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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.
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.
Apr 9, 2016 · Read an interview with Robert McKimson, the animator and director who created Foghorn Leghorn, Tasmanian Devil and Bugs Bunny. He talks about his work, his influences, his colleagues and his legacy in animation.
Robert McKimson was a Warner Brothers animator, director and writer who created and developed many classic characters, such as Foghorn Leghorn, Barnyard Dog and Speedy Gonzales. He also worked on the Pink Panther cartoons and died in 1977 at age 66.
Oct 13, 2016 · Bob Clampett, a legendary animator and director, shares his memories and admiration for Robert McKimson, who worked with him at Harman-Ising and Warner Bros. Cartoons. He praises McKimson's talent, speed, creativity and contributions to Speedy Gonzales, Tasmanian Devil and Foghorn Leghorn.
Robert Porter McKimson was one of the principal creators of the Warner Bros. cartoons, first as the studio's most imposing animator and then as a long-tenured director. Such enduring characters as Foghorn Leghorn and the Tasmanian Devil first appeared in his cartoons, and he was critically important in the development of Bugs Bunny.
Learn more about the amazing Animator and Director Robert McKimson through a short Biography.
