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Jack Kirby was born Jacob Kurtzberg on August 28, 1917, at 147 Essex Street on the Lower East Side of Manhattan in New York City; he grew up there. [3] His parents, Rose (Bernstein) and Benjamin Kurtzberg, [3] were Austrian-Jewish immigrants, and his father earned a living as a garment factory worker. [4]
Aug 19, 2021 · Birthplace: Galicia, Kingdom of Austria. Death: after 1942. Brooklyn, New York City, New York. Immediate Family: Son of Nathan Kurtzberg and Feiga Kurtzberg. Husband of Rose Kurtzberg. Father of Jack Kirby and David Kurtzberg.
Feb 15, 2024 · The late comic book artist, widely hailed as a major innovator in the industry, was shaped by the cultural tapestry of his parents, Benjamin and Rose Kurtzberg. Let’s delve into the immigrant roots and the familial influences that played a pivotal role in shaping the early life of the man who would become a titan in the world of comics.
Jack Kirby was born on August 28, 1917, in the Lower East Side (LES) neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, to Rose (Burnstein) and Benjamin Kurtzberg. His parents were Jewish immigrants from Austria.
In 1917, Kirby was born under the name "Jacob Kurtzberg" on the Lower East Side of Manhattan in New York City. He was a son of garment factory worker Benjamin Kurtzberg and his wife Rose Bernstein. Both his parents were Austrian-Jewish immigrants.
- August 28, 1917
- February 6, 1994
Born Jacob Kurtzberg, August 28, 1917, in New York, NY; died of heart failure, February 6, 1994, in Thousand Oaks, CA; son of Benjamin (a tailor) and Rosemary (a homemaker) Kurtzberg; married; wife's name, Rosalind; children: Susan, Barbara, Lisa, Neal.
Feb 6, 2019 · 25 Years Gone. Rest In Peace. Ya’acov (Jacob) Son of Benyamin (Benjamin) (Kurtzberg) Jack ♛ Kirby Beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather. (28 August) 1917 - (6 February) 1994 An Inspiration To All.
