Charles Martin Jones (September 21, 1912 – February 22, 2002), widely known as Chuck Jones, was an American animator, filmmaker, painter, and voice actor. He is best recognized for his significant contributions to Warner Bros. Cartoons, where he wrote, produced, and directed numerous Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies shorts. His work brought to life iconic characters such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Wile E.