Joseph Barbera: Co-Founder of Hanna-Barbera Dies at 95

Joseph Barbera was an American animator and producer who co-founded Hanna-Barbera. Born on March 24, 1911, in New York City to Sicilian immigrants, he began as a banker and a cartoonist.

With William Hanna, he created Tom and Jerry at MGM, which won seven Academy Awards. They founded Hanna-Barbera in 1957 and made The Flintstones, Yogi Bear, Scooby-Doo and The Jetsons. The Flintstones was the first animated prime-time hit.

Barbera married Dorothy Earl in 1935 and had four children. He died of natural causes at his home in Studio City, California, on December 18, 2006, at age 95.

Achievements: Seven Academy Awards, eight Emmy Awards, Hollywood Walk of Fame star.

Birth: March 24, 1911 - New York City.

Profession: Animator and producer.

Interesting Facts: He and Hanna worked together for more than 60 years.