Famous Cartoon Characters That Are Actually Based On Real People

We all love cartoons regardless of whether they’re Disney princesses or angry ogres like Shrek. But the inspiration to create these animated characters didn’t come out of thin air. Nope.

Check out these cartoon characters based on real people, and you’ll never see these cartoons the same way ever again.

The Real Life Menace

“Dennis The Menace” might have never existed if cartoonist Hank Ketcham’s son, Dennis, hadn’t been unruly. In fact, Hank’s wife inspired him too.

One day, Dennis misbehaved so she shouted “your son is a Menace,” which led to him to animate his prankster son.

The Winged Pixie

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Many people wrongfully assumed that Tinkerbell was based on Marilyn Monroe when the fairy appeared in 1953’s “Peter Pan”. But it was actually actress Margaret Kerry.

For six months, Jerry posed with props and provided gestures to help animators bring Tinkerbell to life.

The Three Sides Of Jessica Rabbit

The sexy AF vixen from “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?” was based on animation director Richard Williams’ wife, Rita Hayworth. But her hair was based off of actress Veronica Lake.

They also sprinkled a little actress Lauren Bacall on top of the sexy character as well.

Rocky, The Sailor Man

Hey! Isn’t it supposed to be “Popeye?” Frank “Rocky” Fiefel was famous in Chester, Illinois for winning fistfights and smoking a pipe. So, “Popeye” creator E.C. Segar, who is from Chester too, was inspired by “Rocky”.