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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.
Robert McKimson was a Warner Brothers animator, director and writer who created and developed many classic characters, such as Foghorn Leghorn, Barnyard Dog and Speedy Gonzales. He also worked on the Pink Panther cartoons and died in 1977 at age 66.
- Director, Animation Department, Writer
- October 13, 1910
- Robert McKimson
- September 27, 1977
Robert Porter McKimson, Sr. (13 October 1910 - 29 September 1977) was an American animator, illustrator, and director best known for his work on the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series of cartoons from Warner Bros., and later DePatie-Freleng Enterprises.
Robert McKimson. Director: Baggy Pants & the Nitwits. Robert McKimson was born on October 13, 1910. He started his career in animation, along with many others, as an artist for Walt Disney's Oswald the Rabbit in 1928.
- October 13, 1910
- September 27, 1977
May 22, 2024 · Robert Porter "Bob" McKimson Sr. ( October 13, 1910 – September 29, 1977) was an American animator, illustrator and director known for his work at Warner Bros. for the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies theatrical shorts.
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Learn about the life and work of Robert McKimson, a Warner Bros. animator and director who created Foghorn Leghorn, Speedy Gonzales, and more. Find out how he influenced the Golden Age of animation and earned two Academy Award nominations.