René Goscinny
Biography
René Goscinny (4 August 1926 – 5 November 1977) was a Polish‑French comics editor and writer born in Paris, France. He is internationally recognised for co‑creating the comic book Astérix with illustrator Albert Uderzo, and for his contributions to the Lucky Luke series alongside Morris, a period regarded as the series’ golden age, as well as for the Iznogoud series with Jean Tabary. After spending parts of his youth in Argentina and New York, Goscinny returned to France and enlisted in the French Army in 1946, serving at Aubagne in the 141st Alpine Infantry Battalion. Promoted to senior corporal, he acted as the regiment’s appointed illustrator, producing illustrations and posters, and the following year illustrated the book The Girl with The Eyes of Gold. His TMDB profile lists 59 writing credits.
Career overview
René Goscinny was a Polish‑French comics editor and writer whose career is most closely associated with the creation of several enduring comic series. He co‑created the internationally celebrated comic book Astérix with illustrator Albert Uderzo, and he contributed significantly to the development of the Lucky Luke series alongside artist Morris, a period often described as the series’ golden age. Goscinny also collaborated with Jean Tabary on the comic Iznogoud, further cementing his reputation as a leading figure in European comics writing.
Born in Paris on 4 August 1926, Goscinny’s early life included moves to Argentina and New York before he returned to France to enlist in the French Army in 1946. While serving at Aubagne in the 141st Alpine Infantry Battalion, he rose to the rank of senior corporal and was appointed the regiment’s illustrator, producing illustrations and posters for military use. In the following year he illustrated the book The Girl with the Eyes of Gold, demonstrating his versatility beyond comic strips.
Throughout his career Goscinny accumulated 59 writing credits, a record reflected in his profile on The Movie Database. He remained active in the field of writing until his death on 5 November 1977 at the age of 51. His contributions continue to influence comic storytelling worldwide.
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- Lucky Luke (2026) In Memory Of
- Lucky Luke (2026) Book
- Asterix: The Kingdom of Nubia (2026) Characters
- Asterix & Obelix: The Big Fight (2025) Comic Book
- In the boots of Lucky Luke (2024) In Memory Of
- Asterix & Obelix: The Middle Kingdom (2023) Characters
- One Night with Asterix & Obelix (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- Uderzo, sur le divan d'Astérix (2023) as Self : Cartoonist (archive footage)
- Little Nicholas: Happy as Can Be (2022) Characters
- Dogmatix and the Indomitables (2021) Characters
- Dogmatix and the Indomitables (2021) Creator
- Le Petit Nicolas: tous en vacances ! (2021) Creator
- Little Nicholas' Treasure (2021) Characters
- Kid Lucky (2020) Characters
- Kid Lucky (2020) Comic Book
- Asterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion (2018) Characters
- Personne ne bouge ! - René Goscinny (2017) as René Goscinny
- René Goscinny, Our Uncle From Armorica (2017) as Self (archive footage)
- Valérian, histoire d'une création (2017) as Self (archive footage)
- Asterix: The Mansions of the Gods (2014) Comic Book
- Nicholas on Holiday (2014) Characters
- Asterix & Obelix: God Save Britannia (2012) Comic Book
- The Daltons (2010) Characters
- Little Nick (2009) Creator
- Little Nicholas (2009) Characters
- Lucky Luke (2009) Characters
- Asterix at the Olympic Games (2008) Author
- Go West: A Lucky Luke Adventure (2007) Novel
- Lucky Luke - Des rails sur la prairie (2007) Scenario Writer
- Asterix and the Vikings (2006) Novel
- Iznogoud (2005) Writer
- Lucky Luke and the Daltons (2004) Characters
- Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (2002) Author
- The New Adventures of Lucky Luke (2001) Creator
- Asterix and Obelix Take On Caesar (1999) Author
- René Goscinny, profession : Humoriste (1998) as Self (archive footage)
- Iznogoud (1995) Writer
- Iznogoud (1995) Creator
- Asterix Conquers America (1994) Comic Book
- Lucky Luke (1991) Novel
- Asterix and the Big Fight (1989) Novel
- Asterix in Britain (1986) Scenario Writer
- Asterix vs. Caesar (1985) Author
- Lucky Luke (1984) Writer
- Lucky Luke - Des barbelés sur la prairie (1984) Scenario Writer
- Lucky Luke: Daltons on the Loose (1983) as Jolly Jumper (voice)
- Lucky Luke: Daltons on the Loose (1983) Author
- Lucky Luke: The Ballad of the Daltons (1978) Story
- Lucky Luke: The Ballad of the Daltons (1978) Screenplay
- Lucky Luke: The Ballad of the Daltons (1978) Director
- 30 millions d'amis (1976) as Self (archive footage)
- Minichronique (1976) as Self - Presenter
- Minichronique (1976) Writer
- Minichronique (1976) Creator
- The Twelve Tasks of Asterix (1976) Screenplay
- The Twelve Tasks of Asterix (1976) Director
- The Twelve Tasks of Asterix (1976) Producer
- The Down-in-the-Hole Gang (1974) Screenplay
- Les Grandes batailles du passé (1973) as Self
- The Annuity (1972) Writer
- The Annuity (1972) Producer
- Aujourd'hui à Paris (1972) Writer
- Samedi soir (1971) as Self
- Daisy Town (1971) Adaptation
- Daisy Town (1971) Executive Producer
- Daisy Town (1971) Screenplay
- Daisy Town (1971) Director
- Judge Roy Bean (1971) Comic Book
- Asterix and Cleopatra (1968) as (voice) (uncredited)
- Asterix and Cleopatra (1968) Director
- Asterix and Cleopatra (1968) Comic Book
- Asterix the Gaul (1967) Comic Book
- Deux Romains en Gaule (1967) as Le tavernier
- Deux Romains en Gaule (1967) Writer
- Tintin and the Blue Oranges (1964) Writer
- The Busybody (1961) Writer
- Astérix et les Douze Travaux Characters
- Astérix et les Douze Travaux Comic Book