Yosemite Sam

Yosemite Sam is an American animated cartoon character in the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series of cartoons produced by Warner Bros. Animation. The name is somewhat alliterative and is inspired by Yosemite National Park. Along with Elmer Fudd, he is the de facto archememy of Bugs Bunny. He is commonly depicted as an extremely grouchy gunslinging prospector, outlaw, pirate, or cowboy with a hair-trigger temper and an intense hatred of rabbits, Bugs particularly. During the Golden Age of Amarican animation, Yosemite Sam appeared in 33 shorts. He also has a tougher accent with a higher fierce voice and a more violent spirit.

Giving voice to Yosemite Sam was Mel Blanc who played Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Speedy Gonzales, Sylvester, Tweety Bird, Foghorn Leghorn, Beaky Buzzard, Sam Sheepdog, and Barnyard Dawg.