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Arthur Rankin, Jr.

Bio: Arthur Rankin, Jr. (July 19, 1924 - January 30, 2014) was an American-born, Bermudian director, producer and writer, mostly working in animation
Born: Sat, Jul 19 1924
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Thu, Jan 30 2014
Arthur Rankin, Jr. is 89 years old
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Poster of The Rudolph, Frosty & Friends Sing Along
The Rudolph, Frosty & Friends Sing Along
Arthur Rankin, Jr. would have been no older than
89 in The Rudolph, Frosty & Friends Sing Along
as 'Director'.
Fri, Nov 08 2024
Poster of Santa, Baby!
Santa, Baby!
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
77 in Santa, Baby!
as 'Executive Producer'.
Mon, Dec 17 2001
Poster of The King and I
The King and I
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
74 in The King and I
as 'Producer, Adaptation'.
Fri, Mar 19 1999
Poster of The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus
The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
61 in The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus
as 'Director, Producer'.
Tue, Dec 17 1985
Poster of The Wind in the Willows
The Wind in the Willows
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
59 in The Wind in the Willows
as 'Director, Producer'.
Fri, Nov 18 1983
Poster of The Coneheads
The Coneheads
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
58 in The Coneheads
as 'Producer, Director'.
Tue, Jun 28 1983
Poster of The Sins of Dorian Gray
The Sins of Dorian Gray
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
58 in The Sins of Dorian Gray
as 'Executive Producer'.
Fri, May 27 1983
Poster of The Last Unicorn
The Last Unicorn
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
58 in The Last Unicorn
as 'Director, Producer, Production Design'.
Fri, Nov 19 1982
Poster of The Flight of Dragons
The Flight of Dragons
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
58 in The Flight of Dragons
as 'Director, Producer'.
Tue, Aug 17 1982
Poster of The Leprechauns' Christmas Gold
The Leprechauns' Christmas Gold
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
57 in The Leprechauns' Christmas Gold
as 'Director, Producer'.
Wed, Dec 23 1981
Poster of The Bushido Blade
The Bushido Blade
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
56 in The Bushido Blade
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Jun 19 1981
Poster of Pinocchio's Christmas
Pinocchio's Christmas
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
56 in Pinocchio's Christmas
as 'Director, Producer'.
Wed, Dec 03 1980
Poster of The Return of the King
The Return of the King
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
55 in The Return of the King
as 'Director, Production Design'.
Sun, May 11 1980
Poster of The Ivory Ape
The Ivory Ape
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
55 in The Ivory Ape
as 'Story, Executive Producer, Producer'.
Tue, Apr 15 1980
Poster of Jack Frost
Jack Frost
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
55 in Jack Frost
as 'Director, Producer'.
Thu, Dec 13 1979
Poster of Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July
Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
54 in Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July
as 'Director, Producer, Production Design'.
Sun, Jul 01 1979
Poster of The Stingiest Man in Town
The Stingiest Man in Town
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
54 in The Stingiest Man in Town
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sat, Dec 23 1978
Poster of The Bermuda Depths
The Bermuda Depths
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
53 in The Bermuda Depths
as 'Story, Producer'.
Fri, Jan 27 1978
Poster of Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey
Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
53 in Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sat, Dec 03 1977
Poster of The Hobbit
The Hobbit
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
53 in The Hobbit
as 'Director, Producer, Production Design'.
Sun, Nov 27 1977
Poster of The Last Dinosaur
The Last Dinosaur
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
52 in The Last Dinosaur
as 'Producer'.
Thu, Jul 07 1977
Poster of The Easter Bunny Is Comin' to Town
The Easter Bunny Is Comin' to Town
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
52 in The Easter Bunny Is Comin' to Town
as 'Director, Producer'.
Wed, Apr 06 1977
Poster of The Little Drummer Boy Book II
The Little Drummer Boy Book II
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
52 in The Little Drummer Boy Book II
as 'Producer, Director'.
Mon, Dec 13 1976
Poster of Rudolph's Shiny New Year
Rudolph's Shiny New Year
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
52 in Rudolph's Shiny New Year
as 'Director, Producer'.
Fri, Dec 10 1976
Poster of Frosty's Winter Wonderland
Frosty's Winter Wonderland
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
52 in Frosty's Winter Wonderland
as 'Director, Producer'.
Thu, Dec 02 1976
Poster of The First Easter Rabbit
The First Easter Rabbit
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
51 in The First Easter Rabbit
as 'Director, Producer'.
Fri, Apr 09 1976
Poster of The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow
The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
51 in The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow
as 'Director, Producer'.
Fri, Dec 19 1975
Poster of The Year Without a Santa Claus
The Year Without a Santa Claus
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
50 in The Year Without a Santa Claus
as 'Director, Producer'.
Tue, Dec 10 1974
Poster of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas
'Twas the Night Before Christmas
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
50 in 'Twas the Night Before Christmas
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sun, Dec 08 1974
Poster of Marco
Marco
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
49 in Marco
as 'Producer'.
