Production
Joseph Barbera
- Born
- Mar 24, 1911 · Aged 95
- Died
- Dec 18, 2006
- Place of birth
- Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Gender
- Male
- Movie credits
- 14
- TV credits
- 2
- Directing credits
- 244
Also known as (3)
- Joe Barbera
- Joseph Roland Barbera
- Joseph R. Barbera
Biography
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…
