Art · Literature · 1917–1994
Jack Kirby — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 28 August 1917 · Died: 6 February 1994 · Age at death: 76
How old was Jack Kirby when he died?
Jack Kirby died aged 76. He was born on 28 August 1917 and died on 6 February 1994.
Influential comic book artist who co-created Captain America and the X-Men
Did you know?During the Second World War, he served in the US Army and used his artistic skills to draw reconnaissance maps of enemy territory.
Jack Kirby (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.
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- Age at death
- 76
- Would be
- 109
- Years since death
- 32
- Born
- August 28, 1917 · New York City, United States
- Died
- February 6, 1994
- Cause of death
- Heart failure
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Art, Literature
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- Born on August 28Born on August 28 too? You share your birthday with Jack Kirby, Al-Shafi'i, Jack Black and 25 more famous people. See your full list of birthday matches.Date page
- Died on February 6Jack Kirby is remembered every February 6, along with 22 other notable people who died on this day. Discover what else happened on that date.Date page
- See the front page from the day Jack Kirby was bornA newspaper front page for 28 August 1917, styled like the papers of the time, with headlines and famous birthdays from that day.Birthday newspaper
- Would-be age todayJack Kirby would be 109 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
- Birth anniversaryJack Kirby's 110th birthday is in 307 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!110th
- Death anniversaryThe 33rd anniversary of Jack Kirby's death is in 104 days. A moment to remember their legacy.33rd
- Virgo zodiac signVirgo people are known for being analytical, practical and meticulous. Are you a Virgo like Jack Kirby? Meet others who share your star sign.Zodiac
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