Robert McKimson

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Robert McKimson
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Born Robert Porter McKimson
October 13, 1910
Denver, Colorado
Died September 29, 1977
Burbank, California
Nationality American
Occupation(s) Animator
Illustrator
Director
Years active at Harmin-Ising 19301933
Years active at Warner Bros. Cartoons 1933–1963
Years active at DePatie-Freling 1963–1968; 1972–1977
Years active at Warner Bros.-Seven Arts 1968-1969

Robert Porter 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. He directed various cartoons with Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Foghorn Leghorn, Hippety Hopper, Sylvester and his son Sylvester Jr., Speedy Gonzales, and the Tasmanian Devil, among others characters.

McKimson died on September 29, 1977, at the age of 66.

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