Roland Barbera
American animator and cartoonist (1911–2006)
1911 — 2006
Quick Facts
Profession
American animator and cartoonist (1911–2006)
Born
March 24, 1911
Died
2006 (age ~95)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
screenwriter, animator, television producer
United StatesBorn in Little ItalyDied in Studio City
1911
Born in Little Italy (1911-03-24)
1976
Awardstar on Hollywood Walk of Fame
1977
AwardWinsor McCay Award
2006
Died in Studio City
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Joseph Roland Barbera was an American animator and cartoonist. He co-founded the animation studio Hanna-Barbera alongside William Hanna.
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Who is Roland Barbera?+
Joseph Roland Barbera was an American animator and cartoonist. He co-founded the animation studio Hanna-Barbera alongside William Hanna.
What does the name Roland mean?+
The name Roland means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From -, from lit=fame-land. Name of a paladin of Charlemagne in medieval French romance. Orlando.". It is of German origin.
When was Roland Barbera born?+
Roland Barbera was born on March 24, 1911.
When did Roland Barbera die?+
Roland Barbera died in 2006, at approximately 95 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From -, from lit=fame-land. Name of a paladin of Charlemagne in medieval French romance. Orlando.
The name Roland is of German origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From -, from lit=fame-land. Name of a paladin of Charlemagne in medieval French romance. Orlando.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Roland — March 24, 1911
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
Legend.
— anon
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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