George Pal

ABOUT GEORGE PAL

Hungarian animator and film producer known for his science-fiction work. He was the second-most nominated Hungarian exile for the Academy Awards.

He graduated from the Budapest Academy of Arts when he was 20.

He was known for his acclaimed Puppetoons series from the 1940s.

He was married to Zsoka Pal on June 7, 1931.

He was an inspiration to George Lucas and his imaginative Star Wars movies.