Albert Uderzo

Albert Uderzo
Uderzo in 2012
BornAlberto Aleandro Uderzo
(1927-04-25)25 April 1927
Fismes, France
Died24 March 2020(2020-03-24) (aged 92)
Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
NationalityFrench
Area(s)Writer, Artist
Notable works
Astérix
Tanguy et Laverdure
Oumpah-pah
CollaboratorsRené Goscinny
Awardsfull list
Signature
Albert Uderzo's signature

Alberto Aleandro Uderzo (Italian: [alˈbɛrto aleˈandro uˈdɛrtso]; 25 April 1927 – 24 March 2020[1]), better known as Albert Uderzo (French: [albɛʁ ydɛʁzo]), was a French comic book artist and scriptwriter. He is best known as the co-creator and illustrator of the Astérix series in collaboration with René Goscinny. He also drew other comics such as Oumpah-pah, again with Goscinny. Uderzo retired in September 2011.[2]

  1. ^ Szalai, Georg (24 March 2020). "Albert Uderzo, French Illustrator and Writer of 'Asterix,' Dies at 92". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 24 March 2020.
  2. ^ "Asterix creator Albert Uderzo quits drawing at 84". BBC News. 27 September 2011. Retrieved 24 March 2020.