Bob Kane
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Summary
Bob Kane was born on October 24, 1915[1], in New York City[2]. He died on November 3, 1998[3], in Los Angeles[4]. He worked as a comics artist[5], penciller[6], writer[7], screenwriter[8], and draftsperson[9]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,480 views/month, #6,427 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Forest Lawn Memorial Park[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Native language: English[13]
- Ethnic group: Jewish people[14]
- Educated at: Cooper Union[15], DeWitt Clinton High School[16], Grand Central School of Art[17]
- Notable work: Gotham City[18], Batman and Me[19], Batman[20]
- Award received: star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21], Inkpot Award[22], Will Eisner Hall of Fame[23]
- Influenced by: The Mark of Zorro[24], The Bat[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Commons category: Bob Kane[27]
- Family name: Kane[28], Kahn[29]
- Given name: Robert[30]
- Official website: http://bobkane.com/[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[32]
- Name in native language: Bob Kane[33]
- Different from: Bob Kane[34]
- Start of work period: 1936[35]
- End of work period: 1997[36]
Why It Matters
Bob Kane has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
Works attributed to him include Batman[39], a comic book series[40], written by utyhgfre[41].
FAQs
Where was Bob Kane born?
Bob Kane's place of birth was New York City[2].
Where did Bob Kane die?
Bob Kane died in Los Angeles[4].
What did Bob Kane do for work?
Bob Kane worked as a comics artist[5], penciller[6], writer[7], screenwriter[8], and draftsperson[9].
Where did Bob Kane go to school?
Bob Kane was educated at Cooper Union[15], DeWitt Clinton High School[16], and Grand Central School of Art[17].
What awards did Bob Kane receive?
Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21], Inkpot Award[22], and Will Eisner Hall of Fame[23].