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Feb 15, 2024 · Benjamin Kurtzberg, Jack’s father, had immigrated to the United States in 1907, seeking new opportunities and a better life. The Lower East Side, a melting pot of cultures and communities, became the backdrop for Jack’s upbringing, influencing his worldview and artistic sensibilities. Photo: Youtube
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. His parents, Rose (Bernstein) and Benjamin Kurtzberg, were Austrian-Jewish immigrants, and his father earned a living as a garment factory worker.
- Jacob Kurtzberg, August 28, 1917, New York City, U.S.
- February 6, 1994 (aged 76), Thousand Oaks, California, U.S.
Aug 19, 2021 · 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. Occupation: Garment industry/Cloakmakers, Finisher.
- January 16, 1888
- after 1942Brooklyn, New York City, New York
- Galicia, Kingdom of Austria
- Garment industry/Cloakmakers, Finisher
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. His father worked at a garment factory.
He was a son of garment factory worker Benjamin Kurtzberg and his wife Rose Bernstein. Both his parents were Austrian-Jewish immigrants. He developed an interest in drawing at an early age.
- January 1, 1
- Thousand Oaks, California, USA
- January 1, 1
- 1.57 m
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.
Apr 11, 2021 · Born Jacob Kurtzberg on August 28, 1917, Jack “The King” Kirby is considered one of the most influential American comic book artists of all time.
