Charlie the Tuna
| Charlie the Tuna | |
|---|---|
| First appearance | 1961 |
| Created by | Tom Rogers |
| Voiced by | Herschel Bernardi Tex Brashear Ron Hawking Jeff Bergman |
| In-universe information | |
| Species | Tuna |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Mascot of StarKist |
Charlie the Tuna is the cartoon mascot and spokes-tuna for the StarKist brand. He was created in 1961 by Tom Rogers of the Leo Burnett Agency. StarKist Tuna is owned by Dongwon Industries, a South Korea–based conglomerate. Charlie is one of the most recognized characters in American advertising.