William Hanna

Profession: Animator

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Biography: William Hanna formed a partnership with Joseph Barbera in 1957 after they have created "Tom and Jerry" (1940). They became the first animation studio to successfully produce animation especially for television.

Some of their best-known series include "The Huckleberry Hound Show" (1958), "The Flintstones" (1960), "The Jetsons" (1962) and "The Smurfs" (1981).

Together they have won six Emmy Awards and were nominated for two Academy Awards. They won the first Emmy for an animated programme.

Born: July 14, 1910
Birthplace: Melrose, New Mexico, USA

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Cancer

Died: March 22, 2001 (aged 90)
Cause of Death: Throat cancer

Articles and Photos

The Smurfs TV Debut
The Smurfs title card from the 1981 TV series
September 12, 1981

Married Life

1936-08-07 American "The Flintstones" animator William Hanna (26) weds Violet Blanch Wogatzke (23), until his death in 2001

Historical Events

1940-02-10 First "Tom and Jerry" cartoon "Puss Gets the Boot" created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera is released to theatres by MGM
1941-07-19 Tom and Jerry first appear under their own names in cartoon "The Midnight Snack" by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera
1958-09-05 "The Huckleberry Hound Show" by Hanna-Barbera featuring Yogi Bear premieres on US TV
1960-06-20 "The Huckleberry Hound Show" by Hanna-Barbera becomes the first animated programme to win an Emmy
1960-09-30 "The Flintstones" the first animated sitcom created by Hanna-Barbera premieres on ABC in the US
1962-09-23 ABC's 1st color TV series "The Jetsons" premieres, created by Hanna-Barbera and Joseph Barbera
1969-09-13 "Scooby-Doo Where are You" by Hanna-Barbera debuts on CBS in the US
1981-09-12 "The Smurfs" animated cartoon series by Hanna-Barbera first broadcasts in North America
1990-07-06 "Jetsons the Movie" by Hanna-Barbera with Tiffany Darwish, premieres

The Smurfs TV Debut