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    Michael Maltese

    American screenwriter

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  1. Michael Maltese (February 6, 1908 – February 22, 1981) was an American story man for classic animated cartoon shorts. He is best known for working in the 1950s on a series of Merrie Melodies cartoons with director Chuck Jones.

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    • Mike Maltese
    • 1935–1980
  2. Actor. Animation Department. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. During the heyday of cartoon slapstick in Hollywood, one basic tenet held precedence: namely, that an inseparable connection existed between perennial antagonists like Tom and Jerry, Sylvester and Tweetie, Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner, Bugs Bunny and Yosemite Sam (or Elmer Fudd).

    • Writer, Actor, Animation Department
    • February 6, 1908
    • Michael Maltese
    • February 22, 1981
  3. Michael Maltese was a prolific and influential cartoon writer and storyboard artist who worked for Warner Brothers and Hanna-Barbera. He created or co-created many iconic characters, such as Pepe Le Pew, Yosemite Sam, Michigan J. Frog, and the Road Runner/Coyote.

    • February 6, 1908
    • February 22, 1981
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  5. Michael R. Maltese (6 February 1908 - 22 February 1981) was a long-time storyboard artist and screenwriter for classic animated cartoon shorts. In May 1937, Maltese was hired by Leon Schlesinger Productions, which seven years later became Warner Bros. Cartoons, Inc. Maltese appeared on camera in...

  6. Oct 19, 2011 · Learn about the life and work of Michael Maltese, who created iconic characters and cartoons for Warner Brothers and Hanna-Barbera. Explore his papers, which include title cells, storyboards, comic book scripts, and more.

  7. Michael R. Maltese was an American story man for classic animated cartoon shorts, best known for working in the 1950s on a series of Merrie Melodies cartoons with director Chuck Jones, notably "What's Opera, Doc?" which is widely regarded by industry professionals as the best animated short of...

  8. Biography. In 1941, Maltese was hired by Leon Schlesinger Productions, which three years later became Warner Bros. Cartoons, Inc. (Maltese had actually appeared on camera in the 1940 Porky Pig cartoon You Ought to Be in Pictures as a live-action guard at the Warner Bros. entrance gate, who winds up chasing the animated Porky around the Warners ...

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