Jean Giraud

January 10, 2024
Cartoonist

Quick Facts

Jean Giraud
Full Name Jean Giraud
Occupation Cartoonist
Date Of Birth May 8, 1938(1938-05-08)
Age 86
Date Of Death March 10, 2012, Paris, France
Birthplace France
Country France
Horoscope Taurus

Jean Giraud Biography

Name Jean Giraud
Birthday May 8
Birth Year 1938
Place Of Birth France
Birth Country France
Birth Sign Taurus
Spouse Isabelle Giraud
Children(s) Hélène Giraud

Jean Giraud is one of the most popular and richest Cartoonist who was born on May 8, 1938 in France, France. Better known by his professional names of Gir and Moebius, this French cartoonist and storyboard artist created the Blueberry western-themed comic book series and the Arzach science fiction comics and contributed to such science fiction films as Tron, The Fifth Element, and Alien.

He was a close friend of the Japanese anime filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki.

He was born near Paris, France. Following his parents’ 1941 divorce, he lived with his grandparents.

Jean Giraud Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Cartoonist
House Living in own house.

Jean Giraud is one of the richest Cartoonist from France. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jean Giraud 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In his late teens, he began a Far West magazine comic strip called Frank et Jeremie.

He collaborated with Stan Lee on the Eisner Award-winning Silver Surfer Marvel Comics miniseries.

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Who is Jean Giraud Dating?

According to our records, Jean Giraud married to Isabelle Giraud. As of December 1, 2023, Jean Giraud’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Jean Ranked on the list of most popular Cartoonist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in France. Jean Giraud celebrates birthday on May 8 of every year.

Who inspired Moebius?

Le Monde d’Edena #6 – ‘Les Réparateurs’. Moebius was highly influenced by drugs and the philosophies of French New Age guru Jean-Paul Appel-Guéry and Swiss nutritionist Guy-Claude Burger for his next major work, ‘Le Monde d’Edena’ (‘The Aedena Cycle’).

What is Moebius known for?

Jean Giraud, better known by his pen name Moebius, remains one of the most influential cartoonists of all time whose signature blend of psychedelic fantasy and surrealism formed the aesthetic blueprint of modern sci-fi.

Did Moebius inspire Star Wars?

One of art legend Mœbius’s smallest comic book doodles grew to a starring role in Star Wars II. The influence of European comicbook artists on the world of fantasy and sci-fi is incalculable, yet few reigned more so than Jean Giraud, also better known as Mœbius.

Who is Moebius art?

Jean Giraud
Nationality| French
Area(s)| Writer, Artist
Pseudonym(s)| Gir, Moebius, Jean Gir
Notable works| Blueberry Arzach The Incal

What is Moebius best work?

1. The Airtight Garage (Marvel/Epic). “Is this anything like ‘Naked Lunch’?” That’s what my physical therapist said to me after I had made a remarkably poor attempt at describing what is generally regarded as Moebius’ masterpiece.

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