About Gébé
Lived 1929 – 2004 (aged 74). Gébé was a French comics artist, cartoonist, draftsperson, writer, illustrator and editing staff.
Georges Blondeaux (9 July 1929 – 4 April 2004), known as Gébé, was a French cartoonist.
Gébé began his career as an industrial designer at the SNCF in 1947, and published his first cartoons in La Vie du Rail magazine. In the 1960s he became known in major magazines such as Paris Match or Le Journal du dimanche. In 1969, he became editor-in-chief of Hara-Kiri, a magazine founded by François Cavanna and Georges Bernier (alias Professeur Choron) then Charlie Hebdo until 1985. He created photo novels photographed by Chenz. In 1986, he became editor-in-chief of Zéro. From 1992 to the end of his life, he was an active contributor to Charlie Hebdo magazine, of which he was publishing director.
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Contemporaries
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gébé?
French comics artist (1929-2004)
When was Gébé born?
Gébé was born on 9 July 1929 in Villeneuve-Saint-Georges.
When did Gébé die?
Gébé died on 5 April 2004 in Champcueil.
What was Gébé's occupation?
Gébé was a comics artist, cartoonist, draftsperson, writer, illustrator and editing staff.
What nationality was Gébé?
Gébé was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gébé. https://biography.guide/gebe/
MLA: "Gébé." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gebe/.
Chicago: "Gébé." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gebe/.
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