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John Halas
John Halas is best known for The Tomfoolery Show, DoDo, The Kid from Outer Space, European Folk Tales and Snip and Snap. John Halas was born on April 16, 1912. John Halas died on January 21, 1995 at the age of 82.
- Born
- April 16, 1912
- Place of birth
- Budapest, Austria-Hungary [now Hungary]
- Died
- January 21, 1995 (82 years old)
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
Filmography
- 1978European Folk TalesProducer
- 1970The Tomfoolery ShowDirector
- 1965DoDo, The Kid from Outer SpaceDirector
- 1960Snip and SnapProducer
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has John Halas been in?
John Halas is best known for The Tomfoolery Show, DoDo, The Kid from Outer Space, European Folk Tales and Snip and Snap.
When was John Halas born?
John Halas was born on April 16, 1912. (Budapest, Austria-Hungary [now Hungary])
How old is John Halas?
John Halas died on January 21, 1995 at the age of 82.
Updated: October 27, 2026 ·