René Goscinny was born on August 14, 1926[1], in 5th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He died on November 5, 1977[3], in 17th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He worked as an editor[5], film director[6], cartoonist[7], film producer[8], and screenwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28,644 views/month, #6,841 of 1,000,298).[10]
Notable work: Asterix[31], Lucky Luke[32], Le Petit Nicolas[33]
Award received: Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[34], Will Eisner Hall of Fame[35], Alphonse Allais Award[36], Knight of the National Order of Merit[37], Adamson Awards[38]
René Goscinny has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
Works attributed to him include Asterix[53], a comic book series[54], in France[55], founded in 1959[56]; Lucky Luke[57], a comic book series[58], founded in 1946[59]; Le Petit Nicolas[60], a children's book series[61]; Iznogoud[62], a comic book series[63], in France[64]; and Asterix the Gaul[65], a comic book album[66].
FAQs
Where was René Goscinny born?
René Goscinny's place of birth was 5th arrondissement of Paris[2].
Where did René Goscinny die?
René Goscinny died in 17th arrondissement of Paris[4].
Who were René Goscinny's parents?
René Goscinny's father was Stanislaus Goscinny[12]. René Goscinny's mother was Anna Goscinny[13].
What did René Goscinny do for work?
René Goscinny worked as an editor[5], film director[6], cartoonist[7], film producer[8], and screenwriter[9].
What awards did René Goscinny receive?
Honors received include Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[34], Will Eisner Hall of Fame[35], Alphonse Allais Award[36], and Knight of the National Order of Merit[37].
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