Andre Franquin was a Belgian cartoonist born on January 3, 1924. He is best known for his comic strips Gaston and Marsupilami, and was awarded the Adamson Award in 1980 for his contributions to the industry.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $1.4 Million
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About
Belgian Cartoonist most recognized for his comic strips, Gaston and Marsupilami, among others. In 1980, he won the Adamson Award for his contributions to the industry.
Before Fame
His parents saw his potential from an early age and enrolled him in classes at École Saint-Luc in 1943.
Trivia
In 1996, he was presented with the Special Prize for Outstanding Life’s Work at the Max & Moritz Prizes in Germany.
Family Life
He was raised in Etterbeek, Belgium.
Associated With
He and singer James Taylor both notoriously suffered from extreme depression.
