William Hanna

Cartoonist

Birthday July 14, 1910

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Melrose, NM

DEATH DATE Mar 22, 2001 (90)

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About

Along with Joe Barbera, he and his partner created The Flintstones. The duo won seven Academy Awards and eight Emmys for their work. In addition to animating, he also lent his voice to countless cartoon projects. 

Before Fame

He became an Eagle Scout and loved the outdoors as a child, in addition to playing the saxophone.

Trivia

During the 1960s, he had an estimated 300,000,000 people watching his cartoons. He has produced over 500 different projects throughout his prolific career. 

Family Life

He married Violet Blanch Wogatzke in 1936. He had a son named David and a daughter named Bonnie.

Associated With

He had a small appearance in Invitation to Dance alongside Gene Kelly.