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William Hanna

American animator (1910–2001)

For other people named William Hanna, see William Hanna (disambiguation).

William Hanna

Hanna in 1977

Born

William Denby Hanna


(1910-07-14)July 14, 1910

Melrose, New Mexico Territory, U.S.

DiedMarch 22, 2001(2001-03-22) (aged 90)

Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Resting placeAscension Cemetery, Lake Forest, California, U.S.
Other namesBill Hanna
Occupations
  • Animator
  • musician
  • voice actor
Years active1930–2001
Notable work
Spouse

Violet Wogatzke

(m. 1936)​
Children2

William Denby "Bill" Hanna (July 14, 1910 – March 22, 2001) was an American animator, voice actor, and occasional musician who is best known for co-creating Tom and Jerry and providing the vocal effects for the series' title characters.

Alongside Joseph Barbera, he also founded the animation studio and production company Hanna-Barbera.

Hanna joined the Ha

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