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William Hanna is a Actor, Director, Scriptwriter, Co-Producer and Songs American born on 14 july 1910 at New Mexico (USA)

William Hanna

William Hanna
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Birth name William Denby Hanna
Nationality USA
Birth 14 july 1910 at New Mexico (USA)
Death 22 march 2001 (at 90 years) at North Hollywood (USA)
Creator of Hanna-Barbera Productions
Awards Emmy Award

William Denby "Bill" Hanna (July 14, 1910 – March 22, 2001) was an American animator, director, producer, voice actor, and cartoon artist, whose film and television cartoon characters entertained millions of people for much of the 20th century.

After working odd jobs in the first months of the Depression, Hanna joined the Harman and Ising animation studio in 1930. During the 1930s, Hanna steadily gained skill and prominence while working on cartoons such as Captain and the Kids. In 1937, while working at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), Hanna met Joseph Barbera. The two men began a collaboration that was at first best known for producing Tom and Jerry and live action films. In 1957, they co-founded Hanna-Barbera, which became the most successful television animation studio in the business, producing programs such as The Flintstones, The Huckleberry Hound Show, The Jetsons, Scooby-Doo, The Smurfs, and Yogi Bear. In 1967, Hanna–Barbera was sold to Taft Broadcasting for $12 million, but Hanna and Barbera remained heads of the company until 1991. At that time, the studio was sold to Turner Broadcasting System, which in turn was merged with Time Warner in 1996; Hanna and Barbera stayed on as advisors.

Hanna and Barbera won seven Academy Awards and eight Emmy Awards. Their cartoons have become cultural icons, and their cartoon characters have appeared in other media such as films, books, and toys. Hanna–Barbera's shows had a worldwide audience of over 300 million people in their 1960s heyday, and have been translated into more than 28 languages.

Biography

William Hanna was born to William John and Avice Joyce (Denby) Hanna in Melrose, New Mexico. He was the third of seven children and the only son. Hanna claimed there was no "war between the sexes" nor sibling rivalry in their home. Hanna described his family as "a red-blooded, Irish-American family". His father was a construction superintendent for railroads as well as water and sewer systems throughout the western regions of America, requiring the family to move frequently.

When Hanna was three years old, the family moved to Baker City, Oregon, where his father worked on the Balm Creek Dam. It was here that Hanna developed his love of the outdoors. The family moved to Logan, Utah, before moving to San Pedro, California, in 1917. During the next two years they moved several times before eventually settling in Watts, California, in 1919.

In 1922, while living in Watts, he joined Scouting. He attended Compton High School from 1925 through 1928, where he played the saxophone in a dance band. His passion for music carried over into his career; he helped write songs for his cartoons, including the theme for The Flintstones. Hanna became an Eagle Scout as a youth and remained active in Scouting throughout his life. As an adult, he served as a Scoutmaster and was recognized by the Boy Scouts of America with their Distinguished Eagle Scout Award in 1985. Despite his numerous career-related awards, Hanna was most proud of this Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. His interests also included sailing and singing in a barbershop quartet. Hanna studied both journalism and structural engineering at Compton City College, but had to drop out of college with the onset of the Great Depression.

On August 7, 1936, Hanna married Violet Blanch Wogatzke (Born: July 23, 1913, Died July 11, 2014.), and they had a marriage lasting 64 years and they had two children, David William and Bonnie Jean, and seven grandchildren. In 1996, Hanna, with assistance from Los Angeles writer Tom Ito, published his autobiography—Joe Barbera had published his two years earlier.

