Joe Ruby

Animator

Birthday March 30, 1933

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Los Angeles, CA

DEATH DATE Aug 26, 2020 (87)

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About

American animator, writer, and producer who is best known for co-creating the animated series Scooby-Doo. He and his partner, Ken Spears, founded the Ruby-Spears production company in 1977. Throughout his career, he created and oversaw many animated television shows.

Before Fame

He started his career in television at Walt Disney Productions.

Trivia

During the Korean war, he worked as a sonar operator in the United States Navy.

Family Life

He was married to Carole Ruby, with whom he had four children. 

Associated With

He was hired by network executive Fred Silverman to supervise the production of CBS's Saturday morning cartoon lineup.