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William Denby Hanna (July 14, 1910 – March 22, 2001) was an American animator, voice actor, and occasional musician who is best known for co-creating Tom and Jerry and providing the vocal effects for the series' title characters.
William Hanna was an animator, film director, and television producer. He was the co-founder of the company Hanna-Barbera, with his longtime partner Joseph Barbera. Hanna was born in an Irish-American family, son of William John Hanna (1873-1949) and his wife Avice Joyce Denby.
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- Melrose, New Mexico, USA
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- North Hollywood, California, USA
Jun 28, 2024 · William Hanna (born July 14, 1910, Melrose, N.M., U.S.—died March 22, 2001, Los Angeles, Calif.) was an American animator who, as part of the team of Hanna and Barbera, created popular cartoon characters such as Tom and Jerry, the Flintstones, and Scooby-Doo.
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William Hanna was an animator, film director, and television producer. He was the co-founder of the company Hanna-Barbera, with his longtime partner Joseph Barbera. Hanna was born in an Irish-American family, son of William John Hanna (1873-1949) and his wife Avice Joyce Denby.
- July 14, 1910
- March 22, 2001
Mar 23, 2001 · Animation pioneer and legend William Hanna, who revolutionized television animation along with his partner Joseph Barbera, creating hundreds of enduring characters such as Yogi Bear,...
Dec 30, 2001 · William Hanna, who with his partner, Joseph Barbera, created a host of cartoon characters from the Flintstones to Scooby-Doo, either saved animation or ruined it.
William (Bill) Hanna, was co-chairman and co-founder of Hanna-Barbera, Inc, producer of the world's largest library of animated entertainment.
