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Albert Uderzo was listed as a comics artist, painter and screenwriter. Albert Uderzo was born on April 25, 1927 in Fismes, Marne, France. Death is recorded on March 24, 2020, at the age of 92. Listed accolades include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres (2003), Knight of the Legion of Honour (1985), Officer of the Legion of Honour (2013) and 5 more. Notable works include Asterix, Tanguy et Laverdure and Oumpah-pah.
My Take
Albert Uderzo earns my deepest admiration, because he turned a comic strip into a piece of cultural heritage. As co-creator and illustrator of Asterix with Rene Goscinny, he gave generations across the world characters they still quote and love. The honours are staggering, from the Legion of Honour to the Will Eisner Hall of Fame, yet what moves me more is the sheer vitality of his line work, the way a single pen kept a national icon alive for decades. A boy from Fismes became a custodian of joy. His life, closing in 2020, is a reminder that drawing can be a noble calling.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Albert Uderzo
- Name (Japanese)
- アルベール・ユデルゾ
- Reading
- あるべーる・ゆでるぞ
- Born
- April 25, 1927 – March 24, 2020
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rabbit
- Origin
- Fismes, Marne, France
- Occupation
- comics artist / painter / screenwriter / film director / colorist
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2003 Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
- 1985 Knight of the Legion of Honour
- 2013 Officer of the Legion of Honour
- 1999 Grand prix de la ville d'Angoulême
- 2007 Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion
- 2004 Max und Moritz award
- 2013 French Excellence Award
- 2005 Will Eisner Hall of Fame
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Asterix | — | |
| Notable work | Tanguy et Laverdure | — | |
| Notable work | Oumpah-pah | — |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Albert Uderzo born?
Born April 25, 1927.
When did Albert Uderzo die?
Died March 24, 2020, aged 92.
Where was Albert Uderzo from?
Albert Uderzo was from Fismes, Marne, France.
What did Albert Uderzo do?
Albert Uderzo worked as comics artist, painter, screenwriter, film director, colorist.
What was Albert Uderzo known for?
Notable works include Asterix, Tanguy et Laverdure, Oumpah-pah.
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