- Born
- Died
- Birth nameJoseph Benjamin Harris III
- Nickname
- Joe
- Joseph Harris was born on January 5, 1928 in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA. He was a producer, known for Underdog (2007), Tennessee Tuxedo and His Tales (1963) and The Beagles (1966). He was married to Vanessa Campbell and Janet Open. He died on March 26, 2017 in Stamford, Connecticut, USA.
- SpousesVanessa Campbell(1983 - 2002) (her death)Janet Open(1957 - 1981) (her death)
- Norwalk, Connecticut
- Survived by daughters, Joelle Malec and Merrie and Sophie Harris; a stepbrother, David; and three grandchildren.
- Most noted for creating and drawing such iconic cartoon characters as Underdog and the Trix rabbit used in the TV commercials for Trix cereal. Harris also came up with the famous Trix slogan, "Silly rabbit--Trix are for kids".
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