Biography
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 sen...
Known For
Complete Filmography

Asterix, The Kingdom of Nubia
2026
Comic Book, Characters
The irreductible Gauls are turned into harmless children after a rare youth elixir accidentally ends up into the magic potion. To find the antidote an...

Uderzo, sur le divan d'Astérix
2023
as Self - Cartoonist (archive footage)
Documentary on Astérix's illustrator Uderzo, led by Antoine de Caunes with interviews from various French celebrities.

Asterix & Obelix: The Middle Kingdom
2023
Characters
Gallic heroes and forever friends Asterix and Obelix journey to China to help Princess Sa See save the Empress and her land from a nefarious prince.

One Night With Asterix & Obelix
2023
as Self (archive footage)
On the occasion of the release of the blockbuster "Asterix & Obelix: The Middle Kingdom", unpublished images of the preparation of the film and the ma...

Little Nicholas: Happy As Can Be
2022
Characters
Somewhere between Montmartre and Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Jean-Jacques Sempé and René Goscinny lean over a large white sheet of paper and bring to life...

Little Nicholas' Treasure
2021
Characters
In the peaceful world of Little Nicholas, there is Daddy, Mommy, the school, but above all, his band of friends. They are called The Invincibles, but ...

Asterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion
2018
Scenario Writer
Following a fall during mistletoe picking, Druid Getafix decides that it is time to secure the future of the village. Accompanied by Asterix and Obeli...

René Goscinny, Our Uncle From Armorica
2017
as Self (archive footage)
The career of French comic author René Goscinny was a living blend of cultures and an expression of the great importance this artist attached to the p...

Valérian, histoire d'une création
2017
as Self (archive footage)

Personne ne bouge ! - René Goscinny
2017
as René Goscinny

Asterix: The Mansions of the Gods
2014
Writer
In order to wipe out the Gaulish village by any means necessary, Caesar plans to absorb the villagers into Roman culture by having an estate built nex...

Nicholas on Holiday
2014
Characters
It's the end of the school year. The long-awaited moment of the holidays is arrive. The little Nicolas, her parents and Grandma take the road towards ...

Asterix & Obelix: God Save Britannia
2012
Comic Book
Asterix crosses the channel to help second-cousin Anticlimax face down Julius Caesar and invading Romans.

Lucky Luke
2009
Characters
Fearless gunslinger, Lucky Luke, is ordered by the President to bring peace to Daisy Town.

Little Nicholas
2009
Characters
Nicolas has a happy existence, parents who love him, a great group of friends with whom he has great fun, and all he wants is that nothing changes. Ho...

Asterix at the Olympic Games
2008
Author
Astérix and Obélix have to win the Olympic Games in order to help their friend Alafolix marry Princess Irina. Brutus uses every trick in the book to h...

Go West: A Lucky Luke Adventure
2007
Novel
The Daltons have escaped to New York, where their accumulated loot is hidden in the carts of Monsieur Pierre's group of honest, naive European immigra...

Lucky Luke - Des rails sur la prairie
2007
Scenario Writer

Asterix and the Vikings
2006
Novel
Asterix and Obelix have been given a tough mission: Transform the chief's lazy nephew Justforkix into a warrior. When the Vikings abduct him and bring...

Iznogoud
2005
Writer
In Baghdad the Magnificent reigns Haroun al Plassid, who is the Caliph. There also dwells Iznogoud, who wants to be the Caliph. The irascible Grand Vi...

Lucky Luke and the Daltons
2004
Characters
Joe and Averell are the eldest and youngest of the four Dalton brothers, the worst outlaws in Wild West history...

Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra
2002
Author
History's favorite Gauls assist Queen Cleopatra when she wagers that the Egyptian people can build a palace for Julius Caesar in just three months.

Asterix & Obelix Take on Caesar
1999
Author
Set in 50 B.C., Asterix and Obelix are living in a small but well-protected village in Gaul, where a magic potion concocted by Druids turns the townsf...

René Goscinny, profession : Humoriste
1998
as Self (archive footage)
Documentary detailing the life and career of the late René Goscinny, creator of Asterix.

