Who brought Frosty the Snowman back to life?

June 2024 · 3 minute read

Frosty the Snowman needed some magical help when he miraculously came to life in the Christmas classic.

The "jolly, happy, soul" has brought festive Christmas cheer to families for generations.

What year did Frosty the Snowman come out?

Frosty the Snowman is an animated movie that came out in 1969.

Directed by Arthur Rankin Jr and Jules Bass, Frosty was narrated by Jimmy Durante.

Frosty, a snowman who comes to life thanks to a magic hat, befriends a little girl, and the pair struggle to elude a greedy magician who is after his magic powers.

Earlier this year, it was announced that Hollywood hunk Jason Momoa will play Frosty in a live-action remake of the film.

"From his role as a fearsome count in a land of ice and fire to the oceanic success we all had with Aquaman, it felt only right to realize Jason this time out of snow," producer Jon Berg told Deadline.

"We know Jason's as a true human being filled with love, compassion and a deep connection to ohana - all of which is the living spirit of Xmas and Frosty" Berg's co-producer Greg Silverman added.

Who brought Frosty the Snowman back to life?

Professor Hinkle throws his magic hat onto Frosty which brings him to life in the Christmas classic.

Billy De Wolfe, who died in 1974, voices Professor Hinkle in the film.

Along with Frosty the Snowman, the Massachusetts native also lent his acting chops to classic films like Tea for Two and Lullaby of Broadway.

What type of nose does Frosty have?

In the movie, Frosty's nose is made out of a coat button.

Frosty the Snowman, the famous Christmas song that accompanies the movie, was written by Walter "Jack" Rollins and Steve Nelson.

It was first recorded by Gene Autry and the Cass County Boys in 1950 and later recorded by movie narrator Jimmy Durante.

The lyrics of the song describe Frosty's appearance:

"Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul,
With a corncob pipe and a button nose
And two eyes made out of coal."

Since it's release, it has been recorded and covered several times over the decades by artists such as Michael Bublé, Ella Fitzgerald and The Jackson 5.

What were Frosty's first words when he came to life?

Upon coming to life, Frosty's first words were "happy birthday!"

Longtime fans of the movie have speculated as to why this was the jolly snowman's first earthly sentence.

"He's supposed to be a little stupid, so he mixes things up and says Happy Birthday instead of Merry Christmas," one forum user wrote.

"No, no, no. He says it twice, each time he is 'born' when the hat is on his head. He is talking about being 'born' himself," another wrote.

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"People really didn't know this? He's saying 'Happy Birthday' to himself," one user simply suggested.

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"Why would he do that, he should say 'Happy Birthday to me!'" a fan replied.

"Have you watched the video? It's clearly implied. He's not Shakespeare," the user answered.

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