The Woody Woodpecker Show
1957
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Birth name. Joseph Benson Hardaway. Nickname. Bugs. Mini Bio. Animator, gag writer, storyboard artist and director Ben Hardaway is fondly remembered for his important contributions to Warner Brothers cartoons and as co-creator (with Walter Lantz) and voice (1944-1949) of Woody Woodpecker.
1938. Ben Hardaway introduces a rabbit character in Porky's Hare Hunt which will eventually become WB's breakout superstar. Porky in Wackyland, a milestone short for Bob Clampett. The Night Watchman, the directorial debut of the still Disney-influenced Chuck Jones.
Joseph Benson 'Ben' (a.k.a. 'Bugs') Hardaway (May 21, 1895 – February 5, 1957) was an American storyboard artist, animator, voice actor, gagman, writer and director for several American animation studios during The Golden Age of Hollywood animation.
Ben Hardaway. Born. Joseph Benson Hardaway May 21, 1895 Belton, Missouri, U.S. Died. February 5, 1957 (aged 61) Los Angeles, California, U.S. Alternate names. Bugs Hardaway. Occupation. Storyboard artist, animator, voice actor, gagman, writer, director. Years active. 1912-1917, 1920-1951. Children. Bob Hardaway.
Joseph Benson Hardaway was an American storyboard artist, animator, voice actor, gagman, writer and director for several American animation studios during The Golden Age of Hollywood animation. Hardaway started his animation career working for the Kansas City Film Ad Service. He later worked for...
Buddy of the Legion. Buddy the Dentist. Buddy's Adventures. Buddy's Pony Express. Buddy's Theatre. Busy Bakers.
Joseph Benson "Ben/Bugs" Hardaway (May 21, 1895 - February 5, 1957) was an American storyboard artist, animator, voice actor, gagman, writer, and director, best known for creating the cartoon characters Happy Rabbit and Woody Woodpecker. Bugs Bunny.
