Roberto Fontanarrosa
Cartoonist and creator of humor comics
Born
1944
82 years ago
Died
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Argentina
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A prominent Argentinian cartoonist and writer, contributed significantly to the comic and literary scenes in Argentina. Created memorable characters, including the iconic 'Inodoro Pereyra' and 'Boogie el Aceitoso'. Published numerous comic strips in various periodicals and established a reputation for blending humor with social commentary. Participated in cultural festivals and gained recognition for distinctive artistic style and storytelling.
Created 'Inodoro Pereyra'
Created 'Boogie el Aceitoso'
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