George Pal

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Also Known As	György Pál Marczincsák
Born	February 1, 1908 • Hungary
Died	May 2, 1980 (aged 72) • Los Angeles • California
Awards And Honors	Academy Award (1944)
Notable Works	“7 Faces of Dr. Lao” • “The Time Machine” • “The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm” • “tom thumb”

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