John Halas

John Halas OBE was a pioneering British animator who co-founded Hungary's first animation studio and shaped the history of animated film.

John Halas - Personal Information

  • Name: John Halas
  • Also Known As: János Halász
  • Date of Birth: April 16, 1912
  • Place of Birth: Budapest, Austria-Hungary [now Hungary]
  • Date of Death: January 21, 1995
  • Gender: Male
  • Job Title: Director
  • Crew Jobs: Director, Producer, Writer, Story, Animation

Biography

John Halas OBE was a pioneering British animator. Together with Gyula Macskássy, and Félix Kassowitz, Halász co-founded Hungary's first animation studio, Coloriton, in 1932. Coloriton existed for 4 years, producing animations for cinemas, including Boldog király kincse.

Filmography

A selection of notable works featuring John Halas across film and documentary.

  • Secrets of British Animation (2018) as Self (archive Photos)
  • John Halas Remembered: An Animator Ahead of His Time 1912-1995 (2015)
  • An Animated Utopia: The Life and Achievement of John Halas 1912-1995 (2012)

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