Actor

André Franquin

Writing1924Etterbeek, Belgium

Biography

André Franquin (3 January 1924 – 5 January 1997) was an influential Belgian comics artist, whose best-known creations are Gaston and Marsupilami. He also produced the Spirou et Fantasio comic strip from 1947 to 1969, a period seen by many as the series' golden age.

Details

Known for: Writing
Born: January 3, 1924
Age: 73
Place of birth: Etterbeek, Belgium
Gender: Male
Died: January 5, 1997
Also known as: Franquin