
91	Panhandle Scandal	May 18	Alex Lovy
92	Woodpecker in the Moon	July 13
93	The Tee Bird	August 10	Paul Smith	Final appearance of Dapper Denver Dooley.
94	Romp in a Swamp	October 5		Final appearance of All I. Gator.
95	Kiddie League	November 3		Final appearance of Inspector Willoughby in a Woody short.

1960s

1960

#	Title	Date	Director	Notes
96	Billion Dollar Boner	January 5	Alex Lovy
97	Pistol Packin' Woodpecker	March 2	Paul Smith
98	Heap Big Hepcat	March 30
99	Ballyhooey	April 20	Alex Lovy	Final Woody short directed by Alex Lovy.
100	How to Stuff a Woodpecker	May 18	Paul Smith	Final appearance of Professor Dingledong.
101	Bats in the Belfry	June 16
102	Ozark Lark	July 13
103	Southern Fried Hospitality	November 28	Jack Hannah	First Woody short directed by Jack Hannah. First appearance of Gabby Gator. Submitted and screened at the 33rd Academy Awards for an Oscar consideration, but wasn't nominated.
104	Fowled Up Falcon	December 20	Paul Smith

1961

#	Title	Date	Director	Notes
105	Poop Deck Pirate	January 10	Jack Hannah
106	The Bird Who Came to Dinner	March 7	Paul Smith
107	Gabby's Diner	March 28	Jack Hannah
108	Sufferin' Cats	May 30	Paul Smith
109	Franken-Stymied	July 4	Jack Hannah	Last cartoon to use the orchestral Woody theme.
110	Busman's Holiday	July 25	Paul Smith
111	Phantom of the Horse Opera	September 26		First appearance of Dirty McNasty.
112	Woody's Kook-Out	October 17	Jack Hannah

1962

#	Title	Date	Director	Notes
113	Rock-a-Bye Gator	January 9	Jack Hannah
114	Home Sweet Homewrecker	January 30	Paul Smith
115	Room and Bored	March 6		First appearance of Smedley Dog in a Woody short.
116	Rocket Racket	April 24	Jack Hannah
117	Careless Caretaker	May 29	Paul Smith	Final appearance of Smedley Dog in a Woody short.
118	Tragic Magic	July 3
N/A	Hyde and Sneak	July 24		Cameo on an Inspector Willoughby short.
119	Voo-Doo Boo-Boo	August 14	Jack Hannah	Final Woody short directed by Jack Hannah.
120	Little Woody Riding Hood	September 25	Paul Smith	First cartoon to use the third and final rendition of the "Woody Woodpecker Song", a new jazzy theme which featured a xylophone, prominent trumpet and low flute riff. This theme would last until the last short in 1972, when the Walter Lantz studio closed down.
121	Crowin' Pains	October 16

1963

#	Title	Date	Director	Notes
122	Robin Hoody Woody	February 12	Paul Smith
123	Stowaway Woody	March 5	Sid Marcus	First Directorial debut for Sid Marcus.
124	Greedy Gabby Gator	March 26		Final appearance of Gabby Gator.
125	Shutter Bug	May 7	Paul Smith
126	Coy Decoy	July 9	Sid Marcus
127	The Tenant's Racket	August 30
128	Short in the Saddle	September 20	Paul Smith
129	Tepee for Two	October 29	Sid Marcus
130	Science Friction	December 3
131	Calling Dr. Woodpecker	December 24	Paul Smith	First appearance of Mrs. Meany.

1964

#	Title	Date	Director	Notes
132	Dumb Like a Fox	January 7	Sid Marcus	First appearance of Fink Fox. Final Woody short under the "Universal International" banner.
133	Saddle Sore Woody	April 7	Paul Smith	First Woody short under the "Universal Pictures" banner.
134	Freeway Fracas	June 9
135	Skinfolks	July 7	Sid Marcus
136	Woody's Clip Joint	August 3
N/A	Roof Top Razzle-Dazzle	September 29	Paul Smith	Cameo in The Beary's Family Album short.
N/A	Spook-a-Nanny	October 21	Sid Marcus Paul Smith	Final appearance of Smedley Dog, Andy Panda, and Wally Walrus in a Woody short, and also the only appearance of Homer Pigeon in a Woody short.
137	Get Lost! Little Doggy	October 27	Sid Marcus	First appearance of Duffy Dog.
138	Roamin' Roman	November 17	Paul Smith

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
142	Canned Dog Feud	July 1	Paul Smith
143	Janie Get Your Gun	September 1
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	Final Woody short directed by Sid Marcus. Final Lantz short with animation by Ray Abrams and Art Davis.
147	Lonesome Ranger	February 1	Paul Smith
148	Woody and the Beanstalk	April 1
149	Hassle in a Castle	June 1
150	The Big Bite	July 1
151	Astronut Woody	September 1
152	Practical Yolk	November 1
153	Monster of Ceremonies	December 1

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

1968

#	Title	Date	Director	Notes
160	Lotsa Luck	January 1	Paul Smith	Final appearance of Dirty McNasty.
161	Woody the Freeloader	April 1
162	Fat in the Saddle	May 1
163	Feudin Fightin-N-Fussin	June 1
164	Peck of Trouble	July 1
165	A Lad in Bagdad	August 1
166	One Horse Town	November 1

1969

#	Title	Date	Director	Notes
167	Hook, Line and Stinker	January 1	Paul Smith
168	Little Skeeter	March 1
169	Woody's Knight Mare	May 1
170	Tumble Weed Greed	June 1
171	Ship A'hoy Woody	August 1
172	Prehistoric Super Salesman	September 1		Final appearance of Professor Grossenfibber; Dallas McKennon does not voice Grossenfibber, instead Daws Butler does.
173	Phoney Pony	November 1

1970s

1970

#	Title	Date	Director	Notes
174	Seal on the Loose	February 1	Paul Smith
175	Wild Bill Hiccup	April 1
176	Coo Coo Nuts	July 1
177	Hi-Rise Wise Guys	August 1
178	Buster's Last Stand	October 1
179	All Hams on Deck	November 1
180	Flim Flam Fountain	December 1		Final appearances of Knothead and Splinter.

1971

#	Title	Date	Director	Notes
181	The Reluctant Recruit	March 1	Paul Smith
182	Sleepy Time Chimes	April 1
183	How to Trap a Woodpecker	May 1
184	Woody's Magic Touch	June 1
185	Kitty from the City	August 1
186	The Snoozin' Bruin	October 1
187	Shanghai Woody	November 1

1972

#	Title	Date	Director	Notes
188	Indian Corn	January 1	Paul Smith
189	Gold Diggin' Woodpecker	February 1		Final appearance of Sugarfoot in a Woody Woodpecker short. Final western-themed cartoon in the series.
190	Pecking Holes in Poles	March 1
191	Chili Con Corny	May 1
192	Show Biz Beagle	June 1
193	For the Love of Pizza	July 1
194	The Genie with the Light Touch	August 1		Final appearance of Buzz Buzzard.
195	Bye, Bye, Blackboard	September 1		Final appearances of Woody, Duffy Dog and Mrs. Meany. Final Woody short directed by Paul Smith. Final entry in the original series before the Lantz studio closed its doors forever.

References

• Tatay, Jack, Komorowski, Thad, Shakarian, Pietro, and Cooke, Jon. The Walter Lantz Cartune Encyclopedia. Retrieved April 10, 2007.