Gyula Macskássy

Directing Feb 4, 1912 Oct 29, 1971 (aged 59) Budapest, Austria-Hungary (now Hungary)

Gyula Macskássy, often referred to as the "father of Hungarian animation," was a pioneering animator and director. He began his career in the 1930s, creating animated commercials and later co-founding Hungary's first animation studio. In 1951, he directed A kiskakas gyémánt félkrajcárja (The Cockerel's Diamond Coin), the first Hungarian color animation film. Macskássy was instrumental in developing animated series such as Peti (1963) and Gusztáv. His innovative work earned him the Balázs Béla Prize, and his legacy continues to influence Hungarian animation.

0 Acting Credits

Director

1957

Movie

The Clever Girl

Director

1956

Gustavus

Director

1966