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Childhood & Early Life. 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. Since childhood, Jack had a liking for drawing.
Feb 15, 2024 · Immigrant Roots: Jack Kirby, born on August 28, 1917, in the Lower East Side neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, was the son of Austrian-Jewish immigrants. Benjamin Kurtzberg, Jack’s father, had immigrated to the United States in 1907, seeking new opportunities and a better life.
Jack Kirby [1] (born Jacob Kurtzberg; August 28, 1917 – February 6, 1994) was an American comic book artist, widely regarded as one of the medium's major innovators and one of its most prolific and influential creators. He grew up in New York City and learned to draw cartoon figures by tracing characters from comic strips and editorial cartoons.
- Jacob Kurtzberg, August 28, 1917, New York City, U.S.
- February 6, 1994 (aged 76), Thousand Oaks, California, U.S.
August 28 would have been Kirby’s 100th birthday. Benjamin Kurtzberg, Kirby’s father, signed his World War I draft card on ...
Jack Kirby (1917-1994) Jack Kirby. Jack "The King" Kirby was an influential comic book writer and artist, particularly famous for creating or co-creating some of the most famous characters for both DC Comics and Marvel Comics. In 1917, Kirby was born under the name "Jacob Kurtzberg" on the Lower East Side of Manhattan in New York City.
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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. Since childhood, Jack had a liking for drawing.
25 Years Gone. Rest In Peace. Ya’acov (Jacob) Son of Benyamin (Benjamin) (Kurtzberg) Jack ♛ Kirby Beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather. (28...
