Joseph Barbera

Animator and co-founder of Hanna-Barbera

Joseph Barbera - Animator and co-founder of Hanna-Barbera
Born

March 24th, 1911
113 years ago

Died

December 18th, 2006
18 years ago — 95 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A prominent animator, director, and producer, co-founded Hanna-Barbera, a studio that revolutionized television animation. The studio produced numerous iconic series, including 'The Flintstones,' 'Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!', and 'The Jetsons.' Throughout his career, worked collaboratively with William Hanna to create beloved characters and innovative storytelling techniques that shaped the landscape of animation. Contributed significantly to the format of animated television series and is recognized for pioneering the use of limited animation techniques, which allowed for higher output with constrained budgets. The prolific output of Hanna-Barbera helped establish animation as a staple in family entertainment during the mid-20th century.

Co-founded Hanna-Barbera Studios

Created 'The Flintstones'

Created 'Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!'

Created 'The Jetsons'

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