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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.
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- Viola McKimson (d. 1963)
- Bob McKimson, Buck McKimson
- 1929–1977
Director. Animator. [As] an animator, his ability to draw a character quickly, cleanly, and accurately earned him the position of senior model sheet artist, troubleshooter, and animation supervisor at the studio.
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. He was also well known for defining...
An Interview by Michael Barrier. Warren Foster poses in front of the storyboard for The Mouse-merized Cat (1946), one of the first cartoons directed by Bob McKimson. Seated in front of McKimson is Edward Selzer, who succeeded Leon Schlesinger as the producer of the Warner Bros. cartoons in 1944.
Robert McKimson's cartooning career since its decline in the early 1960's, and his relatively early death in 1977 had mostly been pushed in the background from true recognition. But among many of today's cartoonists, McKimson still remains one of the most influential artists ever.
- Director, Animation Department, Writer
- October 13, 1910
- Robert McKimson
- September 27, 1977
Pinterest. © 2024, Disney Art On Main Street. Close. LOONEY TUNES - THE ART COLLECTION OF ROBERT MCKIMSON Robert Porter "Bob" McKimson, Sr. (October 13, 1910 - September 29, 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 ...
Apr 9, 2016 · He worked as an animator and as a director. His 1942 model sheet for Bugs Bunny (and his promotional drawing of Bugs Bunny leaning against a tree while eating a carrot for a local Los Angeles store) set the design for the character for many years.
