Robert McKimson and Bill Tytla are legends in the world of animation. While both artists have left an impressive legacy, they differed greatly in style and personality.
McKimson (1911-1977) created some of Warner Brothers’ most memorable cartoon characters, such as Speedy Gonzalez, Foghorn Leghorn, and the Tasmanian Devil. Although he is considered as a ‘brilliant’ animator by film historians, he has also been referred to as an ‘uninspired’ director (Robert). Nevertheless, his work with two genius animators, Chuck Jones and Friz Freleng, as a team is responsible for a myriad of unforgettable cartoons from the 1940’s through the 1960’s, and had a profound impact on Warner’s house style (Robert).
McKimson began his career as an animator trainee at the Walt Disney Studio during the late 1920’s, but soon left to work at the Romer Grey Cartoon Studio with his brother Tom. However, in 1930, when that career choice failed, McKimson went to work as an animator......
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