Portrait of Joseph Barbera

Production

Joseph Barbera

Career

Active from 1937 to 2025, busiest in 1972 with 17 main titles.

Average score
GoodWatch score68/100
Highest rated
Poster for Tom & Jerry
Tom & Jerry
GoodWatch score85/100

What stands out

Compared with the average well-known movie, over 203 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.

Energy: 3.6 versus catalog average 4.6EnergyHeart: 4.1 versus catalog average 4.2HeartHumor: 3.7 versus catalog average 2.6HumorWorld: 4.4 versus catalog average 5.6WorldCraft: 3.5 versus catalog average 5.3CraftStyle: 5.8 versus catalog average 5.9Style
Joseph Barbera Catalog average

Rarely in their work

  • Psychological
    1.1, average 5.5
  • Contemporary Realism
    1.1, average 5.4
  • Melancholy
    1.0, average 4.7
  • Social Commentary
    1.3, average 4.9

Main genres

Select a genre to see those titles.

Recurring tags

  • Slapstick Comedy 31
  • Classic Animation 24
  • Family-Friendly 22
  • Classic Hanna-Barbera 20
  • Classic Cartoon 17
  • Wholesome Entertainment 14
  • Nostalgic 13
  • Family Friendly 11
  • Nostalgic Cartoon 11
  • Slapstick Humor 10
  • Hanna-Barbera 9
  • Nostalgic Animation 8

Works often with

People in at least two of their main titles.

Movies and TV shows

365
Type
Role
Score
Decade
Genre
Group by

Upcoming

5 titles
Tom and Jerry
Tom and Jerry
GoodWatch score 46

Characters

Gli antenati - Largo ai giovani
Gli antenati - Largo ai giovani

Executive Producer

Untitled The Flintstones Film
Untitled The Flintstones Film

Characters

Untitled Live Action Bamm-Bamm Film
Untitled Live Action Bamm-Bamm Film

Characters

The Jetsons
The Jetsons

Characters

2020s

6 titles · average score 51
Tom and Jerry: The Golden Era Anthology (1940–1958)
Tom and Jerry: The Golden Era Anthology (1940–1958) (2025)

Director

Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass
Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass (2025)
GoodWatch score 44

Characters

Tom and Jerry: The Complete CinemaScope Collection
Tom and Jerry: The Complete CinemaScope Collection (2025)

Producer

Tom and Jerry Cowboy Up!
Tom and Jerry Cowboy Up! (2022)
GoodWatch score 59

Characters

Tom and Jerry: Snowman's Land
Tom and Jerry: Snowman's Land (2022)
GoodWatch score 60

Characters

Tom & Jerry
Tom & Jerry (2021)
GoodWatch score 42

Characters

2010s

20 titles · average score 54
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Cases
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Cases (2018)

TV show · Creator

Scooby-Doo! & Batman: The Brave and the Bold
Scooby-Doo! & Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2018)
GoodWatch score 73

Characters

Daphne & Velma
Daphne & Velma (2018)
GoodWatch score 43

Characters

Tom and Jerry: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Tom and Jerry: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (2017)
GoodWatch score 51

Characters

Tom and Jerry: Back to Oz
Tom and Jerry: Back to Oz (2016)
GoodWatch score 59

Characters

Scooby-Doo! Stage Fright
Scooby-Doo! Stage Fright (2013)
GoodWatch score 72

Characters

Scooby-Doo! and the Skeletons
Scooby-Doo! and the Skeletons (2012)

Director

Scooby-Doo! and the Pirates
Scooby-Doo! and the Pirates (2011)

Director

Tom and Jerry & The Wizard of Oz
Tom and Jerry & The Wizard of Oz (2011)
GoodWatch score 62

Characters

Tom and Jerry: Golden Collection Volume One
Tom and Jerry: Golden Collection Volume One (2011)

Creator

Top Cat: The Movie
Top Cat: The Movie (2011)
GoodWatch score 31

Characters

Tom and Jerry Meet Sherlock Holmes
Tom and Jerry Meet Sherlock Holmes (2010)
GoodWatch score 63

Characters

2000s

43 titles · average score 63
Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale
Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale (2007)
GoodWatch score 66

Characters, Executive Producer

Tom and Jerry: The Fast and the Furry
Tom and Jerry: The Fast and the Furry (2005)
GoodWatch score 69

