Robert McKimson

American animator, illustrator, and director (1910-1977)
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Robert McKimson

Summary

Robert McKimson is a human[1]. Born in Denver[2], he… he was born on October 13, 1910[3]. He passed away in Burbank[4]. He died on September 29, 1977[5]. He worked as an animator[6], film director[7], director[8], and screenwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (313 views/month, #7,115 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Robert McKimson's place of birth was Denver[2].
  • Robert McKimson died in Burbank[4].
  • Robert McKimson passed away in Van Nuys[11].
  • Robert McKimson was born on October 13, 1910[3].
  • Robert McKimson died on September 29, 1977[5].
  • Robert McKimson died on August 27, 1977[12].
  • Robert McKimson died on September 27, 1977[13].
  • Burial took place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[14].
  • Robert McKimson held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Robert McKimson worked as an animator[6].
  • Robert McKimson worked as a film director[7].
  • Robert McKimson worked as a director[8].
  • Robert McKimson's professions included screenwriter[9].
  • Among Robert McKimson's employers was Walt Disney Studios[16].
  • Among Robert McKimson's employers was Warner Bros. Cartoons[17].
  • Robert McKimson was employed by DePatie–Freleng Enterprises[18].
  • Among Robert McKimson's employers was Warner Bros. Cartoons[19].
  • Robert McKimson was employed by DePatie–Freleng Enterprises[20].
  • Robert McKimson received the Winsor McCay Award[21].
  • Robert McKimson is recorded as male[22].
  • Robert McKimson's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Robert McKimson's Commons category is recorded as Robert McKimson[24].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[25].
  • Robert McKimson's family name is recorded as McKimson[26].
  • Robert McKimson's given name is recorded as Robert[27].

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Origins and Family

Robert McKimson was born in Denver[2]. He was born on October 13, 1910[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include animator[6], film director[7], director[8], and screenwriter[9]. Employers include Walt Disney Studios[16], a film studio[28], in United States[29], founded in 1923[30], headquartered in Burbank[31]; Warner Bros. Cartoons[17], a business[32], in United States[33], founded in 1926[34], headquartered in Los Angeles[35]; and DePatie–Freleng Enterprises[18], a business[36], in United States[37], founded in 1963[38], headquartered in Burbank[39].

Recognition

Robert McKimson received the Winsor McCay Award[21].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 29, 1977[5], August 27, 1977[12], and September 27, 1977[13]. Recorded place of death include Burbank[4], a city in the United States[40], in United States[41], founded in 1887[42] and Van Nuys[11], a district or neighborhood of Los Angeles[43], in United States[44], founded in 1911[45]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[25]. Robert McKimson is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[14].

Why It Matters

Robert McKimson ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (313 views/month, #7,115 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Robert McKimson born?

Born in Denver[2], Robert McKimson…

Where did Robert McKimson die?

Robert McKimson died in Burbank[4].

What did Robert McKimson do for work?

Robert McKimson worked as animator[6], film director[7], director[8], and screenwriter[9].

What awards did Robert McKimson receive?

Honors received include Winsor McCay Award[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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