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Bill Thompson

Bill Thompson

Actor · Died July 15, 1971, aged 58 · Terre Haute, Indiana, USA

William H. Thompson (July 8, 1913 – July 15, 1971) was an American radio personality and voice actor, whose career stretched from the 1930s until his death. He was a featured comedian playing multiple roles on the Fibber McGee and Molly radio series, and was the voice of Droopy in most of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer theatrical cartoons from 1943 to 1958. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
July 8, 1913
Died
July 15, 1971 (aged 58)
From
Terre Haute, Indiana, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
12 on MovieCove · 76 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Down 26% in 30 days

What are Bill Thompson's films like?

Across their 6 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
51%
Self
33%
Survival
10%
Society
5%
Coming of age2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 5 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 5 · Serious 0 · Dark 0

Heightened: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their heightened movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 0 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 4

Gentle: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their gentle movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 3 · Charged 2 · Intense 0

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 4 · Shifting 1 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 0 · Some laughs 3 · Funny 2

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 1 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 5 · Engaged 0 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 4 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

4 analyzed roles

Usually the Threshold guardian: 2 of 4 analyzed roles.

Threshold guardian
2 of 4
Herald
1 of 4
Hero
1 of 4

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Joyful
4
Absurd
3
Romantic
2
Tense
2
Hopeful
1
Other
3

How their films linger

Feel-good5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy3
  • Bittersweet1
  • Ambiguous1
  • Cyclical1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Bill Thompson's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 9 of their 12 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Disney+ (7).

Subscription and free streaming for Bill Thompson's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

76 credits, 12 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Tex Avery's Droopy: The Complete Theatrical Collection (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Droopy (voice) (archive sound) (uncredited)

  • Once Upon a Halloween (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Mr. Smee (voice) (archive sound)

  • The Incredible Torture Trio (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Newscaster Bill Thompson

  • Everybody Loves Donald (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as (voice) (archive sound) (uncredited)

  • Disney’s Coyote Tales (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as J. Audubon Woodlore (voice) (archive sound) (uncredited)

  • Disney's Halloween Treat(1984)

    as Mr. Smee (voice) (archive footage)

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Disney's Greatest Villains (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Mr. Smee (voice) (archive footage)

  • The Aristocats(1970)

    as Uncle Waldo (voice)

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Hell's Belles(1969)

    as L.G.

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Scrooge McDuck and Money (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Scrooge McDuck (voice)

  • The New Hanna-Barbera Cartoon Series(1962)

    Show 156 episodes · as Touché Turtle (voice)

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all shows

  • Touché Turtle and Dum Dum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Show 52 episodes · as Touché Turtle (voice)

  • The Flintstones(1960)

    Show 1 episode · as Mister Slate (voice)

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all shows

  • How to Have an Accident at Work (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as J.J. Fate (voice) (uncredited)

  • Sleeping Beauty(1959)

    as King Hubert (voice)

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Duck Flies Coop (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as J. Audubon Woodlore (voice)

  • Tot Watchers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Policeman (voice) (uncredited)

  • Droopy Leprechaun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Droopy / Butch (voice) (uncredited)

  • Robin Hoodwinked (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Little John (voice) (uncredited)

  • Mutts About Racing (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Droopy / Butch (voice) (uncredited)

  • Sheep Wrecked (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Droopy (voice) (uncredited)

  • One Droopy Knight (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Droopy (voice) (uncredited)

  • The Story of Anyburg U.S.A. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Defense Attorney

  • Grin and Share It (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Droopy / Butch (voice) (uncredited)

  • Timid Tabby (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Cousin George (voice) (uncredited)

  • Millionaire Droopy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as Droopy (voice)

  • In the Bag (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as Ranger J. Audubon Woodlore (voice)

  • How to Have an Accident in the Home (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as J.J. Fate (voice) (uncredited)

  • Hooked Bear (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as Ranger J. Audubon Woodlore

  • Deputy Droopy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    as Droopy (voice)

  • Beezy Bear(1955)

    as Ranger J. Audubon Woodlore (voice) (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • Lady and the Tramp(1955)

    as Jock / Bull / Policeman at Zoo / Dachsie / Joe (voice)

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • No Hunting (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    as Donald's Grandpa / Ranger (voice) (uncredited)

  • Grand Canyonscope (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    as Ranger J. Audubon Woodlore (voice) (uncredited)

  • Dixieland Droopy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    as Droopy (voice) (uncredited)

  • The Flea Circus (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    as François Le Clown (voice) (uncredited)

  • Neapolitan Mouse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    as Italian Dog (voice) (uncredited)

  • Grin and Bear It (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    as Ranger J. Audubon Woodlore (voice) (uncredited)

