Arthur Rankin Jr.
Arthur Gardner Rankin, Jr. (July 19, 1924 – January 30, 2014) 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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| Alias (AKA) | Arthur Rankin Jr. |
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| Birth date | July 19, 1924 |
| Birth name | Arthur Gardner Rankin Jr. |
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| Date of death | January 30, 2014 |
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