Bugs Bunny is an animated cartoon character. He is best known for his starring roles in the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series of theatrical short films produced by Warner Bros. during the Golden Age of American Animation. His popularity during this era led to his becoming an American cultural icon, as well as a corporate mascot of the Warner Bros. company.[2] He was originally voiced by Mel Blanc, but has been voiced by a variety of voice actors since Blanc's death, including Jeff Bergman,