Theodor Geisel (1904-1991), better known as Dr. Seuss, wrote the popular children's book "How the Grinch Stole Christmas".
If you are refering to the 1966 animated short it is the infamous Boris Karloff known for playing the original Frankenstein of 1931.
If you are talking of the 2000 live motion picture you are hearing the voice of Sir Anthony Hopkins best known for his role as Hannibal Lecter in 1991.
Funny how generally actors who are known for their horror roles are casted in these Christmas specials isn't it.
Jim Carrey.
Boris Karloff. Was the narrator and the voice of the grinch.
Boris Karloff, he was also the narrator but his voice changes when he speaks for the Grinch
The voice of the Grinch was provided by Boris Karloff.
Boris Karloff
If you are asking about the 1966 version, Karloff was the only one to voice the Grinch as well as the narrator. The only other rendition I can think of is the 2000 live-action film where Jim Carry voice and acts as the Grinch and Anthony Hopkins Narrates.
The original was done my thurl something...the voice of tony the tiger
In the 1966 Chuck Jones animated version of How The Grinch Stole Christmas, the actor Boris Karloff voiced the Grinch and also narrated. Boris Karloff was well known for his role in the 1930's black and white Frankenstein films. Boris Karloff was actually an English actor and his real name was William Pratt.
Frank Welker provided the voice of Max the Dog .
Thurl Arthur Ravenscroft
`In the elderly cartoon, not many soulds know. In the new human played version, it's Jim Carey
The only name that the Grinch is ever called is simply "The Grinch".
The Grinch is the villain in Dr. Seuss's famous Christmas book "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." He is a grouchy creature who despises Christmas and sets out to ruin it for the Whos of Whoville.