René Goscinny
French comic book writer (1926–1977) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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René Goscinny (French: [ʁəne ɡɔsini], Polish: [ɡɔɕˈt͡ɕinnɨ] ⓘ; 14 August 1926 – 5 November 1977) was a French comic editor and writer, who created the Astérix comic book series with illustrator Albert Uderzo. He was raised primarily in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he attended French schools, as well as lived in the United States for a short period of time. There he met Belgian cartoonist Morris. After his return to France, they collaborated for more than 20 years on the comic series Lucky Luke (in what was considered the series' golden age).[1]
René Goscinny | |
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Born | (1926-08-14)14 August 1926 Paris, France |
Died | 5 November 1977(1977-11-05) (aged 51) Paris, France |
Nationality | French |
Area(s) | Cartoonist, Writer, Editor |
Pseudonym(s) | d'Agostini, Stanislas |
Notable works | |
Collaborators | |
Awards | Full list |
Spouse(s) |
Gilberte Pollaro-Millo
(m. 1967) |
Children | 1 |
He wrote Iznogoud with Jean Tabary. Goscinny also wrote a series of children's books known as Le Petit Nicolas (Little Nicolas) illustrated by Jean-Jacques Sempé.