René Goscinny
French comic book artist and author (1926-1977).
The record
René Goscinny was a French comic book artist and author. Born on 14 August 1926 in 5th arrondissement of Paris, Goscinny died on 5 November 1977 in 17th arrondissement of Paris at the age of 51.
Positions held include editor-in-chief (1963–1974). Notable works include Asterix, Lucky Luke and Le Petit Nicolas. Honours include Alphonse Allais Award, Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres and Knight of the National Order of Merit, among 5 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 61 languages, René Goscinny is No. 9,812 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 14 August 1926, 5th arrondissement of Paris
- Died
- 5 November 1977, 17th arrondissement of Paris (aged 51)
- Country
- France
- Known as
- Editor, film director, cartoonist
- Field
- Art
- Languages
- French
- Children
- 1
- Wikipedia editions
- 61
Did you know
Was 37 when first editor-in-chief (1963).
Lived to 51.
Shares a birthday with John Galsworthy and Halle Berry.
One of 16 people in the Index born in 5th arrondissement of Paris, with Claudine Auger.
Has a Wikipedia article in 61 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1963–1974Editor-in-chief
Connections
- FatherStanislaus Goscinny
- MotherAnna Goscinny
- ChildAnne Goscinny
Honours and works
Awards
- Alphonse Allais Award1964
- Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres1967
- Knight of the National Order of Merit1970
- Adamson Awards1974
- Will Eisner Hall of Fame2005
Notable works
- Asterix
- Lucky Luke
- Le Petit Nicolas
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