John Halas

Born: 1912-04-16

Birthplace: Budapest, Austria-Hungary [now Hungary]

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.

Known For

Animal Farm
Heavy Metal
The Twelve Tasks of Asterix
Secrets of British Animation
Ruddigore
Robinson Charley
Dream Doll
Fable of the Fabrics
The Monster of Highgate Ponds
The Three Musketeers

Top Movie Credits

Animal Farm Producer
Heavy Metal Director
Secrets of British Animation Self (archive Photos)
Ruddigore Producer
Dream Doll Producer