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Buckminster Fuller(1895-1983)

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Buckminster Fuller
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The World of Buckminster Fuller (1974)
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Buckminster Fuller was born on 12 July 1895 in Milton, Massachusetts, USA. He is known for 'Kukan': The Battle Cry of China (1941), Earth II (1971) and The Magical World of Disney (1954). He was married to Anne Fuller. He died on 1 July 1983 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
BornJuly 12, 1895
DiedJuly 1, 1983(87)
BornJuly 12, 1895
DiedJuly 1, 1983(87)
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Known for

Niles Welch, Yutang Lin, and Ralph Schoolman in 'Kukan': The Battle Cry of China (1941)
'Kukan': The Battle Cry of China
7.2
  • Animation Department(as R. B. Fuller)
  • 1941
Earth II (1971)
Earth II
5.5
TV Movie
  • Art Department(as R. Buckminster Fuller)
  • 1971
Walt Disney in The Magical World of Disney (1954)
The Magical World of Disney
8.3
TV Series
  • Self(as R. Buckminster Fuller)
Natalie Wood and Jacques Sernas in Camera Three (1954)
Camera Three
6.3
TV Series
  • Self(as R.Buckminster Fuller)

Credits

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Animation Department

  • Niles Welch, Yutang Lin, and Ralph Schoolman in 'Kukan': The Battle Cry of China (1941)
    'Kukan': The Battle Cry of China
    7.2
    • maps graphics and animation: Ted Eshbaugh Studios (as R. B. Fuller)
    • 1941

Art Department

  • Earth II (1971)
    Earth II
    5.5
    TV Movie
    • designer: Dymaxion map (as R. Buckminster Fuller)
    • 1971

Additional Crew

  • Earth II (1971)
    Earth II
    5.5
    TV Movie
    • technical advisor: Earth (as R. Buckminster Fuller)
    • 1971

Videos2

The World of Buckminster Fuller
Trailer 1:28
The World of Buckminster Fuller
Isamu Noguchi trailer
Trailer 0:58
Isamu Noguchi trailer
Isamu Noguchi trailer
Trailer 0:58
Isamu Noguchi trailer

Personal details

  • Official site
    • Buckminster Fuller Institutue
  • Alternative names
    • R. B. Fuller
  • Height
    • 5′ 2″ (1.57 m)
  • Born
    • July 12, 1895
    • Milton, Massachusetts, USA
  • Died
    • July 1, 1983
    • Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Spouse
    • Anne FullerJuly 12, 1917 - July 1, 1983 (his death, 2 children)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Biographical Movie
    • 2 Print Biographies
    • 2 Articles

Did you know

  • Trivia
    When he flew on jetliners, he stuffed his jacket with newspaper to keep from getting a cold.
  • Quotes
    (When asked why many of his buildings were designed to be portable): "Trees have roots, people have feet."
  • Trademark
    Wore thick glasses Talked with his hands when ever he gave a speech
  • Nickname
    • Bucky Fuller

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