George Pal
George Pal (born György Pál Marczincsak; Hungarian: [ˈmɒrt͡sint͡ʃɒk ˈɟørɟ ˈpɑːl]; February 1, 1908 – May 2, 1980) was a Hungarian-American animator, film director and producer, principally associated with the fantasy and science-fiction genres. He became an American citizen after emigrating from Europe.
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| Born | György Pál Marczincsak February 1, 1908 |
| Died | May 2, 1980 (aged 72) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City, California |
| Nationality | Hungarian, American |
| Other names | Julius György Marczincsak |
| Citizenship | American |
| Alma mater | Hungarian University of Fine Arts |
| Years active | 1931–1975 |
| Spouse | Elisabeth "Zsoka" Pal (m.1930) |
| Children | 2 sons |
| Awards | See Awards and Honours |
He was nominated for Academy Awards (in the category Best Short Subjects, Cartoon) for seven consecutive years (1942–1948) and received an honorary award in 1944. This makes him the second-most nominated Hungarian exile (together with William S. Darling and Ernest Laszlo) after Miklós Rózsa.
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