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Robert McKimson

Directing

Born October 13, 1910 · Denver, Colorado, USA

Died September 27, 1977

Also known as Robert Porter McKimson, Sr. · R. McKimson · Bob McKimson

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.

Awards & recognition

  • Winsor McCay Award · 1984

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