René Goscinny

René Goscinny

1926-08-04 Paris, France 47 Credits

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...

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Asterix, The Kingdom of Nubia

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

Uderzo, sur le divan d'Astérix

2023

as Self - Cartoonist (archive footage)

8.2
Acting

Documentary on Astérix's illustrator Uderzo, led by Antoine de Caunes with interviews from various French celebrities.

Asterix & Obelix: The Middle Kingdom

Asterix & Obelix: The Middle Kingdom

2023

Characters

4.8

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

One Night With Asterix & Obelix

2023

as Self (archive footage)

6.7
Acting

On the occasion of the release of the blockbuster "Asterix & Obelix: The Middle Kingdom", unpublished images of the preparation of the film and the ma...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

Little Nicholas: Happy As Can Be

2022

Characters

6.9

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

Little Nicholas' Treasure

2021

Characters

5.8

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

Asterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion

2018

Scenario Writer

6.8
Writing

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

René Goscinny, Our Uncle From Armorica

2017

as Self (archive footage)

6.8
Acting

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

Valérian, histoire d'une création

2017

as Self (archive footage)

7.0
Acting
Personne ne bouge ! - René Goscinny

Personne ne bouge ! - René Goscinny

2017

as René Goscinny

Acting
Asterix: The Mansions of the Gods

Asterix: The Mansions of the Gods

2014

Writer

6.8
Writing

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

Nicholas on Holiday

2014

Characters

5.3

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

Asterix & Obelix: God Save Britannia

2012

Comic Book

5.1

Asterix crosses the channel to help second-cousin Anticlimax face down Julius Caesar and invading Romans.

Lucky Luke

Lucky Luke

2009

Characters

4.5

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

Little Nicholas

Little Nicholas

2009

Characters

6.0

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

Asterix at the Olympic Games

2008

Author

5.2

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

Go West: A Lucky Luke Adventure

2007

Novel

6.2

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

Lucky Luke - Des rails sur la prairie

2007

Scenario Writer

Writing
Asterix and the Vikings

Asterix and the Vikings

2006

Novel

6.1

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

Iznogoud

2005

Writer

4.0
Writing

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

Lucky Luke and the Daltons

2004

Characters

3.7

Joe and Averell are the eldest and youngest of the four Dalton brothers, the worst outlaws in Wild West history...

Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra

Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra

2002

Author

7.4

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

Asterix & Obelix Take on Caesar

1999

Author

6.0

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

René Goscinny, profession : Humoriste

1998

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

Documentary detailing the life and career of the late René Goscinny, creator of Asterix.

Asterix Conquers America

Asterix Conquers America

1994

Comic Book

6.2

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

Lucky Luke

1991

Novel

5.4

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

Asterix and the Big Fight

1989

Novel

6.3

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

Asterix in Britain

1986

Scenario Writer

6.8
Writing

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

Asterix vs. Caesar

1985

Author

6.5

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

Lucky Luke - Des barbelés sur la prairie

1984

Scenario Writer

Writing
Lucky Luke: Daltons on the Loose

Lucky Luke: Daltons on the Loose

1983

as Jolly Jumper (voice)

6.2
Acting

The cowboy Lucky Luke tracks the Dalton brothers who escaped from prison and are seeking refuge in Canada.

Lucky Luke: Daltons on the Loose

Lucky Luke: Daltons on the Loose

1983

Author

6.2

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

Lucky Luke: The Ballad of the Daltons

1978

Screenplay, Story, Director

6.8
Writing Directing

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

The Twelve Tasks of Asterix

1976

Screenplay, Director, Producer

7.3
Writing Directing Producing

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

The Down-in-the-Hole Gang

1974

Screenplay

6.4
Writing

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

The Annuity

1972

Writer, Producer

6.6
Writing Producing

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

Daisy Town

1971

Screenplay, Adaptation, Executive Producer

6.6
Writing Producing Directing

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

Judge Roy Bean

1971

Comic Book

6.0

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

Asterix and Cleopatra

1968

as (voice) (uncredited)

6.9
Acting

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

Asterix and Cleopatra

1968

Director, Comic Book

6.9
Directing

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

Asterix the Gaul

1967

Comic Book

6.5

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

Deux Romains en Gaule

1967

as Le tavernier

6.5
Acting

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

Deux Romains en Gaule

1967

Writer

6.5
Writing

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

Tintin and the Blue Oranges

1964

Writer

5.0
Writing

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

The Busybody

1961

Writer

5.8
Writing

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

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