Characters, Story

The Karate Guard
The Karate Guard (2005)
GoodWatch score 64

Writer, Executive Producer

Scooby-Doo! in Where's My Mummy?
Scooby-Doo! in Where's My Mummy? (2005)
GoodWatch score 67

Executive Producer

Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed
Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004)
GoodWatch score 42

Executive Producer

Scooby-Doo! and the Loch Ness Monster
Scooby-Doo! and the Loch Ness Monster (2004)
GoodWatch score 66

Executive Producer

Scooby-Doo Meets Batman
Scooby-Doo Meets Batman (2002)
GoodWatch score 71

Producer, Director

Scooby-Doo! Winter WonderDog
Scooby-Doo! Winter WonderDog (2002)
GoodWatch score 72

Producer, Director

Scooby-Doo
Scooby-Doo (2002)
GoodWatch score 45

Executive Producer

The Mansion Cat
The Mansion Cat (2001)
GoodWatch score 56

as Home Owner (voice)

Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase
Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase (2001)
GoodWatch score 65

Executive Producer

The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas
The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas (2000)
GoodWatch score 32

as Special Appearance

1990s

21 titles · average score 61
Scooby-Doo! and the Witch's Ghost
Scooby-Doo! and the Witch's Ghost (1999)
GoodWatch score 62

Executive Producer

Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island
Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island (1998)
GoodWatch score 83

Characters

The Flintstones
The Flintstones (1994)
GoodWatch score 38

as Man in Mersandes

Scooby-Doo! in Arabian Nights
Scooby-Doo! in Arabian Nights (1994)
GoodWatch score 57

Executive Producer

A Flintstones Christmas Carol
A Flintstones Christmas Carol (1994)
GoodWatch score 64

Executive Producer

Yogi the Easter Bear
Yogi the Easter Bear (1994)
GoodWatch score 65

Executive Producer, Story Editor

I Yabba-Dabba Do!
I Yabba-Dabba Do! (1993)
GoodWatch score 64

as Joe (voice)

The Town Santa Forgot
The Town Santa Forgot (1993)
GoodWatch score 70

Executive Producer

The Flintstones: Hollyrock a Bye Baby
The Flintstones: Hollyrock a Bye Baby (1993)
GoodWatch score 71

Executive Producer

Tom and Jerry: The Movie
Tom and Jerry: The Movie (1992)
GoodWatch score 34

Characters

Timeless Tales: The Steadfast Tin Soldier
Timeless Tales: The Steadfast Tin Soldier (1991)

Executive Producer

Jetsons: The Movie
Jetsons: The Movie (1990)
GoodWatch score 46

Director, Producer

1980s

38 titles · average score 64
Scooby-Doo! and the Reluctant Werewolf
Scooby-Doo! and the Reluctant Werewolf (1988)
GoodWatch score 66

Executive Producer

Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul School
Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul School (1988)
GoodWatch score 69

Executive Producer

The Good, the Bad and Huckleberry Hound
The Good, the Bad and Huckleberry Hound (1988)
GoodWatch score 67

Executive Producer

Rock Odyssey
Rock Odyssey (1987)

Writer, Director

Scooby-Doo! Meets the Boo Brothers
Scooby-Doo! Meets the Boo Brothers (1987)
GoodWatch score 69

Executive Producer

The Jetsons Meet the Flintstones
The Jetsons Meet the Flintstones (1987)
GoodWatch score 62

Executive Producer

Here Are the Smurfs
Here Are the Smurfs (1984)

Director

Le bébé schtroumpf
Le bébé schtroumpf (1984)

Director

Lucky Luke: Daltons on the Loose
Lucky Luke: Daltons on the Loose (1983)
GoodWatch score 62

Producer, Director

Heidi's Song
Heidi's Song (1982)
GoodWatch score 70

Writer

Yogi's First Christmas
Yogi's First Christmas (1980)
GoodWatch score 67

Executive Producer

Belle Starr
Belle Starr (1980)

Executive Producer

1970s

38 titles · average score 61
C.H.O.M.P.S.
C.H.O.M.P.S. (1979)
GoodWatch score 42

Producer, Story

The Three Musketeers
The Three Musketeers (1973)

Director

Scooby-Doo! Meets the Harlem Globetrotters
Scooby-Doo! Meets the Harlem Globetrotters (1973)

Director

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1973)

Director

Charlotte's Web
Charlotte's Web (1973)
GoodWatch score 72

Producer

Scooby-Doo Meets The Addams Family
Scooby-Doo Meets The Addams Family (1972)
GoodWatch score 66

