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René Goscinny was born in 5th arrondissement of Paris, France on August 14, 1926. René Goscinny was an editor, film director and cartoonist. Death is recorded on November 5, 1977, at the age of 51. Recorded honors include Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres (1967), Will Eisner Hall of Fame (2005), Alphonse Allais Award (1964) and 2 more. Notable works include Asterix, Lucky Luke and Le Petit Nicolas.
My Take
To me, René Goscinny is one of the people who proved comics could be literature without losing a single laugh. Asterix, Lucky Luke and Le Petit Nicolas all manage the near-impossible trick of delighting children and adults at the same instant. I suspect his rootless childhood, born in France, raised in Argentina, a stint in the United States, is exactly what gave his humor its border-crossing universality. Losing him at 51 still feels like a theft. Every award he collected was, in the end, a medal for laughter, and I think that legacy only grows.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- René Goscinny
- Name (Japanese)
- ルネ・ゴシニ
- Reading
- るね・ごしに
- Born
- August 14, 1926 – November 5, 1977
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Tiger
- Origin
- 5th arrondissement of Paris, France
- Occupation
- editor / film director / cartoonist / film producer / screenwriter
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1967 Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
- 2005 Will Eisner Hall of Fame
- 1964 Alphonse Allais Award
- 1970 Knight of the National Order of Merit
- 1974 Adamson Awards
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Asterix | — | |
| Notable work | Lucky Luke | — | |
| Notable work | Le Petit Nicolas | — |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ren%C3%A9%20Goscinny
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%AB%E3%83%8D%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B4%E3%82%B7%E3%83%8B
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q192214
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 René Goscinny born?
Born August 14, 1926.
When did René Goscinny die?
Died November 5, 1977, aged 51.
Where was René Goscinny from?
René Goscinny was from 5th arrondissement of Paris, France.
What did René Goscinny do?
René Goscinny worked as editor, film director, cartoonist, film producer, screenwriter.
What was René Goscinny known for?
Notable works include Asterix, Lucky Luke, Le Petit Nicolas.
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