Short-tempered Old Man

Bald-headed obese middle-aged man

An obese middle-aged man who frequently blames Tom for Jerry's mischief and beats him. He appears in the Tom and Jerry world, accelerating the comical chaos.

Trivia

  • Short-tempered Old Man is known for blaming Tom for Jerry's mischief and administering corporal punishment.
  • Appearances are mainly concentrated in works from the Gene Deitch directing period.
  • Originally appears as a resident in the work, but the name is hardly used officially.
  • The character is a comedic portrayal of a typical short-tempered and irritable middle-aged man.

Alternate names

Clint Clobber Short-tempered Dad

Tags

Tom and Jerry Character Comedy Anime Middle-aged man Obese build Short-tempered Mischievous American animation

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Bald-headed obese middle-aged man. Usually depicted as a resident of the house in the work, not wearing glasses or the like. Often has a somewhat stern expression.
Eye color
Black
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Bald head
  • Obese build
  • Short-tempered-looking expression

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Short-tempered
Detailed personality
Extremely short-tempered and irritable personality. When Jerry's mischief causes him harm, he fiercely scolds and sometimes beats Tom who takes the fallout. He has some endearing qualities, but fundamentally his angry and violent side is prominent.
Keywords
  • Short-tempered
  • Irritable
  • Violent
  • All show
  • Comical
Talents
  • Punishing Tom
  • Powerful punch
  • Guiding those around
Skills
  • Barbecue technique
  • Intimidation
Motivation
To protect the house and his own peace from Jerry's mischief.
Favorite foods
Barbecue, Meat dishes

History

Backstory
A middle-aged man who mistakes Jerry's mischief for Tom's fault, flies into a rage, and administers corporal punishment to Tom. Commonly bald-headed and obese, he is affectionately known as 'Short-tempered Old Man.' He mainly appears in Gene Deitch-era works from the 1950s to 1960s.
Debut date
circa 1960
Work title
Tom and Jerry
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
The Proud Barbecue and other multiple shorts

Appearance in multiple Gene Deitch directed works

Significant event
Appearance in multiple Gene Deitch directed works
Description
Frequently appeared in early 1960s Tom and Jerry short animations, establishing the character's role.

Abuse of Tom due to Jerry's mischief

Significant event
Abuse of Tom due to Jerry's mischief
Description
Numerous scenes depict Tom being blamed and punished due to Jerry's actions, becoming the character's typical behavior.

Media appearances

Tom and Jerry

Anime / Supporting

Numerous shorts from the 1960s Gene Deitch era

Tom and Jerry

Anime / Supporting

Numerous other Tom and Jerry shorts

Voice cast and creators

北村弘一

Voice actor
北村弘一
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TBS version and others
Notes
Voice actor for Gene Deitch era

島香裕

Voice actor
島香裕
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Current software version

William Hanna

Creator name
William Hanna
Role
Original author

Joseph Barbera

Creator name
Joseph Barbera
Role
Original author

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