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“Bill Hanna and I owe an awful lot to television, but we both got our start and built the first phase of our partnership in the movies.”

Quote by Joseph Barbera

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Joseph Barbera, born on March 24, 1911 in Italy, was a renowned animator. Alongside William Hanna, he co-founded Hanna-Barbera Productions, creating iconic animated characters such as Tom and Jerry from 'Tom and Jerry'. Barbera's works are known for their humor, wit, and unique artistic style. more

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