Eric Bauza Emmy Award-Winning Looney Tunes Voice Actor Dies
Eric Bauza, the Emmy Award-winning voice actor who became the modern voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and dozens of other classic animated characters, died Sunday at his home as a result of hypertensive cardiovascular disease, according to Los Angeles County Medical Examiner records.
Family Announces Death of Voice Actor Eric Bauza
Bauza’s family announced his death in a statement shared to the actor’s Instagram account on Sunday, October 25. “Eric Bauza, Emmy Award-winning voice actor and the modern voice of iconic Looney Tunes characters Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, along with dozens of other beloved cartoon characters, has passed away suddenly,” the family wrote.
Born in Scarborough, Toronto, on December 7, 1979, Bauza built a prolific career spanning more than four hundred acting credits. He began his career in animation as an intern at Spumco while still in college, later working as a production assistant on The Ripping Friends in 2001, which brought his first voice acting role.
Over a career lasting two and a half decades, Bauza took on legendary cartoon roles originally voiced by industry giants like Mel Blanc. At Warner Bros. Animation, where he spent fifteen years, he voiced Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tweety, Elmer Fudd, Foghorn Leghorn, Porky Pig, Road Runner, and Marvin the Martian. Beyond the Looney Tunes franchise, his extensive credits included Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Adventures of Puss in Boots, Teen Titans Go!, Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated, and Rick and Morty.
Bauza Wins Multiple Emmy Awards for Vocal Performances
Bauza earned widespread industry recognition for his vocal performances. He received five Daytime Emmy nominations for his work on Looney Tunes Cartoons, Muppet Babies, and The Adventures of Puss in Boots. He won three Children’s & Family Emmy Awards in 2022, 2023, and 2025 for Looney Tunes Cartoons, Bugs Bunny Builders, and Teen Titans Go! respectively, alongside a nomination for Daffy in Wackyland.
Peter Debruge of Variety called Bauza a “vocal MVP” who “brings a manic energy to the pair” in his review of the 2024 film The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie. In 2026, Bauza lent his voice to multiple projects, including Chibiverse, Minions & Monsters, Forgotten Island, Superkitties, and Avatar: Seven Havens. His recent work also included the film Coyote vs. Acme.
Industry Tributes
Colleagues and network executives shared tributes following the announcement. Channing Dungey, Chairman of Warner Bros. Television Group and US Networks, stated that Bauza brought joy and laughter to millions and was a treasured part of the animation family.
Chris DeFaria, who produced Coyote vs. Acme, remembered Bauza for his tireless dedication to the art form. “He embodied everything we wanted from this film, including the major theme of the movie that a little guy can make a difference in this world,” DeFaria told Variety. At the time of his death, Bauza was in pre-production on Bye Bye Bunny: A Looney Tunes Musical and The Dragon Masters. He is survived by his son.