The film industry of this era included Frank Capra, who received three Academy Awards for directing and Frank Borzage, who received two Academy Awards for directing. Italian American cartoonists were responsible for some of the most popular animated characters: Donald Duck was created by Al Taliaferro, Woody Woodpecker was a creation of Walter Lantz (Lanza), Casper the Friendly Ghost was co-created by Joseph Oriolo, and Tom and Jerry were co-created by Joseph Barbera. The voice of Snow White was provided by Adriana Caselotti, a 21-year-old soprano.
The film industry of this era included Frank Capra, who received t,hree Academy Awards for directing and Frank Borzage who received two Academy Awards for directing. Italian American cartoonists w,ere responsible for some of the most popular animated characters: Donald Duck was created by Al Taliaferro, Woody Woodpecker was a creation of Walter Lantz (Lanza) Casper the Friendly Ghost was co-created by Jo.seph Oriolo, and Tom and Jerry were co-created by Joseph Barbera The voice of Snow White was provided by Adriana Caselotti, a 21-year-old soprano.