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- John Halas was born on April 16, 1912 in Budapest, Austria-Hungary [now Hungary]. He was a producer and director, known for Heavy Metal (1981), Automania 2000 (1963) and Animal Farm (1954). He was married to Joy Batchelor. He died on January 21, 1995 in London, England, UK.
- SpouseJoy Batchelor(April 27, 1940 - May 16, 1991) (her death, 2 children)
- Husband and business partner of Joy Batchelor.
- Started in films as an assistant to George Pal in 1928. Produced his own cartoons by 1934. In England from 1936, where he met Joy Batchelor. In 1940, co-founded Halas & Batchelor Cartoon Films.
- Father of Vivien Halas and Paul Halas.
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