Remembering Joseph Barbera
In 1937, Barbera joined Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) as a sketch artist, where he met William Hanna. Together, they created the iconic “Tom and Jerry” series, producing over 100 episodes between 1940 and 1957, and winning seven Academy Awards
Remembering Joseph Barbera
Joseph Roland Barbera was born on March 24, 1911, in New York City, New York. He began his career as a bank accountant but soon transitioned into cartooning, selling his first cartoon to Collier’s magazine. In 1937, Barbera joined Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) as a sketch artist, where he met William Hanna. Together, they created the iconic “Tom and Jerry” series, producing over 100 episodes between 1940 and 1957, and winning seven Academy Awards for Best Animated Short Subject during that period.
In 1957, after MGM closed its animation department, Barbera and Hanna co-founded Hanna-Barbera Productions. The studio became a pioneer in television animation, creating numerous beloved series such as “The Flintstones,” “The Jetsons,” “Yogi Bear,” and “Scooby-Doo.” Their innovative use of limited animation techniques allowed them to produce content more efficiently for television audiences.
Joseph Barbera passed away on December 18, 2006, in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 95. His contributions to animation have left a lasting legacy, with characters and shows that continue to entertain audiences worldwide.
Watch Joseph Barbera on creating “Tom and Jerry” with William Hanna
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