Jack Kinney

American film director, animator (1909–1992)
Person human Q3157236
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Jack Kinney

Summary

Jack Kinney is a human[1]. Born in Utah[2], he… he was born on March 29, 1909[3]. He passed away in Glendale[4]. He died on February 9, 1992[5]. He worked as an animator[6], screenwriter[7], film director[8], film producer[9], and actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (157 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Jack Kinney's place of birth was Utah[2].
  • Jack Kinney died in Glendale[4].
  • Jack Kinney was born on March 29, 1909[3].
  • Jack Kinney died on February 9, 1992[5].
  • Jack Kinney held citizenship in United States[12].
  • English was Jack Kinney's native language[13].
  • Jack Kinney worked as an animator[6].
  • Jack Kinney worked as a screenwriter[7].
  • Jack Kinney worked as a film director[8].
  • Jack Kinney worked as a film producer[9].
  • Jack Kinney's professions included actor[10].
  • Jack Kinney worked as a director[14].
  • Jack Kinney's field of work was animated film[15].
  • Jack Kinney was employed by Walt Disney Studios[16].
  • Jack Kinney received the Winsor McCay Award[17].
  • Jack Kinney is recorded as male[18].
  • Jack Kinney's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Jack Kinney's Commons category is recorded as Jack Kinney[20].
  • Jack Kinney's family name is recorded as Q36970418[21].
  • Jack Kinney's given name is recorded as John[22].
  • Jack Kinney's work location is recorded as United States[23].
  • Jack Kinney's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • Jack Kinney's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Jack Kinney's start of work period is recorded as 1931[26].
  • Jack Kinney's sibling is recorded as Dick Kinney[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Jack Kinney was born in Utah[2]. He was born on March 29, 1909[3]. English was his native language[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include animator[6], screenwriter[7], film director[8], film producer[9], actor[10], and director[14]. Jack Kinney's field of work was animated film[15]. Among his employers was Walt Disney Studios[16].

Recognition

Jack Kinney received the Winsor McCay Award[17].

Death and Burial

Jack Kinney died on February 9, 1992[5]. He died in Glendale[4].

Why It Matters

Jack Kinney ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (157 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Jack Kinney born?

Jack Kinney's place of birth was Utah[2].

Where did Jack Kinney die?

Jack Kinney passed away in Glendale[4].

What did Jack Kinney do for work?

Jack Kinney worked as animator[6], screenwriter[7], film director[8], film producer[9], and actor[10].

What awards did Jack Kinney receive?

Honors received include Winsor McCay Award[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Native language English
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Sibling Dick Kinney
    Employer Walt Disney Studios
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