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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.
Monday, August 28, 2017. Creator: Jack Kirby in the Census and Army. August 28 would have been Kirby’s 100th birthday. Benjamin Kurtzberg, Kirby’s father, signed his World War I draft card on June 5, 1917. His home address was 147 Essex Street in Manhattan, New York City, which was Kirby’s birthplace. (1905 postcard of Essex Street)
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. He developed an interest in drawing at an early age.
- August 28, 1917
- February 6, 1994
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.
Quick Facts. Also Known As: Jacob Kurtzberg. Died At Age: 76. Family: Spouse/Ex-: Roz Goldstein (m. 1942–1994) father: Benjamin Kurtzberg. mother: Rose (Bernstein) Born Country: United States. Artists & Painters American Men. Died on: February 6, 1994. place of death: Thousand Oaks, California, United States. Cause of Death: Heart Failure.
Aug 4, 2023 · Death: February 06, 1994 (76) Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, California, United States. Place of Burial: Westlake Village, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County , California, United States. Immediate Family: Son of Benjamin Kurtzberg and Rose Kurtzberg. Husband of Rosiland “Roz” Kirby. Father of Private and Private.
He was born to Rose and Benjamin Kurtzberg. From 1942 to 1994, he was married to Rosalind Goldstein, with whom he fathered four children. Achievements. During his lifetime, his works won him a number of notable awards, including a Shazam Award in 1971 and an Alley Award in 1967.
