John Halas was a pioneering British animator and filmmaker, best known for his contributions to the field of animation. Born on April 16, 1912, in Budapest, Hungary, he moved to England in the 1930s. Halas co-founded Halas and Batchelor, one of the first commercial animation studios in the UK, which produced numerous animated films and television series. Throughout his career, Halas was involved in various projects, including educational films and advertisements. He played a significant role in promoting animation as a serious art form and was influential in the development of the British animation industry. Halas passed away on January 15, 1995, leaving a lasting legacy in animation.