The Reckless Driver

This is a list of animated cartoons that star Woody Woodpecker, who appeared in 203 cartoons (196 Woody shorts and 7 miscellaneous shorts) during and after the Golden age of American animation. All the cartoons were produced by Walter Lantz Productions, and were distributed by Universal Pictures, United Artists and Universal International. Also listed are miscellaneous cartoons that feature Woody but are not a part of the main short series.

= Academy Award nominee/winner

Starting this year until the studio's hiatus, all shorts are distributed by United Artists.

Starting this year, all shorts are distributed by Universal International.

Starting this year, all shorts carry the "Universal Pictures" banner.

Starting with Lonesome Ranger, all shorts are directed by Paul Smith.

Starting with Hot Diggity Dog, all shorts are composed by Walter Greene.