Animators who died on December 18

Take a focused look at the animators who passed away on December 18. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 2006 Joseph Barbera

  Joseph Barbera was a renowned American animator, cartoonist, director, and producer best known as the co-founder of Hanna-Barbera, a studio responsible for some of the most iconic animated television series in history, including The Flintstones, The Jetsons, Scooby-Doo, and Tom and Jerry. [bio]