Bugs Bunny is a fictional character from Warner Bros.' Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies cartoons. He is a gray anthropomorphic rabbit who is known for his quick wit, wisecracks, and his catchphrase "What's up, Doc?". Bugs is one of the most iconic cartoon characters in history. Bugs Bunny is a beloved cartoon character known for his wittiness and mischievous behavior. He is a professional trickster and enjoys outsmarting his enemies.
July 27, 1940
Warner Bros. studio, Hollywood, California, U.S.A.
Bugs Bunny is an iconic animated character created by Warner Bros. and first introduced in 1940. This witty, fast-talking rabbit is known for his catchphrase, “Eh, what’s up, doc?” and has become a symbol of American animation, often appearing in various films, television shows, and comic books. Bugs Bunny has starred in prominent show titles such as “Looney Tunes,” “Merrie Melodies,” “The Bugs Bunny Show,” “The Bugs Bunny/Road Runner Movie,” “Tiny Toon Adventures,” and “The Looney Tunes Show.” The character’s backstory is rooted in the Golden Age of American Animation, where he evolved from an unnamed rabbit in the 1938 short film “Porky’s Hare Hunt” to the clever and mischievous Bugs Bunny we know today. Over the years, Bugs has entertained audiences with his humorous antics, outsmarting foes like Elmer Fudd, Daffy Duck, and Yosemite Sam, and securing his place as a beloved cultural icon.