  • Homesteader Droopy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    as Droopy

  • Pigs Is Pigs (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    as Flannery (voice)

  • Drag-A-Long Droopy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    as Droopy (voice) (uncredited)

  • Spare the Rod (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    as Narrator / Child Psychology (voice) (uncredited)

  • The Three Little Pups (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    as Droopy (voice) (uncredited)

  • Ben and Me (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    as Governor Keith / Tour Guide (voice)

  • Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    as Professor Owl / Bertie Birdbrain

  • Melody (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    as Professor Owl

  • Peter Pan(1953)

    as Mr. Smee (voice)

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Caballero Droopy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    as Droopy (voice) (uncredited)

  • Rock-a-Bye Bear (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    as Spike (voice)

  • Let's Stick Together (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    as Spike (voice) (uncredited)

  • Droopy's Double Trouble (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    as Droopy / Drippy / Spike (uncredited)

  • Alice in Wonderland(1951)

    as White Rabbit / Dodo (voice)

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • How to Catch a Cold (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    as Common Man / Common Sense (voice)

  • Droopy's Good Deed (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    as Droopy (voice)

  • Daredevil Droopy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    as Droopy (voice) (uncredited)

  • Cock-a-Doodle Dog (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    as Bulldog (voice) (uncredited)

  • The Chump Champ (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    as Droopy (voice) (uncredited)

  • Garden Gopher (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    as Spike (voice) (uncredited)

  • The Counterfeit Cat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1949)

    as Spike (voice) (uncredited)

  • Out-Foxed (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1949)

    as Droopy (voice) (uncredited)

  • Wags to Riches (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1949)

    as Droopy (voice) (uncredited)

  • Señor Droopy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1949)

    as Droopy (voice) (uncredited)

  • Northwest Hounded Police (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1946)

    as Sergeant McPoodle (voice) (uncredited)

  • Wild and Woolfy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1945)

    as Droopy (voice) (uncredited)

  • The Shooting of Dan McGoo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1945)

    as Droopy (uncredited)

  • Jerky Turkey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1945)

    as Hunting Pilgrim (voice) (uncredited)

  • Big Heel-Watha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1944)

    as Big Heel-Watha (voice) (uncredited)

  • Droopy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1943)

    Show 1 episode · Vocals

  • Dumb-Hounded (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1943)

    as Droopy (voice) (uncredited)

  • Here We Go Again (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1942)

    as Wallace Wimple

  • Song of Victory (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1942)

    Actor

  • Shop Look & Listen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1940)

    as Various (voice)

  • Comin' Round the Mountain (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1940)

    as Barney Smoot

  • $1000 a Touchdown(1939)

    as Animal Impersonator (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Thru the Mirror(1936)

    as Telephone (voice) (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Custer's Last Stand (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1936)

    as Renegade

Career shape

Star power in the 99th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 76 titles from 1936 to 2007.

Biggest box office

Lady and the Tramp (1955)

$94M worldwide

Highest rated

Alice in Wonderland (1951)

Midcredits 90th

Most popular right now

Lady and the Tramp (1955)

Film career

Top draw in 5 MovieCove titles.

  • 1936Screen debut· Thru the Mirror
  • 1943First top-billed film· Dumb-Hounded
  • 1953Career best· Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting75 of 76: 75 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score87thOther crew1 of 76: 1 only other crew, 0 with another role

By decade

1930s3 · acting1940s15 · 14 acting · 1 crew1950s45 · acting1960s5 · acting1970s2 · acting1980s1 · acting1990s1 · acting2000s4 · acting

Billing

usually 2nd · top billed in 39% of 36 roles
36465156

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Bill Thompson's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 87th percentile, the median of all 10; across their 5 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 86th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

86thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Approval · how many liked their films

87thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Reach · how many have seen their films

98thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Midcredits score across 12 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up8
  • 50th to 74th2
  • 25th to 49th1
  • Below 25th1

Shape of the crowd

None of their 12 titles divides audiences: 8 are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved2
  • Crowd Pleaser8
  • Mixed2

Most loved · actor

Disney's Halloween Treat (1984)

Midcredits 94th · 86% liked

Reviewers score the acting 72/100 in their films, across 5 reviewed titles; fans 76, detractors 56. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Bill Thompson's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 4 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Violence & Gore4 titlesmedian 24 · mildMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity4 titlesmedian 6 · minimalMedian of all films: 32
Profanity4 titlesmedian 9 · minimalMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs4 titlesmedian 30 · mildMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense4 titlesmedian 32 · mildMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Bill Thompson work with?

People who share at least 2 of Bill Thompson's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Walt Disney shares the most, 5.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers