Portrait of John Halas

John Halas

Bio: 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
Born: Tue, Apr 16 1912
Birthplace: Budapest, Austria-Hungary [now Hungary]

Death: Sat, Jan 21 1995
John Halas is 82 years old
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Poster of Know Your Europeans: The United Kingdom
Know Your Europeans: The United Kingdom
John Halas was 81 in Know Your Europeans: The United Kingdom as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of A Memory of L Moholy-Nagy
A Memory of L Moholy-Nagy
John Halas was 77 in A Memory of L Moholy-Nagy as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Players
Players
John Halas was 70 in Players as 'Production Manager, Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 12 1982
Poster of Heavy Metal
Heavy Metal
John Halas was 69 in Heavy Metal as 'Sequence Supervisor, Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 07 1981
Poster of Dilemma
Dilemma
John Halas was 68 in Dilemma as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 05 1981
Poster of Flying Free
Flying Free
John Halas was 67 in Flying Free as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1980
Poster of Dream Doll
Dream Doll
John Halas was 66 in Dream Doll as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1979
Poster of Autobahn
Autobahn
John Halas was 66 in Autobahn as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1979
Poster of Max und Moritz
Max und Moritz
John Halas was 65 in Max und Moritz as 'Production Design, Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1978
Poster of The Three Musketeers
The Three Musketeers
John Halas was 61 in The Three Musketeers as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 02 1974
Poster of Animation Has Changed
Animation Has Changed
John Halas was 58 in Animation Has Changed as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 02 1971
Poster of Ways and Means
Ways and Means
John Halas was 57 in Ways and Means as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1970
Poster of Children and Cars
Children and Cars
John Halas was 57 in Children and Cars as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1970
Poster of To Our Children's Children's Children
To Our Children's Children's Children
John Halas was 57 in To Our Children's Children's Children as 'Director, Producer, Story'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 01 1969
Poster of Topology
Topology
John Halas was 56 in Topology as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 02 1969
Poster of Dying for a Smoke
Dying for a Smoke
John Halas was 55 in Dying for a Smoke as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 06 1967
Poster of Ruddigore
Ruddigore
John Halas was 54 in Ruddigore as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 01 1967
Poster of The Question
The Question
John Halas was 54 in The Question as 'Producer, Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1967
Poster of Flurina
Flurina
John Halas was 54 in Flurina as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1967
Poster of Flow Diagram
Flow Diagram
John Halas was 54 in Flow Diagram as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1967
Poster of Birds, Bees and Storks
Birds, Bees and Storks
John Halas was 53 in Birds, Bees and Storks as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 31 1965
Poster of The Hoffnung Maestro
The Hoffnung Maestro
John Halas was 53 in The Hoffnung Maestro as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 22 1965
Poster of The Hoffnung Palm Court Orchestra
The Hoffnung Palm Court Orchestra
John Halas was 52 in The Hoffnung Palm Court Orchestra as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1965
Poster of Midsummer Nightmare
Midsummer Nightmare
John Halas was 52 in Midsummer Nightmare as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 10 1964
Poster of Automania 2000
Automania 2000
John Halas was 52 in Automania 2000 as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 12 1964
Poster of The Hoffnung Music Academy
The Hoffnung Music Academy
John Halas was 51 in The Hoffnung Music Academy as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1964
Poster of The Axe and the Lamp
The Axe and the Lamp
John Halas was 50 in The Axe and the Lamp as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1963
Poster of Hamilton in the Music Festival
Hamilton in the Music Festival
John Halas was 49 in Hamilton in the Music Festival as 'Director, Story'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1962
Poster of The Monster of Highgate Ponds
The Monster of Highgate Ponds
John Halas was 49 in The Monster of Highgate Ponds as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 01 1961
Poster of Hamilton the Musical Elephant
Hamilton the Musical Elephant
John Halas was 48 in Hamilton the Musical Elephant as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 12 1961
Poster of For Better, For Worse
For Better, For Worse
John Halas was 48 in For Better, For Worse as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1961
Poster of HaBa Tales: The Cultured Ape
HaBa Tales: The Cultured Ape
John Halas was 47 in HaBa Tales: The Cultured Ape as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1960
Poster of The Christmas Visitor
The Christmas Visitor
John Halas was 47 in The Christmas Visitor as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 24 1959
Poster of Piping Hot
Piping Hot
John Halas was 46 in Piping Hot as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1959
Poster of The Candlemaker
The Candlemaker
John Halas was 44 in The Candlemaker as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 25 1956
Poster of The History of the Cinema
The History of the Cinema
John Halas was 44 in The History of the Cinema as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 31 1956
Poster of Animal Farm
Animal Farm
John Halas was 42 in Animal Farm as 'Screenplay, Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 28 1954
Poster of The Moving Spirit
The Moving Spirit
John Halas was 40 in The Moving Spirit as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1953
Poster of Power to Fly
Power to Fly
John Halas was 40 in Power to Fly as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1953
Poster of Coastal Navigation