Best films

The Flintstones (1994)
(Director)
Scooby-Doo (2002)
(Characters)
Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004)
(Characters)
Here Are the Smurfs (1984)
(Director)

Usually with

Joseph Barbera
Joseph Barbera
(204 films)
Scott Bradley
Scott Bradley
(123 films)
Kenneth Muse
Kenneth Muse
(101 films)
Fred Quimby
Fred Quimby
(105 films)
Irven Spence
Irven Spence
(93 films)
Source : Wikidata

Filmography of William Hanna (216 films)

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YearNameJobRoles
2018Scooby-Doo! & Batman: The Brave and the BoldCharacters
2018Daphne & VelmaCharacters
2016Tom and Jerry: Back to OzCharacters
2013Scooby-Doo! Stage FrightCharacters
2011Tom and Jerry & The Wizard of OzCharacters
2010Tom and Jerry Meet Sherlock HolmesCreative Producer, Executive Producer
2010Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake MonsterScriptwriter
2009Scooby-Doo! The Mystery BeginsScriptwriter
2007Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker TaleCharacters
2006Tom and Jerry: Shiver Me WhiskersActor, CharactersTom / Jerry (voice) (archive sound)
2006Scooby-Doo! in Where's My Mummy?Scriptwriter
2005Tom and Jerry Blast Off to Mars!Characters
2005Tom and Jerry: The Fast and the FurryCharacters
2005Tom and Jerry: The Karate GuardCharacters
2004Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters UnleashedCharacters
2002Scooby-DooCharacters, Executive Producer
2002Tom and Jerry: The Magic RingCharacters, Producer
2001Scooby-Doo! and the Witch's GhostExecutive Producer
2001Scooby-Doo on Zombie IslandCharacters
2001Scooby-Doo! and the Cyber ChaseCharacters, Executive Producer
2001The Flintstones: On the RocksProducer
2001The Mansion CatCharacters
2000The Flintstones in Viva Rock VegasActor, Writer, Executive ProducerSpecial Appearance
2000Scooby-Doo and the Alien InvadersCharacters, Executive Producer
1995Hard Luck DuckDirector
1994The FlintstonesActor, Director, Story, Executive ProducerExecutive in Boardroom
1994A Flintstones Christmas CarolExecutive Producer
1994Scooby-Doo! in Arabian NightsExecutive Producer
1993Once Upon a ForestProducer
1993The Flintstones: Hollyrock a Bye BabyDirector
1993I Yabba Dabba Do!Actor, Director, Story, ProducerWilliam
1993The Town Santa ForgotExecutive Producer
1992Tom and Jerry: The MovieCharacters
1991The Jetsons Meet the FlintstonesExecutive Producer
1990Jetsons: The MovieDirector, Producer
1988Scooby-Doo! and the Reluctant WerewolfExecutive Producer
1988The Good, the Bad and Huckleberry HoundExecutive Producer
1988Top Cat and the Beverly Hills CatsScriptwriter, Executive Producer
1988Les p'tits schtroumpfsDirector
1988Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul SchoolExecutive Producer
1988Yogi and the Invasion of the Space BearsExecutive Producer
1987Rock OdysseyDirector, Producer
1987Ultraman: The Adventure BeginsExecutive producer
1987Yogi Bear and the Magical Flight of the Spruce GooseExecutive Producer
1987Scooby-Doo! Meets the Boo BrothersExecutive Producer, Songs
1987Yogi's Great EscapeLyricist
1986GoBots: Battle of the Rock LordsExecutive Producer
1984Le bébé schtroumpfDirector
1984Here Are the SmurfsDirector
1983Lucky Luke: Daltons on the LooseDirector, Producer
1982Heidi's SongProducer
1980Yogi's First ChristmasExecutive Producer
1980Le Cousin de Jerry (The Tom and Jerry Comedy Show)Director
1979Casper's First ChristmasExecutive Producer
