Marjane Satrapi

Graphic novelist, cartoonist, illustrator, film director, children's book author

Iranian-French Rasht, Iran

Quick Info

ProfessionGraphic novelist, cartoonist, illustrator, film director, children's book author
NationalityIranian-French
Date of Birth22/11/1969
Age56 years (died on 28, May, 2026)
BirthplaceRasht, Iran
Date of Death28/05/2026

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Bio/Wiki

Known For
  • Persepolis
  • Chicken with Plums
  • Woman, Life, Freedom
  • Radioactive
Current ResidenceParis

Educational Qualification(s)

Education
  • Studied at L'Ecole de Beaux-Arts, Tehran
  • Studied at Arts Déco, Strasbourg

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried
SpouseMattias Ripa
Previous SpouseReza

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
SpouseMattias Ripa
Previous SpouseReza

Career

Occupations
  • Graphic novelist
  • Cartoonist
  • Illustrator
  • Film director
  • Children's book author
Notable Works
  • Persepolis
  • Persepolis 2
  • Embroideries
  • Chicken with Plums
  • Radioactive
Awards & RecognitionElected member of the French Academy of Fine Arts in 2024

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Her comics and commentary have appeared in newspapers and magazines including The New York Times and The New Yorker.
2. Her graphic novel Persepolis was adapted into a film.
3. She has also written children's books.
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