Arthur Rankin, Jr.

Film director

1924 – 2014

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Who was Arthur Rankin, Jr.?

Arthur Gardner Rankin, Jr. was an American director, producer and writer, who mostly worked in animation. A part of Rankin/Bass Productions with his partner Jules Bass, he created stop-motion animation features such as Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and the 1977 cartoon animation of The Hobbit. He is credited on over 1,000 television programs.

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Born
Jul 19, 1924
New York City
Also known as
  • Arthur Rankin
  • Arthur Gardner Rankin Jr.
  • Arthur Rankin Jr.
  • Arthur Gardner Rankin, Jr.
Parents
Spouses
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Employment
  • Rankin/Bass Productions
Lived in
  • New York City
Died
Jan 30, 2014
Bermuda

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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