Producer, Director

Scooby-Doo! Meets the Harlem Globetrotters
Scooby-Doo! Meets the Harlem Globetrotters (1972)
GoodWatch score 61

Director

The Thanksgiving That Almost Wasn't
The Thanksgiving That Almost Wasn't (1972)

Producer, Director

Yogi's Ark Lark
Yogi's Ark Lark (1972)

Producer, Director

A Christmas Story
A Christmas Story (1972)
GoodWatch score 50

Director, Producer

The Banana Splits in Hocus Pocus Park
The Banana Splits in Hocus Pocus Park (1972)

Producer, Director

Oliver and the Artful Dodger
Oliver and the Artful Dodger (1972)

Director, Producer

1960s

54 titles · average score 62
Shutter Bugged Cat
Shutter Bugged Cat (1967)
GoodWatch score 55

Director

The Man Called Flintstone
The Man Called Flintstone (1966)
GoodWatch score 59

Director, Story

Matinee Mouse
Matinee Mouse (1966)
GoodWatch score 57

Director

Horse Shoo
Horse Shoo (1965)

Director

Hey There, It's Yogi Bear!
Hey There, It's Yogi Bear! (1964)
GoodWatch score 63

Director, Story

Christmas Flintstone
Christmas Flintstone (1964)
GoodWatch score 77

Director

Raggedy Rug
Raggedy Rug (1964)

Director

Bear Hug
Bear Hug (1964)

Director

Bear Up!
Bear Up! (1963)

Director

Yogi's Birthday Party
Yogi's Birthday Party (1962)

Director, Producer

Bungle Uncle
Bungle Uncle (1962)

Producer, Director

Swash Buckled
Swash Buckled (1962)

Producer, Director

1950s

81 titles · average score 70
Pecos Pest
Pecos Pest (1955)
GoodWatch score 73

Director

Downhearted Duckling
Downhearted Duckling (1954)
GoodWatch score 70

Director

Mice Follies
Mice Follies (1954)
GoodWatch score 76

Director

Posse Cat
Posse Cat (1954)
GoodWatch score 69

Director

Neapolitan Mouse
Neapolitan Mouse (1954)
GoodWatch score 66

Director

Johann Mouse
Johann Mouse (1953)
GoodWatch score 71

Director

Just Ducky
Just Ducky (1953)
GoodWatch score 71

Director

Triplet Trouble
Triplet Trouble (1952)
GoodWatch score 73

Director

Little Runaway
Little Runaway (1952)
GoodWatch score 71

Director

Cat Napping
Cat Napping (1951)
GoodWatch score 72

Director

Casanova Cat
Casanova Cat (1951)
GoodWatch score 70

Director

Safety Second
Safety Second (1950)
GoodWatch score 71

Director

1940s

53 titles · average score 72
Heavenly Puss
Heavenly Puss (1949)
GoodWatch score 79

Director

Tennis Chumps
Tennis Chumps (1949)
GoodWatch score 72

Director

Mouse Cleaning
Mouse Cleaning (1948)
GoodWatch score 72

Director

Solid Serenade
Solid Serenade (1946)
GoodWatch score 78

Director

Quiet Please!
Quiet Please! (1945)
GoodWatch score 74

Director

The Bodyguard
The Bodyguard (1944)
GoodWatch score 75

Director

Sufferin' Cats!
Sufferin' Cats! (1943)
GoodWatch score 72

Director

Baby Puss
Baby Puss (1943)
GoodWatch score 69

Director

Dog Trouble
Dog Trouble (1942)
GoodWatch score 73

Director

Fraidy Cat
Fraidy Cat (1942)
GoodWatch score 72

Director

The Night Before Christmas
The Night Before Christmas (1941)
GoodWatch score 76

Director, Story

Puss Gets the Boot
Puss Gets the Boot (1940)
GoodWatch score 73

Director, Story

1930s

6 titles · average score 61
The Bookworm
The Bookworm (1939)
GoodWatch score 60

Writer

Petunia Natural Park
Petunia Natural Park (1939)

Writer

The Mad Maestro
The Mad Maestro (1939)
GoodWatch score 67

Writer

The Captain's Christmas
The Captain's Christmas (1938)
GoodWatch score 56

Writer

The Big Game Haunt
The Big Game Haunt (1937)

Story

The Hay Ride
The Hay Ride (1937)

Story