John Halas

John Halas

Born 16 April 1912 in Budapest, Austria-Hungary [now Hungary]

Died 21 January 1995 (aged 82)

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.

Director

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1981
Heavy Metal Director
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1954
Animal Farm Director
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1964
Automania 2000 Director
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1959
The Christmas Visitor Director

Producer

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1954
Animal Farm Producer
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1979
Dream Doll Producer
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1967
Ruddigore Producer
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1961
The Monster of Highgate Ponds Producer

Writer

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1954
Animal Farm Screenplay
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1964
Automania 2000 Writer
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1959
The Christmas Visitor Screenplay
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1979
Autobahn Writer

Visual Effects

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1976
The Twelve Tasks of Asterix Animation
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1945
6 Little Jungle Boys Animation
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1942
Dustbin Parade Animation
How the Motor Car Works: Part II
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TBA
How the Motor Car Works: Part II Animation

Actor

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

Art

Max und Moritz
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1978
Max und Moritz Art Direction, Production Design
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1942
Dustbin Parade Art Designer

Crew

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1981
Heavy Metal Sequence Supervisor