Sempe

Sempe was born on August 17, 1932 in Bordeaux, France. French cartoonist most famous for his 1950s comic Le Petit Nicolas. His work has also appeared on the cover of The New Yorker more times than any other artist.
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🎂 Sempe - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

Currently, Sempe is 92 years, 3 months and 4 days old. Sempe will celebrate 93rd birthday on a Sunday 17th of August 2025. Below we countdown to Sempe upcoming birthday.

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Popular As Sempe
Occupation Cartoonist
Age 92 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born August 17, 1932 (Bordeaux, France)
Birthday August 17
Town/City Bordeaux, France
Nationality France

🌙 Zodiac

Sempe’s zodiac sign is Leo. According to astrologers, people born under the sign of Leo are natural born leaders. They are dramatic, creative, self-confident, dominant and extremely difficult to resist, able to achieve anything they want to in any area of life they commit to. There is a specific strength to a Leo and their "king of the jungle" status. Leo often has many friends for they are generous and loyal. Self-confident and attractive, this is a Sun sign capable of uniting different groups of people and leading them as one towards a shared cause, and their healthy sense of humor makes collaboration with other people even easier.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Sempe was born in the Year of the Monkey. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Monkey thrive on having fun. They’re energetic, upbeat, and good at listening but lack self-control. They like being active and stimulated and enjoy pleasing self before pleasing others. They’re heart-breakers, not good at long-term relationships, morals are weak. Compatible with Rat or Dragon.

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About

French Cartoonist most famous for his 1950s comic Le Petit Nicolas. His work has also appeared on the cover of The New Yorker more times than any other Artist.

Before Fame

After briefly serving in the Army, he relocated to Paris to study with the great Rene Goscinny, a French Cartoonist who taught him the innerworkings of the Business.

Trivia

In 2002, a film was made about his life: Sempé, Rêver Pour Dessiner.

Family Life

He was born in Bordeaux, France.

Associated With

He and Francoise Mouly were among two of France's most famous cartoonists.

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