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    • William Hanna

    American animator (–)

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

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    Born

    William Denby Hanna


    ()July 14,

    Melrose, New Mexico Territory, U.S.

    DiedMarch 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&#;active–
    Notable work
    Spouse

    Violet Wogatzke

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    William Denby "Bill" Hanna (July 14, – March 22, ) 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 Harman and Isinganimationstudio in and steadily gained skill and prominence while w