About Nine Culliford
Lived 1930 – 2016 (aged 86). Nine Culliford was a Belgian comics colorist and comics artist.
Janine Culliford (née Devroye; 29 March 1930 – 5 July 2016) was a Belgian colourist of comic strips.
Nine Culliford was the wife of the comic strip creator known as Peyo (the pseudonym of Pierre Culliford, 1928–1992). She coloured his illustrations up until his death.
Biography She is especially notable for coming up with the idea that the Smurfs should be coloured blue. After the death of her husband, she continued to colour the comic strips produced by the studio founded by her son Thierry who has been continuing the work of Peyo.
She died on 5 July 2016 at the age of 86.
The 2017 film Smurfs: The Lost Village is dedicated to her memory.
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Who was Nine Culliford?
Belgian colorist (1930–2016)
When was Nine Culliford born?
Nine Culliford was born on 29 March 1930.
When did Nine Culliford die?
Nine Culliford died on 5 July 2016 in Uccle.
What was Nine Culliford's occupation?
Nine Culliford was a comics colorist and comics artist.
What nationality was Nine Culliford?
Nine Culliford was Belgian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Nine Culliford. https://biography.guide/nine-culliford/
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