Asterix Conquers America
1994
Comic Book
When marauding Romans capture - and catapult - their pal Getafix into lands unknown, the shrewd and cunning Asterix and his able sidekick Obelix sprin...

Lucky Luke
1991
Novel
Lucky Luke becomes the Sheriff of Daisy Town and runs out all the criminals. Then the Dalton brothers arrive and try to get the Indians to break the p...

Asterix and the Big Fight
1989
Novel
Due to an unfortunate accident involving Obelix throwing a menhir, Getafix the druid not only loses his memory, but goes completely mad. Now deprived ...

Asterix in Britain
1986
Scenario Writer
One little ancient British village still holds out against the Roman invaders. Asterix and Obelix are invited to help. They must face fog, rain, warm ...

Asterix vs. Caesar
1985
Author
Obelix falls for a new arrival in his home village in Gaul, but is heartbroken when her true love arrives to visit her. However, the lovers are kidnap...

Lucky Luke - Des barbelés sur la prairie
1984
Scenario Writer

Lucky Luke: Daltons on the Loose
1983
as Jolly Jumper (voice)
The cowboy Lucky Luke tracks the Dalton brothers who escaped from prison and are seeking refuge in Canada.

Lucky Luke: Daltons on the Loose
1983
Author
The cowboy Lucky Luke tracks the Dalton brothers who escaped from prison and are seeking refuge in Canada.

Lucky Luke: The Ballad of the Daltons
1978
Screenplay, Story, Director
The story opens in a Western saloon, where a young musician with a banjo begins to tell a tale of Lucky Luke and his sworn enemies the Dalton brothers...

The Twelve Tasks of Asterix
1976
Screenplay, Director, Producer
Asterix and Obelix depart on an adventure to complete twelve impossible tasks to prove to Caesar that they are as strong as the Gods. You'll roar with...

The Down-in-the-Hole Gang
1974
Screenplay
Here we find a group of misfits who've given up on humanity and have decided to dwell below the pavement. The group has its own hierarchy, of course, ...

The Annuity
1972
Writer, Producer
In 1930, Louis Martinet, a peaceful sexagenarian, no longer has a long life to live according to the words of his doctor, Leon Galipeau, who sees to t...

Daisy Town
1971
Screenplay, Adaptation, Executive Producer
When the members of a caravan of pioneers find a daisy growing in the middle of the desert they decide to stop there and to build their town on this v...

Judge Roy Bean
1971
Comic Book
In a small western town the ineffable judge Roy Bean metes out justice in his own special way. A cargo of gold is ambushed by the outlaw Black Bird wh...

Asterix and Cleopatra
1968
as (voice) (uncredited)
Popular animated hero Asterix and his faithful sidekick Obelix travel to ancient Egypt to help Cleopatra build a new summer home. Cleopatra and Julius...

Asterix and Cleopatra
1968
Director, Comic Book
Popular animated hero Asterix and his faithful sidekick Obelix travel to ancient Egypt to help Cleopatra build a new summer home. Cleopatra and Julius...

Asterix the Gaul
1967
Comic Book
In the year 50 BC, Gaul is occupied by the Romans - nearly. But the small village of Asterix and his friends still resists the Roman legions with the ...

Deux Romains en Gaule
1967
as Le tavernier
This film is directly inspired by Asterix, created by René Goscinny and Albert UDERZO, chronicles the adventures of a little boy, Antoine, entered the...

Deux Romains en Gaule
1967
Writer
This film is directly inspired by Asterix, created by René Goscinny and Albert UDERZO, chronicles the adventures of a little boy, Antoine, entered the...

Tintin and the Blue Oranges
1964
Writer
Professor Calculus's friend develops a blue-skinned orange that can grow on any kind of land and survive harsh weather (in the manner of Lue Gim Gong)...

The Busybody
1961
Writer
André Loriot works for Dr Clairac in a laboratory producing euphoric pills. He searches in vain for an apartment where he can settle down and start a ...

Astérix 6
N/A
Comic Book, Characters
Latest entry in the live-action Asterix film franchise, confirmed to be in development on April 29, 2024 for an unknown release date.
Astérix
N/A
Characters