Robert McKimson

American animator, illustrator, and director whose Looney Tunes legacy at Warner Bros. remains a cornerstone of classic animation history.

Robert McKimson - Personal Information

  • Name: Robert McKimson
  • Date of Birth: October 13, 1910
  • Place of Birth: Denver, Colorado, USA
  • Date of Death: September 27, 1977
  • Gender: Male
  • Job Title: Director
  • Crew Jobs: Director, Animation, Animation Director, Writer, Story

Biography

Robert "Bob" Porter McKimson, Sr. 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 Bugs Bunny's look in 1943.

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