The Woodpecker character was created by Walter Lantz in 1940
History of Taina Lima - Bahia, Brasil
The Woodpecker character was created by Walter Lantz in 1940. The inspiration for the character came from a carpenter bird that Lantz observed on his honeymoon. Woody Woodpecker's first appearance was in the short film "Knock Knock", released in 1940. The short film was an instant success and launched Woody Woodpecker's career. Woody Woodpecker was originally voiced by Mel Blanc, who also voiced characters like Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck.