Coastal Navigation
John Halas was 39 in Coastal Navigation as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 02 1952
Poster of The Owl And The Pussycat
The Owl And The Pussycat
John Halas was 39 in The Owl And The Pussycat as 'Producer, Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1952
Poster of The Figurehead
The Figurehead
John Halas was 39 in The Figurehead as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1952
Poster of John Gilpin
John Gilpin
John Halas was 38 in John Gilpin as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1951
Poster of Fowl Play
Fowl Play
John Halas was 38 in Fowl Play as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 16 1950
Poster of As Old as the Hills
As Old as the Hills
John Halas was 38 in As Old as the Hills as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 15 1950
Poster of The Shoemaker and the Hatter
The Shoemaker and the Hatter
John Halas was 37 in The Shoemaker and the Hatter as 'Script, Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1950
Poster of Charley's Black Magic
Charley's Black Magic
John Halas was 37 in Charley's Black Magic as 'Director, Producer, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 1949
Poster of R.A.F.: First Line of Defence
R.A.F.: First Line of Defence
John Halas was 37 in R.A.F.: First Line of Defence as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 18 1949
Poster of Farmer Charley
Farmer Charley
John Halas was 37 in Farmer Charley as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 01 1949
Poster of Charley Junior's Schooldays
Charley Junior's Schooldays
John Halas was 36 in Charley Junior's Schooldays as 'Producer, Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 02 1949
Poster of Fly About the House
Fly About the House
John Halas was 36 in Fly About the House as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1949
Poster of The Magic Canvas
The Magic Canvas
John Halas was 36 in The Magic Canvas as 'Producer, Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 30 1948
Poster of Robinson Charley
Robinson Charley
John Halas was 36 in Robinson Charley as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 16 1948
Poster of Charley's March of Time
Charley's March of Time
John Halas was 35 in Charley's March of Time as 'Director, Story'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 02 1948
Poster of Water for Firefighting
Water for Firefighting
John Halas was 35 in Water for Firefighting as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1948
Poster of Your Very Good Health
Your Very Good Health
John Halas was 35 in Your Very Good Health as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1948
Poster of Charley in New Town
Charley in New Town
John Halas was 35 in Charley in New Town as 'Story, Producer, Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1948
Poster of Dolly, Put the Kettle On
Dolly, Put the Kettle On
John Halas was 34 in Dolly, Put the Kettle On as 'Producer, Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 01 1947
Poster of A Modern Guide to Health
A Modern Guide to Health
John Halas was 34 in A Modern Guide to Health as 'Producer, Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 05 1946
Poster of Train Trouble
Train Trouble
John Halas was 33 in Train Trouble as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1946
Poster of 6 Little Jungle Boys
6 Little Jungle Boys
John Halas was 33 in 6 Little Jungle Boys as 'Director, Producer, Animation'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 15 1945
Poster of Handling Ships
Handling Ships
John Halas was 33 in Handling Ships as 'Producer, Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 22 1945
Poster of Christmas Wishes
Christmas Wishes
John Halas was 32 in Christmas Wishes as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1944
Poster of Cold Comfort
Cold Comfort
John Halas was 32 in Cold Comfort as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 04 1944
Poster of Abu's Dungeon
Abu's Dungeon
John Halas was 30 in Abu's Dungeon as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1943
Poster of Abu and the Poisoned Well
Abu and the Poisoned Well
John Halas was 30 in Abu and the Poisoned Well as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1943
Poster of Filling the Gap
Filling the Gap
John Halas was 29 in Filling the Gap as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1942
Poster of Fable of the Fabrics
Fable of the Fabrics
John Halas was 29 in Fable of the Fabrics as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1942
Poster of Dustbin Parade
Dustbin Parade
John Halas was 29 in Dustbin Parade as 'Producer, Art Designer, Writer, Animation, Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1942
Poster of The Pocket Cartoon
The Pocket Cartoon
John Halas was 28 in The Pocket Cartoon as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 06 1941
Poster of Carnival in the Clothes Cupboard
Carnival in the Clothes Cupboard
John Halas was 28 in Carnival in the Clothes Cupboard as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1941
Poster of Music Man
Music Man
John Halas was 25 in Music Man as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1938
Poster of Painter and Poet No. 1
Painter and Poet No. 1
John Halas will be 82+ in Painter and Poet No. 1 as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Painter and Poet No. 2
Painter and Poet No. 2
John Halas will be 82+ in Painter and Poet No. 2 as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Painter and Poet No. 3
Painter and Poet No. 3
John Halas will be 82+ in Painter and Poet No. 3 as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of European Folk Tales
European Folk Tales
John Halas was 65+ in European Folk Tales as 'Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 05 1978
Poster of Tomfoolery
Tomfoolery
John Halas was 58+ in Tomfoolery as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1970
Poster of DoDo, The Kid from Outer Space
DoDo, The Kid from Outer Space
John Halas was 52+ in DoDo, The Kid from Outer Space as 'Producer, Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 08 1965
Poster of Snip and Snap
Snip and Snap
John Halas was 47+ in Snip and Snap as 'Producer, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 08 1960