William Hanna

American animator, director, and producer. Co-founder of Hanna-Barbera Productions, one of the most influential animation studios of the 20th century. He created iconic characters such as Tom and Jerry, The Flintstones, The Jetsons, Scooby-Doo, and Yogi Bear, developing techniques that revolutionized television animation. He won seven Academy Awards for the Tom and Jerry series.