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Joseph Barbera

American animator and cartoonist (1911–2006)

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Joseph Barbera was an American animator and cartoonist who lived from 1911 to 2006 and created some of the most famous animated characters and shows in television history. He matters because his work, often done in collaboration with William Hanna, shaped the medium of animation and entertained millions of people across generations.

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Person · Open Library

Born: 1911
Died: 2006
Works: 5

Top works

Los pitufos
Tom and Jerry Annual 1980
Mao he lao shu
Charlotte's web
My life in 'toons

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Film & TV

Production · Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Joseph Roland "Joe" Barbera was an influential American animator, director, producer, storyboard artist, and cartoon artist, whose movie and television cartoon characters entertained millions of fans worldwide for much of the twentieth century. Through his young adult years, Barbera lived, attended college, and began his career in New York City. After working odd jobs and as a banker, Barbera…

Known for

Scooby-Doo, Where Are You Now! — Self - Hanna-Barbera Co-Founder (archive footage)2021
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Cases2018
Tom & Jerry: Deluxe Anniversary Collection — Jerry (voice) (archive sound) (uncredited)2010
Cartoon Network Christmas: Yuletide Follies — (voice)2004
Pitcher and the Pin-Up — Stu2003

Article

Joseph Roland Barbera (/bɑːrˈbɛərə/ bar-BAIR-ə; Italian: [barˈbɛːra]; March 24, 1911 – December 18, 2006) was an American animator and cartoonist. He co-founded the animation studio Hanna-Barbera alongside William Hanna.

Born to Italian immigrants in New York City, Barbera hesitantly joined Van Beuren Studios in 1932 and subsequently Terrytoons in 1936. In 1937, he moved to California, and while working at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), Barbera met Hanna. The two men began a collaboration that was at first best known for producing Tom and Jerry.