Tom Cat
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Thomas Jasper "Tom" Cat Sr. is an American cartoon character and one of the two titular main protagonists (the other being Jerry Mouse) in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's series of Tom and Jerry theatrical animated short films. Created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, he is a grey and white anthropomorphic (but usually silent) domestic short haired tuxedo British cat who first appeared in the 1940 MGM animated short Puss Gets the Boot.[2] The cat was known as "Jasper" during his debut in the short;[3] however, beginning with his next appearance in The Midnight Snack he was known as "Tom" or "Thomas".
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Developed by | William Hanna & Joseph Barbera |
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Full name | Thomas Jasper Cat Sr.[1] |
Species | Domestic cat (Felis catus) |
Gender | Male |
Relatives | George (identical cousin) |
Nationality | American |
Breed | Tuxedo British Cat |
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