1979Scooby Goes HollywoodExecutive Producer
1973Charlotte's WebProducer
197320,000 Leagues Under the SeaDirector
1972The Banana Splits in Hocus Pocus ParkDirector, Producer
1972Yogi's Ark LarkDirector, Producer
1972Oliver and the Artful DodgerDirector
1972The Adventures of Robin HoodnikDirector, Producer
1972HardcaseExecutive Producer
1972A Christmas StoryDirector, Producer
1969Les Coureurs aux îlesDirector
1969Le Mauvais ActeurDirector
1969Dans la neige (Les Fous du volant)Director
1969Diabolo le MerveilleuxDirector
1968Project XProducer
1968Gare au gorille (Les Fous du volant)Director
1968Roméo du MexiqueDirector
1968En passant par FantômevilleDirector
1968Que d'ours, que d'oursDirector
1968Temps et ContretempsDirector
1968Pas fou, BuffaloDirector
1968Satanas exagèreDirector
1968Cavernes et CaravernesDirector
1968Torpillages en tous genresDirector
1968Vers HollywoodDirector
1968Gare aux banditsDirector
1968Un train d'enfer (Les Fous du volant)Director
1968Toujours plus viteDirector
1968Haute Voltige (Les Fous du volant)Director
1968Sur le sableDirector
1968Toujours dans la courseDirector
1966The Man Called FlintstoneDirector, Story, Producer
1966Alice in Wonderland or What's a Nice Kid Like You Doing in a Place Like This?Producer
1964Hey There, It's Yogi Bear!Director, Story, Producer
1964Is There a Doctor in the Mouse?Scriptwriter
1962Gay Purr-eeDirector, Producer
1958The Vanishing DuckDirector, Story, Producer
1958Tot WatchersDirector, Producer
1958Happy Go DuckyDirector, Producer
1958Robin HoodwinkedDirector, Story, Producer
1958Royal Cat NapDirector, Story, Producer
1957Timid TabbyActor, Director, Story, ProducerTom / Jerry (voice) (uncredited)
1957Feedin' the KiddieDirector, Producer
1957Tops with PopsDirector, Story, Producer
1957Mucho MouseDirector, Story, Producer
1957Tom's Photo FinishDirector, Story, Producer
1957One Droopy KnightProducer
1957Give and TykeDirector, Producer
1957Scat CatsDirector, Producer
1956Barbecue BrawlDirector, Story, Producer
1956Blue Cat BluesDirector, Producer
1956The Flying SorceressDirector, Producer
1956Muscle Beach TomDirector, Story, Producer
1956The Egg and JerryDirector, Producer
1956Downbeat BearDirector, Producer
1955Smarty CatDirector, Story, Co-Producer
1955Mouse for SaleDirector, Story
1955Good Will To MenDirector, Producer
1955Southbound DucklingDirector, Story
1955Pecos PestDirector, Story
1955Pup on a PicnicDirector, Story
1955Designs on JerryDirector, Story
1955Tom and ChérieDirector, Story
1955That's My MommyDirector, Story, Producer
1954Hic-cup PupDirector, Story
1954Pet PeeveDirector, Story
1954Neapolitan MouseDirector, Story
1954Downhearted DucklingDirector
1954Little School MouseDirector, Story
1954Touché, Pussy Cat!Director, Story
1954Little School MouseDirector, Story
1954Little School MouseDirector, Story
1954Little School MouseDirector, Story
1954Baby ButchDirector, Producer
1954Puppy TaleDirector, Story
1954Posse CatDirector, Story
1953Dangerous When WetActorTom Cat(uncredited)
1953Just DuckyDirector
1953Johann MouseDirector, Story, Producer
1953The Missing MouseDirector, Story
1953Life with TomDirector, Story
1953Two Little IndiansDirector, Producer
1953Jerry and JumboDirector
1953That's My Pup!Director, Story
1952The Two MouseketeersDirector, Writer, Producer
1952The Duck DoctorDirector
1952Smitten KittenDirector
