30 Real-Life Inspirations Behind Iconic Animated Characters

From flesh and blood to ink and paper

Join us back in a time before some talented artists first put their pen, pencil or brush to the page. A time when a quick look around the room (or in the mirror) inspired creators to get drawing and voice actors to get talking. 

Once youve witnessed these moments of inspiration, make sure to come on back to the present so you can enjoy the creations themselves. Believe us, its a fun little journey!

The Grinch

The Thing from ‘Fantastic Four’

Conff the Mousethief from ‘Redwall’

The Dodo from ‘Alice in Wonderland’

Butt-Head

Harley Quinn

Fred Flintstone

Rocko from ‘Rocko’s Modern Life’

Carl Fredricksen from ‘Up’

Mr. Magoo

Krusty the Clown from ‘The Simpsons’

Shrek

Moe Szyslak from ‘The Simpsons’

Popeye

Nelson Muntz from ‘The Simpsons’

The Joker

Kratos from ‘God of War’

Betty Boop

Cartman from ‘South Park’

Edna More from ‘The Incredibles’

Butters from ‘South Park’

Speed from ‘Speed Racer’

The King Dinoco from ‘Cars’

Ursula from ‘The Little Mermaid’

Mr. Burns from ‘The Simpsons’

Bugs Bunny

Rugrats

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