Larz Bourne  Larz Bourne (February 8, 1916 – March 14, 1993) was an American cartoon writer for Famous Studios, Hanna-Barbera, DePatie-Freleng Enterprises, and Terrytoons. Bourne started his career in 1937 after graduating from Chicago Professional School of Cartooning. He was creator of Deputy Dawg. He died in 1993 at the age of 77.