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Riss, born on September 20, 1966 in Melun, Seine-et-Marne, France, is a comics artist. As of 2026, Riss is 60 years old. Awards on record include Prix du livre politique (2020).
My Take
Laurent "Riss" Sourisseau is far more than a cartoonist to me; he is a study in conviction. Drawing satire for Charlie Hebdo since 1992 and rising to become its majority owner, he turned ink into a frontline weapon against power. His 2020 Prix du livre politique signals that his influence runs through words and ideas, not just images. What strikes me most is the sheer resolve it takes to keep that pen moving under unimaginable pressure. I admire the quiet steel behind the satire, and I think history will treat him as a defender of expression itself.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Riss
- Name (Japanese)
- リス
- Reading
- りす
- Real name
- ローラン・スリソー
- Born
- September 20, 1966 (age 60)
- Origin
- Melun, Seine-et-Marne, France
- Occupation
- comics artist / artist
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Horse
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2020 Prix du livre politique
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. 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 Riss born?
Riss was born on September 20, 1966 and is 60 years old.
Where is Riss from?
Riss is from Melun, Seine-et-Marne, France.
What does Riss do?
Riss works as comics artist, artist.
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