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Joseph Barbera

Joseph Barbera

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24 Mar 1911
18 Dec 2006
Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

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 an...

Also Known As

Joe Barbera, Joseph Roland Barbera, Joseph R. Barbera

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