About
French cartoonist most famous for his 1950s comic Le Petit Nicolas. His work has also appeared on the cover of The New Yorker more times than any other artist.
Before Fame
After briefly serving in the Army, he relocated to Paris to study with the great Rene Goscinny, a French cartoonist who taught him the innerworkings of the business.
Trivia
In 2002, a film was made about his life: Sempé, Rêver Pour Dessiner.
Family Life
He was born in Bordeaux, France.
Associated With
He and Albert Uderzo are among two of France's most famous cartoonists.
