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'''Thomas "Tom" Cat''' is the main character of the ''[[Tom and Jerry (franchise)|Tom and Jerry]]'' animated franchise, playing both the antagonist and protagonist, depending on the plot. Tom was introduced as a character in a theatrical short series, with his first appearance in ''[[Puss Gets the Boot]]'', and subsequently appeared in other media, such as TV series and direct-to-video films | '''Thomas "Tom" Cat''' is the main character of the ''[[Tom and Jerry (franchise)|Tom and Jerry]]'' animated franchise, playing both the antagonist and protagonist, depending on the plot. Tom was introduced as a character in a theatrical short series, with his first appearance in ''[[Puss Gets the Boot]]'', and subsequently appeared in other media, such as TV series and direct-to-video films. | ||
Tom's goal in life is to catch [[Jerry Mouse]], usually to eat him, but sometimes it appears to be the thrill of the chase. While on other occasions, they're bosom buddies. Again, this all depends on the plot. | Tom's goal in life is to catch [[Jerry Mouse]], usually to eat him, but sometimes it appears to be the thrill of the chase. While on other occasions, they're bosom buddies. Again, this all depends on the plot. | ||
==Character description== | ==Character description== | ||
Since his debut, Tom's personality has constantly changed over years. In his debut, he was a normal cat who stood on four legs. However, he had become completely bipedal and has shown to have an intelligence comparable to a human. Coming from a series of slapstick cartoons, Tom has withstood unspeakable levels of pain; he has survived from small things like toe injuries, to deadly weapons such as explosives. Tom is usually defeated (or rarely, killed) with Jerry besting him in the end, though there are times where the two both win or lose. | |||
Tom is a bluish-grey cat with white fur covering his belly, mouth, hands, feet and tail. He has yellow and green eyes and has a patch of white fur found in between them. He also has thick, black eyebrows. | |||
Tom rarely speaks, relying on a range of vocal effects to express his emotions, which are usually made up of painful yells and screams. He was originally performed by [[William Hanna]] and [[Clarence Nash]], before only Hanna's was used, which are still in use today long after his passing. His most notable speaking role occurred in ''[[Tom and Jerry: The Movie]]'', in which his voice came out from [[Richard Kind]]'s. | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
===TV series=== | ===TV series=== |
Revision as of 20:42, 23 September 2022
Tom Cat | |
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Tom in Hatch Up Your Troubles. | |
Species | Cat |
Gender | Male |
Affiliation | Jerry Mouse Mammy Two-Shoes Butch George Joan Robyn Starling |
Occupation | Inventor[1] |
Other relative(s) | Cousin, George |
Marital status | Single |
First appearance | T&J: Puss Gets the Boot (1940) |
Played by | William Hanna Clarence Nash (1940-43) Mel Blanc (1963-67) Frank Welker (1990-93, 2002) Richard Kind (1992) Bill Kopp (2005) Don Brown (2006-08) Eric Bauza (2022) |
Gene Deitch's Tom. | |
Chuck Jones's Tom. | |
The Tom & Jerry Show | |
Tom & Jerry Kids | |
The Mansion Cat | |
The Tom and Jerry Show |
Thomas "Tom" Cat is the main character of the Tom and Jerry animated franchise, playing both the antagonist and protagonist, depending on the plot. Tom was introduced as a character in a theatrical short series, with his first appearance in Puss Gets the Boot, and subsequently appeared in other media, such as TV series and direct-to-video films.
Tom's goal in life is to catch Jerry Mouse, usually to eat him, but sometimes it appears to be the thrill of the chase. While on other occasions, they're bosom buddies. Again, this all depends on the plot.
Character description
Since his debut, Tom's personality has constantly changed over years. In his debut, he was a normal cat who stood on four legs. However, he had become completely bipedal and has shown to have an intelligence comparable to a human. Coming from a series of slapstick cartoons, Tom has withstood unspeakable levels of pain; he has survived from small things like toe injuries, to deadly weapons such as explosives. Tom is usually defeated (or rarely, killed) with Jerry besting him in the end, though there are times where the two both win or lose.
Tom is a bluish-grey cat with white fur covering his belly, mouth, hands, feet and tail. He has yellow and green eyes and has a patch of white fur found in between them. He also has thick, black eyebrows.
Tom rarely speaks, relying on a range of vocal effects to express his emotions, which are usually made up of painful yells and screams. He was originally performed by William Hanna and Clarence Nash, before only Hanna's was used, which are still in use today long after his passing. His most notable speaking role occurred in Tom and Jerry: The Movie, in which his voice came out from Richard Kind's.
Appearances
TV series
Specials
Movies
- Anchors Aweigh
- Dangerous When Wet
- Tom and Jerry: The Movie
- Tom and Jerry: The Magic Ring
- Tom and Jerry: Blast Off to Mars
- Tom and Jerry: The Fast and the Furry
- Tom and Jerry: Shiver Me Whiskers
- Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale
- Tom and Jerry: Meet Sherlock Holmes
- Tom and Jerry & The Wizard of Oz
- Tom and Jerry: Robin Hood and His Merry Mouse
- Tom and Jerry's Giant Adventure
- Tom and Jerry: The Lost Dragon
- Tom and Jerry: Spy Quest
- Tom and Jerry: Back to Oz
- Tom and Jerry: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
- Tom & Jerry
- Tom and Jerry Cowboy Up
Shorts
Comics
- The Flash/Speed Buggy Special (alternate cover)
Video games
History
In the beginning
Czechmate
Catius Stupidous
You Can't Do That on Television
The Tom and Jerry "Comedy" Show
Celebrating another 50 years! 50 years of fun!
Baby Tom doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Development
Toys and merchandise
- Main article: Tom Cat/Toys
Gallery
- Main article: Tom Cat/Gallery