Fred (cartoonist) facts for kids
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Fred in 1973
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| Born | Frédéric Othon Théodore Aristidès 5 March 1931 Paris, France |
| Died | 2 April 2013 (aged 82) Paris, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Area(s) | Αrtist, writer, colourist |
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Notable works
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Philémon |
| Awards | Grand Prix de la ville d'Angoulême, 1980 |
Frédéric Othon Théodore Aristidès (born March 5, 1931 – died April 2, 2013), known by his pen name Fred, was a French cartoonist. He was famous for his work in the Franco-Belgian comics style. His most well-known series is Philémon.
About Fred's Life
Fred was born in Paris, France, on March 5, 1931. His parents were immigrants from Greece. He started his career in his early twenties. His first cartoon was published in a magazine called Zéro in 1954.
In the years that followed, his drawings appeared in many magazines. These included French magazines like Ici Paris and France Dimanche. His work was also seen in international magazines such as Punch and The New Yorker.
In 1960, Fred helped create a funny and satirical magazine called Hara-Kiri. He worked with Georges Bernier and François Cavanna on this project. Fred was the artistic director for the magazine. He also drew the first 60 covers for Hara-Kiri. Besides drawing, Fred wrote stories for many other artists. Some of these artists were Jean-Claude Mézières, Loro, and Alexis.
In 1980, Fred received a very important award. He won the Grand Prix de la ville at the seventh Angoulême International Comics Festival. This is a major award in the world of comics.
The World of Philémon
Philémon is Fred's most famous creation. He first came up with the idea for Philémon in 1965. It was a 15-page story. He hoped to publish it in the popular Franco-Belgian comics magazine Spirou. However, Spirou decided not to publish it.
But then, René Goscinny, a famous comics writer, wanted to publish it in Pilote magazine. Fred agreed, but only if he could draw the pictures himself. Goscinny said yes. So, the first Philémon adventure, called Le mystère de la clairière des trois hiboux, was published in parts.
The very last Philémon album, Le train où vont les choses, came out on February 22, 2013. This was the first Philémon book since Le diable du peintre was published in 1987. This final album was meant to give a proper ending to the series.
Fred's Passing
Fred passed away on April 2, 2013. He was 82 years old.
Awards and Recognition
Fred received several important awards for his work:
- 1977: He won the Yellow kid prize at Lucca Comics and Games.
- 1980: He received the Angoulême Festival Grand Prix de la ville.
- 1983: He was made a knight in the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. In 1992, he became an officer in the same order.
- 1994: His comic L’histoire du Corbac aux baskets won the Golden Wildcat award.
