English Cartoon The Tom And Jerry Show - Cast & Crew

Joseph Ronald “Joe” Barbera was an American animator, director, producer, storyboard artist and cartoonist. He along with his partner William Hanna created famous cartoon characters like Tom and Jerry which still entertain millions of people worldwide. Barbera was born on March 24, 1911 in a neighbourhood called the Little Italy at 10 Delancey Street Manhattan, New York. His parents Vincent Barbera,an Italian immigrant, and Francesca Calvacca moved to Flatbush Brooklyn, New York when Barbera was four months old. He was the eldest son and had two younger brothers, Larry and Ted. His father owned three barbershops. When Barbera turned 15, his father left the family and eventually his maternal uncle Jim took over the responsibility. He completed his schooling at Erasmus Hall High School, Brooklyn in 1928.

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William Denby “Bill” Hanna was an American animator, cartoonist, director, producer and voice actor. He was one of the finest 20th-century entertainers whose works such as Tom and Jerry, The Smurfs and Scooby-Doo touched millions of hearts around the globe. William Hanna was born in Melrose New Mexico, U.S. on 14th July, 1910. His father, William John was a construction superintendent while his mother, Avice Joyce (Denby) Hanna was a homemaker. They were seven siblings in all of whom he was the third child, and he was a cancer zodiac sign. Due to his father’s profession, the family had to move frequently before settling in Watts, California in 1919. Here, Hanna joined scouting and became an Eagle Scout. He continued to remain active in scouting throughout his life. Hanna studied at Compton High School (1925-1928).