Robert McKimson

American animator

Written by

The Information Architects of Encyclopaedia Britannica

Last updated

July 21, 2026

Quick Summary

Robert McKimson was an American animator who worked at Warner Bros. during the golden age of animation. He was part of the "Termite Terrace" team, which included other notable animators like Tex Avery, Chuck Jones, and Bob Clampett. McKimson contributed to the creation of iconic characters such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, and the Road Runner. His work helped define the anarchic and fast-paced style of Warner Bros. cartoons, which were known for their humor and memorable characters. McKimson's career spanned several decades, and he played a significant role in shaping the landscape of American animation.12

Summary created from Britannica articles using AI. AI can make mistakes, so verify using Britannica articles.

5 Britannica Sources

Ask Britannica AI about this topic

Britannica doesn't have a full article on this topic, so we've curated a list of our relevant coverage.

Bugs Bunny
Robert McKimson drew the model sheet for the character, Freleng developed Bugs’s personality, Avery and Jones made further refinements, and Blanc infused him with his familiar wisecracking Brooklynese delivery. Embryonic versions of the character appeared in Warner cartoons as early as 1938, but not until…
Read More
Robert McKimson drew the model sheet for the character, Freleng developed Bugs’s personality, Avery and Jones made further refinements, and Blanc infused him with his familiar wisecracking Brooklynese delivery. Embryonic versions of the character appeared in Warner cartoons as early as 1938, but not until…
Read More