Roberto Renzi (10 February 1923 – 23 October 2018) was an Italian cartoonist.[1]
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Born | 10 February 1923 |
Died | 23 October 2018 Milan, Italy | (aged 95)
Nationality | Italian |
Occupation | Cartoonist |
Biography
editRenzi began writing comics in 1942 during World War II. He created titles such as Il principe nero, Scugnizzo, Il piccolo corsaro, Zan della jungla, Coyote, and Birba.[2] In the post-war era, he created famous fictional characters such as Tiramolla and Akim. He also wrote nine stories for The Walt Disney Company Italy.[3]
Outside of his comic book work, Renzi was an active journalist, and wrote a book titled Racconti mattinali (Morning stories).
He founded the Fondazione Silvio Fossati in 2007, a foundation celebrating comic book work in Italy. He also directed the Press Club in Milan.[4]
Works
editReferences
edit- ^ "È morto Roberto Renzi, creatore di Tiramolla e Akim". Fúmetto Logica (in Italian). 24 October 2018.
- ^ "È morto Roberto Renzi, l'inventore di Akim e Tiramolla". il Post (in Italian). 24 October 2018.
- ^ "Roberto Renzi". Inducks.
- ^ "Morto Roberto Renzi, papà di 'Tiramolla'". Ansa.it (in Italian). 24 October 2018.