Photo: Georges Biard / CC BY-SA 3.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- comics artist / painter / screenwriter / film director / colorist
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
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. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Asterix | — | |
| Notable work | Tanguy et Laverdure | — | |
| Notable work | Oumpah-pah | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Albert Uderzo born?
April 25, 1927 – March 24, 2020.
Where is Albert Uderzo from?
Albert Uderzo is from Fismes, Marne, France.
What does Albert Uderzo do?
Albert Uderzo works as comics artist, painter, screenwriter, film director, colorist.
What is Albert Uderzo known for?
Notable works include Asterix, Tanguy et Laverdure, Oumpah-pah.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.