Joseph Barbera
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 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 William Hanna. The two men began a collaboration that was at first best known for producing Tom and Jerry and live action films. In 1957, after MGM dissolved their animation department, they co-founded Hanna–Barbera, which became the most successful television animation studio in the business, producing programs such as The Flintstones, The Huckleberry Hound Show, Top Cat, The Jetsons,Scooby-Doo, The Quick Draw McGraw Show, The Smurfs, and Yogi Bear. In 1967, Hanna–Barbera was sold to Taft Broadcasting for $12 million, but Hanna and Barbera remained head of the company until 1991. At that time the studio was sold to Turner Broadcasting System, which in turn was merged with Time Warner, owners of Warner Bros., in 1996; Hanna and Barbera stayed on as advisors.Hanna and Barbera won seven Academy Awards and eight Emmy Awards. Their cartoon shows have become cultural icons, and their cartoon characters have appeared in other media such as films, books, and toys. Hanna–Barbera's shows have a global audience of over 300 million people and have been translated into more than 20 languages.
Known for
ProductionBirthday
March 24, 1911Deathday
December 18, 2006Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
340Place of birth
New York City, New York, USAAlso known as
Joe Barbera, Joseph Roland Barbera, Joseph R. BarberaCast credits
The Mansion Cat
Home Owner (voice)Tom & Jerry's 50th Birthday Bash
SelfThe Flintstones
Man in MersandesThe Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas
Special AppearanceThe Flintstones' 25th Anniversary Celebration
SelfPitcher and the Pin-Up
StuTom & Jerry: Deluxe Anniversary Collection
Jerry (archive sound)Hanna-Barbera's 50th
SelfScooby-Doo, Where Are You Now!
Self - Hanna-Barbera Co-Founder (archive footage)Crew credits
The Flintstones
Executive ProducerThe Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas
Executive Producer, WriterScooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed
Executive Producer, CharactersHey There, It's Yogi Bear!
Director, Producer, StoryScooby-Doo
Executive ProducerMouse Cleaning
DirectorSalt Water Tabby
DirectorThe Bowling Alley-Cat
DirectorA Mouse in the House
DirectorMouse Trouble
DirectorPuss n' Toots
DirectorQuiet Please!
DirectorSpringtime for Thomas
DirectorSufferin' Cats!
DirectorTee for Two
DirectorThe Invisible Mouse
DirectorThe Midnight Snack
Director, StoryThe Mouse Comes to Dinner
DirectorThe Truce Hurts
DirectorTrap Happy
DirectorBaby Puss
Director