Joseph Roland "Joe" Barbera (March 24, 1911 – December 18, 2006) was an American animator, cartoon artist, storyboard artist, director, producer, and co-founder, together with William Hanna, of Hanna-Barbera. The studio produced well-known cartoons such as Tom and Jerry, The Huckleberry Hound Show, The Flintstones, The Jetsons, Scooby-Doo as well as the musical film, Charlotte's Web.
Joseph Barbera died at the age of 95 of natural causes at his home in Studio City, Los Angeles on December 18, 2006, ending a successful seventy year career in animation. His wife, Sheila, was at his side at the time according to Warner Bros. spokesman Gary Miereanu.
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