VIRGIL ROSS - LOONEY TUNES ART COLLECTION
Ross was a legendary animator who worked primarily at Warner Brothers during the 'Golden Age of Animation.' As a trainee in 1930, he joined Tex Avery at Leon Schlesinger's 'Termite Terrace' and stayed with Warner Brothers until their cartoon department closed in 1964.
Known for his facial expressions and movement expertise, Ross contributed to iconic characters like Bugs Bunny, Yosemite Sam, and Sylvester. He later worked on "Batman," *Superman*, and "Star Trek" cartoons at Filmation in the 1960s and 1970s. In 1988, he received the Winsor McCay Award for lifetime achievement in animation.