About Guy Bara
Lived 1923 – 2003 (aged 79). Guy Bara was a Belgian journalist, comics artist and screenwriter.
Guy Bara (11 July 1923 – 18 June 2003) is the pseudonym of Guy Willems, a Belgian comic strip writer, artist and cartoonist.
He was born in Riga, Latvia and died in Marseille, France.
He is best known as the creator of the popular Belgian comic Max l'explorateur. He was also an active journalist for La Dernière Heure.
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Who was Guy Bara?
Belgian cartoonist (1923-2003)
When was Guy Bara born?
Guy Bara was born on 11 July 1923 in Riga.
When did Guy Bara die?
Guy Bara died on 18 June 2003 in 5th arrondissement of Marseille.
What was Guy Bara's occupation?
Guy Bara was a journalist, comics artist and screenwriter.
What nationality was Guy Bara?
Guy Bara was Belgian.
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