Joseph Barbera
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Summary
Joseph Barbera was born on March 24, 1911[1], in New York City[2]. He died on December 18, 2006[3], in Los Angeles[4]. He worked as a film producer[5], film director[6], animator[7], executive producer[8], and bank teller[9]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,311 views/month, #6,541 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Little Italy[11]
- Place of death: Studio City[12]
- Place of burial: Forest Lawn Memorial Park[13]
- Child: Brandon Sawyer[14]
- Country of citizenship: United States[15]
- Ethnic group: Sicilian Americans[16]
- Occupation: television producer[17], comics artist[18]
- Employer: Van Beuren Studios[19], Fleischer Studios[20], Terrytoons[21], Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer cartoon studio[22]
- Educated at: Erasmus Hall High School[23], Pratt Institute[24], The Derryfield School[25]
- Award received: Governors Award[26], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[27], Daytime Emmy Award[28], Winsor McCay Award[29]
- Member of: William Hanna and Joseph Barbera[30]
- Sex or gender: male[31]
- Commons category: Joseph Barbera[32]
- Family name: Barbera[33]
- Given name: Joseph[34], Roland[35]
- Filmography: Joseph Barbera filmography[36]
- Partner in business or sport: William Hanna[37]
- Described by source: Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum biographical files[38]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[40]
- Name in native language: Joseph Roland Barbera[41]
- Number of children: 4[42]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Joseph Barbera include Hanna-Barbera[43].
Why It Matters
Joseph Barbera has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
Entities named for him include Hanna-Barbera[43].
FAQs
Where was Joseph Barbera born?
Joseph Barbera's place of birth was New York City[2].
Where did Joseph Barbera die?
Joseph Barbera passed away in Los Angeles[4].
What did Joseph Barbera do for work?
Joseph Barbera worked as a film producer[5], film director[6], animator[7], executive producer[8], and bank teller[9].
Where did Joseph Barbera go to school?
Joseph Barbera was educated at Erasmus Hall High School[23], Pratt Institute[24], and The Derryfield School[25].
What awards did Joseph Barbera receive?
Honors received include Governors Award[26], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[27], Daytime Emmy Award[28], and Winsor McCay Award[29].