Sat, Dec 01 1973
Poster of That Girl in Wonderland
That Girl in Wonderland
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
48 in That Girl in Wonderland
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 13 1973
Poster of A Christmas Tree
A Christmas Tree
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
48 in A Christmas Tree
as 'Director'.
Sun, Dec 17 1972
Poster of The Red Baron
The Red Baron
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
48 in The Red Baron
as 'Producer, Director'.
Sat, Dec 09 1972
Poster of Jack O'Lantern
Jack O'Lantern
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
48 in Jack O'Lantern
as 'Director'.
Sun, Oct 29 1972
Poster of Willie Mays and the Say-Hey Kid
Willie Mays and the Say-Hey Kid
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
48 in Willie Mays and the Say-Hey Kid
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sat, Oct 14 1972
Poster of The Mad, Mad, Mad Monsters
The Mad, Mad, Mad Monsters
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
48 in The Mad, Mad, Mad Monsters
as 'Producer, Director'.
Sat, Sep 23 1972
Poster of Hans Christian Andersen's The Emperor's New Clothes
Hans Christian Andersen's The Emperor's New Clothes
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
47 in Hans Christian Andersen's The Emperor's New Clothes
as 'Director, Producer'.
Mon, Feb 21 1972
Poster of Here Comes Peter Cottontail
Here Comes Peter Cottontail
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
46 in Here Comes Peter Cottontail
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sun, Apr 04 1971
Poster of Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
46 in Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
as 'Director, Producer'.
Mon, Dec 14 1970
Poster of The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
45 in The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
as 'Director'.
Tue, Apr 07 1970
Poster of Frosty the Snowman
Frosty the Snowman
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
45 in Frosty the Snowman
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sun, Dec 07 1969
Poster of The Little Drummer Boy
The Little Drummer Boy
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
44 in The Little Drummer Boy
as 'Director, Producer'.
Thu, Dec 19 1968
Poster of The Mouse on the Mayflower
The Mouse on the Mayflower
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
44 in The Mouse on the Mayflower
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sat, Nov 23 1968
Poster of Cricket on the Hearth
Cricket on the Hearth
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
43 in Cricket on the Hearth
as 'Writer, Director'.
Mon, Dec 18 1967
Poster of The Wacky World of Mother Goose
The Wacky World of Mother Goose
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
43 in The Wacky World of Mother Goose
as 'Producer, Story'.
Sat, Dec 02 1967
Poster of King Kong Escapes
King Kong Escapes
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
43 in King Kong Escapes
as 'Technical Advisor, Executive Producer'.
Sat, Jul 22 1967
Poster of Mad Monster Party?
Mad Monster Party?
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
42 in Mad Monster Party?
as 'Story, Producer'.
Wed, Mar 08 1967
Poster of Ballad of Smokey the Bear
Ballad of Smokey the Bear
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
42 in Ballad of Smokey the Bear
as 'Producer'.
Thu, Nov 24 1966
Poster of The Daydreamer
The Daydreamer
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
41 in The Daydreamer
as 'Writer, Producer'.
Wed, Jun 01 1966
Poster of Willy McBean and His Magic Machine
Willy McBean and His Magic Machine
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
40 in Willy McBean and His Magic Machine
as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Wed, Jun 23 1965
Poster of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
40 in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
as 'Producer'.
Sun, Dec 06 1964
Poster of Return to Oz
Return to Oz
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
39 in Return to Oz
as 'Producer'.
Sun, Feb 09 1964

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of ThunderCats
ThunderCats
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
87+ in ThunderCats
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 29 2011
Poster of TigerSharks
TigerSharks
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
63+ in TigerSharks
as 'Executive Producer'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 07 1987
Poster of SilverHawks
SilverHawks
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
62+ in SilverHawks
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 1986
Poster of ThunderCats
ThunderCats
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
60+ in ThunderCats
as 'Producer, Executive Producer, Archival Footage Coordinator'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 23 1985
Poster of Hobbit
Hobbit
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
53+ in Hobbit
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 27 1977
Poster of Festival of Family Classics
Festival of Family Classics
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
48+ in Festival of Family Classics
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1972
Poster of The Osmonds
The Osmonds
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
48+ in The Osmonds
as 'Producer, Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1972
Poster of The Jackson 5ive
The Jackson 5ive
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
47+ in The Jackson 5ive
as 'Producer, Director, Creator'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 11 1971
Poster of Tomfoolery
Tomfoolery
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
46+ in Tomfoolery
as 'Producer, Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1970
Poster of The King Kong Show
The King Kong Show
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
42+ in The King Kong Show
as 'Executive Producer'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1966
Poster of The New Adventures of Pinocchio
The New Adventures of Pinocchio
Arthur Rankin, Jr. was
35+ in The New Adventures of Pinocchio
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 19 1960
Poster of Rankin/Bass Animated
Rankin/Bass Animated
Arthur Rankin, Jr. will be
89+ in Rankin/Bass Animated
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Unreleased