1952The Flying CatDirector, Story, Producer
1952Little RunawayDirector, Story
1952Triplet TroubleDirector, Story
1952Push-Button KittyDirector
1952Fit to Be TiedDirector
1952Cruise CatDirector
1951Jerry's CousinDirector, Story
1951His Mouse FridayDirector
1951Nit-Witty KittyDirector, Story
1951Casanova CatDirector, Story
1951Jerry and the GoldfishDirector
1951Sleepy-Time TomDirector, Story
1951Cat NappingDirector, Story, Co-Producer
1951Slicked-up PupDirector, Story
1950Little QuackerDirector, Story
1950Jerry and the LionDirector, Story
1950Safety SecondDirector, Story
1950The Hollywood BowlDirector, Story
1950Saturday Evening PussActor, Director, StoryTom (voice) (uncredited)
1950Cue Ball CatDirector
1950Texas TomDirector, Story
1950The Framed CatDirector
1949Heavenly PussDirector, Story
1949The Little OrphanActor, Director, Story, ProducerTom / Jerry (voice) (uncredited)
1949Jerry's DiaryDirector, Story, Co-Producer
1949Hatch Up Your TroublesDirector, Story, Co-Producer
1949Love That PupDirector, Story
1949The Cat and the MermouseDirector, Story
1949Tennis ChumpsDirector, Co-Producer
1949Polka-Dot PussDirector, Story
1949Bad Luck BlackieActor, Co-ProducerLarge Dog Scream (voice)
1948Mouse CleaningDirector
1948Old Rockin' Chair TomDirector, Story
1948Professor TomDirector, Story
1948The Truce HurtsActor, Director, Story, Co-ProducerTom / Butch (voice)
1948Kitty FoiledDirector, Story
1947King-Size CanaryCo-Producer
1947Dr. Jekyll and Mr. MouseDirector, Scriptwriter, Co-Producer
1947The Cat ConcertoDirector, Story, Producer
1947Salt Water TabbyDirector
1947A Mouse in the HouseDirector, Story
1947Cat Fishin'Director, Story
1947The Invisible MouseDirector
1947Part Time PalDirector, Story
1946Trap HappyActor, Director, StoryTom (voice)
1946Solid SerenadeActor, Director, Story, Co-ProducerTom (screaming voice)
1946Springtime for ThomasDirector
1946The Milky WaifDirector, Story
1945Quiet Please!Actor, Director, WriterTom (voice) (uncredited)
1945The Mouse Comes to DinnerActor, Director, StoryTom / Jerry (voice) (uncredited)
1945Tee for TwoDirector
1945Mouse in ManhattanDirector, Story
1945Flirty BirdyDirector
1944Mouse TroubleActor, Director, Writer, Co-Producer
1944The Zoot CatActor, Director, Scriptwriter, Co-ProducerTom (voice) (uncredited)
1944The Million Dollar CatActor, Director, StoryTom (voice) (uncredited)
1944Puttin' on the DogDirector, Story
1944The BodyguardDirector, Co-Producer
1944Screwball SquirrelActorScrewy Squirrel's Scream (voice) (uncredited)
1943Red Hot Riding HoodCo-Producer
1943The Yankee Doodle MouseActor, Director, Story, Co-Producer
1943Baby PussActor, DirectorTom (voice) (uncredited)
1943The Lonesome MouseActor, Director, Story(voice) (uncredited)
1943Sufferin' Cats!Actor, DirectorTom's Devil / Tom / Meathead's Yelps (voice) (uncredited)
1943Red Hot Riding HoodCo-Producer
1942Fraidy CatActor, Director, Co-ProducerTom / Jerry (voice) (uncredited)
1942Puss n' TootsDirector, Co-Producer
1942The Bowling Alley-CatActor, DirectorTom (vocal sounds) (uncredited)
1942Fine Feathered FriendDirector
1942Dog TroubleDirector, Co-Producer
1941The Night Before ChristmasDirector, Story, Co-Producer
1941The Midnight SnackDirector, Story, Co-Producer
1940The Milky WayCo-Producer
1940Puss Gets the BootActor, Director, Story, Co-ProducerJinx (voice) (uncredited)
1939Peace on EarthDirector, Associate Producer
1936To SpringDirector, Story