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 | 1930–1933 |
| 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 "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. 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.
