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René Goscinny

René Goscinny was a French comics editor and writer, who is best known internationally for the comic book Astérix, which he created with illustrator Albert Uderzo, and for his work on the comic series Lucky Luke with Morris (considered the series' golden age) and Iznogoud with Jean Tabary. Goscinny was born in Paris in 1926, later moving to Argentina, New York, and later back to France to join the French Army in 1946. He served at Aubagne, in the 141st Alpine Infantry Battalion. Promoted to senior corporal, he became the appointed illustrator of the regiment and drew illustrations and posters for the army.  The following year, he illustrated the book The Girl with The Eyes of Gold and returned to New York.  Goscinny then became art director at Kunen Publishers where he wrote four books for children.  He went on to create for numerous magazine, cartoon and publishing agencies including World Press agency, Edipress/Edifrance, and TinTin magazine, among others.   In 1975 Goscinny's made script titled  "Le Maître du Monde" (Master of the worl) which he sent to Peter Sellers asking if he would be interested in playing the main role, receiving no response. The following year The Pink Panther Strikes Again (staring Sellers) was released, containing many similarities to Goscinny's script. Goscinny tried to sue the director Blake Edwards but the lawsuit was cancelled due to Goscinny's death in 1977.


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Born:
Aug 4, 1926 In Paris, France
Movie/TV Credits:
9
First Appeared:
In the movie Deux Romains en Gaule 1967-02-25
Latest Project:
Movie Uderzo, sur le divan d'Astérix 2023-09-15
Known For
Poster of René Goscinny, Our Uncle From Armorica
Poster of René Goscinny | Profession: Humoriste
Poster of Lucky Luke: Daltons on the Loose
Filmography
Movie Uderzo, sur le divan d'Astérix Self - Cartoonist (archive footage) 2023-09-15
Movie One Night With Asterix & Obelix Self (archive footage) 2023-01-24
Movie Valérian, histoire d'une création Self (archive footage) 2017-07-25
Movie René Goscinny, Our Uncle From Armorica Himself (archive footage) 2017-10-08
Movie René Goscinny | Profession: Humoriste Self (archive footage) 1998-11-10
Movie Lucky Luke: Daltons on the Loose Jolly Jumper (voice) 1983-09-30
Series Minichronique Self - Presenter 1976-12-20
Movie Asterix and Cleopatra Le commentateur (voice) (uncredited) 1968-12-19
Movie Deux Romains en Gaule Le tavernier 1967-02-25