André Franquin
Writing

André Franquin

January 3, 1924 (Age 73 at death) Etterbeek, Belgium Died January 5, 1997

Also known as: Franquin

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.

Known For

Apostrophes

Apostrophes

1975 • TV

Spirou, l'aventure humoristique

Spirou, l'aventure humoristique

2013 • Movie

Franquin, Gaston et compagnie

Franquin, Gaston et compagnie

2005 • Movie

Movie Credits (2)

Acting

2013

Spirou, l'aventure humoristique

as Self (archive footage)

2005

Franquin, Gaston et compagnie

as Self

TV Credits (7)

Acting

1975

Apostrophes

as Self

1 episodes

Crew

2009

Gaston

Creator

2009

Gaston

Creator

2025

The Marsupilamis

Creator

2000

Marsupilami

Creator

1989

Merci Gaston !

Creator

1990

Les Tifous

Creator

Personal Info

Known For
Writing
Gender
Male
Birthday
January 3, 1924
Died
January 5, 1997 (age 73)
Place of Birth
Etterbeek, Belgium
Popularity
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Career Stats

2
Movies
7
TV Shows