Robert McKimson | |
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 Robert McKimson, early 1930s | |
| Born | Robert Porter McKimson October 13, 1910 Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Died | September 29, 1977 (aged 66) Burbank, California, U.S. |
| Other names | Bob McKimson Buck McKimson |
| Occupation(s) | Animator, illustrator, director |
| Years active | 1929–1977 |
| Employer(s) | Walt Disney Productions (1929–1930) Romer Grey Studio (1930) Harman and Ising (1930–1933) Warner Bros. Cartoons (1933–1963) Cascade Studios (1953) DePatie-Freleng Enterprises (1963–1968; 1969–1977) Warner Bros.-Seven Arts (1968–1969) |
| Spouse | Viola McKimson (d. 1963) |
| Children | 2 |
Robert Porter McKimson Sr. (October 13, 1910 – September 29, 1977) was an American animator and illustrator, best known for his work on the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series of cartoons from Warner Bros. Cartoons and later DePatie–Freleng Enterprises. He wrote and directed many animated cartoon shorts starring Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Foghorn Leghorn, Hippety Hopper, Speedy Gonzales, and the Tasmanian Devil, among other characters. He also developed Bugs Bunny's design in the 1943 short Tortoise Wins by a Hare.