
Is Joseph Barbera A-List?
YesA
Yes — Joseph Barbera is an A-list celebrity, a household name with massive fame and influence.
Reached A-list in 1960
The Flintstones Premiere
Ranking Timeline
1937D$0.01M
MGM: Meets William Hanna
Begins collaboration.
1940C▲$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M
Tom and Jerry Debut
Creates iconic cartoon characters.
1957B▲$1M+$0.9M
Hanna-Barbera Productions Formed
Revolutionizes animation.
1960A▲$10M+$9M
The Flintstones Premiere
Creates primetime animated sitcom.
1962A$30M+$20M
The Jetsons Debut
Futuristic cartoon becomes popular.
1969A$75M+$45M
Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!
Mystery-solving dog show becomes hit.
1991A$150M+$75M
Turner Broadcasting Acquisition
Hanna-Barbera is acquired by Turner.
2001A$200M+$50M
Last Tom and Jerry Film
A Tom and Jerry film is released.
2006A$200M
Death in Los Angeles
Barbera dies in Los Angeles.
2026A$200M
Animation Legacy
Enduring impact on animation.
Last updated: February 25, 2026