
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
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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Joseph Roland Barbera was an American animator and cartoonist. He co-founded the animation studio Hanna-Barbera alongside William Hanna.
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.
Roland Barbera was born on March 24, 1911.
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.
Other famous people named Roland
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
Would you name your baby Roland?
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Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
Legend.
— anon
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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