About Robert Stokes
Lived 1908 – 1980 (aged 71). Robert Stokes was an American animator.
Robert George Stokes (1908-1980), was an American animator born in Palm Springs, California.
He worked for studios between 1932 and 1941, including Harman-Ising Productions, Animated Pictures Corp., Walt Disney Productions and Leon Schlesinger Productions.
Career At the beginning of 1930s, Stokes was an instructor at the Chouinard School of Art. He first worked with Hugh Harman at Harman-Ising Productions, and became a Walt Disney Productions employee in January 1937. According to Johnson, Stokes' contribution to the film "has gone so long unrecognized".
Filmography 1933: Bosko's Knight-Mare 1933: Bosko the Musketeer 1934: Rasslin' Round 1934: The Good Scout 1937: The Old Mill 1937: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs 1940: Fantasia
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert Stokes?
American animator (1908-1980)
When was Robert Stokes born?
Robert Stokes was born on 19 April 1908.
When did Robert Stokes die?
Robert Stokes died on 17 February 1980 in Palm Springs.
What was Robert Stokes's occupation?
Robert Stokes was an animator.
What nationality was Robert Stokes?
Robert Stokes was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Stokes (animator)
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