Robert McKimson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Robert McKimson

American animator, illustrator, and director

Date of Birth: 13-Oct-1910

Place of Birth: Denver, Colorado, United States

Date of Death: 29-Sep-1977

Profession: animator, film director, film producer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Robert Porter “Bob” 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.
He wrote and directed many animated cartoon shorts starring Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Foghorn Leghorn, Hippety Hopper, The Tasmanian Devil and among other characters.
He was also well known for defining Bugs Bunny's look in the 1943 short Tortoise Wins by a Hare.