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William Hanna
1910–2001Melrose, NMHistoric
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Why Included
Co-founded Hanna-Barbera with Joseph Barbera; Tom and Jerry; New Mexico Italian-English heritage
Biography
7 Academy Awards; 8 Emmy Awards; co-created Tom and Jerry; Hanna-Barbera defined Saturday morning cartoons
Notable For
- Co-founded Hanna-Barbera with Joseph Barbera
- Tom and Jerry
- New Mexico Italian-English heritage
Frequently Asked Questions
Is William Hanna Italian?
Yes — William Hanna is of Italian heritage with roots in Italian-English. Co-founded Hanna-Barbera with Joseph Barbera; Tom and Jerry; New Mexico Italian-English heritage
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Film & Television
- Specialty
- Animation
- Years
- 1910–2001
- Birth Place
- Melrose, NM
- Regional Ancestry
- Italian-English
- Publication Status
- Published
- Ancestry Verification
- Needs Review
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