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Also Known As György Pál Marczincsák
Born February 1, 1908 • Hungary
Died May 2, 1980 (aged 72) • Los Angeles • California • (Anniversary in 4 days)
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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