Carl Barks
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Summary
Carl Barks was born on March 27, 1901[1], in Merrill[2]. He died on August 25, 2000[3], in Grants Pass[4]. He worked as a writer[5], painter[6], farmer[7], journalist[8], and story artist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,624 views/month, #6,896 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Oregon[11]
- Place of burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park[12]
- Spouse: Garé Barks[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14]
- Occupation: illustrator[15], comics artist[16], comics writer[17], animator[18], cartoonist[19], storyboard artist[20], artist[21]
- Field of work: comics[22], young adult literature[23]
- Employer: Walt Disney Studios[24], Western Publishing[25]
- Notable work: Scrooge McDuck[26], Gyro Gearloose[27], Donald Duck Finds Pirate Gold[28], Donald Duck and the Mummy's Ring[29], Magica De Spell[30], Gladstone Gander[31], Beagle Boys[32], Christmas on Bear Mountain[33]
- Award received: Disney Legends[34], Inkpot Award[35], Jack Kirby Hall of Fame[36], Angoulême International Comics Festival Prize for Inheritance[37], Will Eisner Hall of Fame[38]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[39]
- Sex or gender: male[40]
- Commons category: Carl Barks[41]
- Cause of death: chronic lymphocytic leukemia[42]
- Family name: Barks[43]
- Given name: Carl[44]
- Topic's main category: Category:Carl Barks[45]
- Commons gallery: Carl Barks[46]
- Medical condition: sensorineural hearing loss[47], leukemia[48]
- Manner of death: natural causes[49]
- Described by source: Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum biographical files[50], Lexicon van de jeugdliteratuur[51]
Why It Matters
Carl Barks has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
Works attributed to him include Christmas on Bear Mountain[54], a comic story[55]; Lost in the Andes![56], a comic story[57]; Only a Poor Old Man[58], a comic story[59]; Back to the Klondike[60], a comic story[61]; The Old Castle's Secret[62], a comic story[63]; and Tralla La[64], a comic story[65], in Italy[66].
FAQs
Where was Carl Barks born?
Carl Barks's place of birth was Merrill[2].
Where did Carl Barks die?
Carl Barks passed away in Grants Pass[4].
Who was Carl Barks married to?
Carl Barks's spouses include Garé Barks[13].
What did Carl Barks do for work?
Carl Barks worked as a writer[5], painter[6], farmer[7], journalist[8], and story artist[9].
What awards did Carl Barks receive?
Honors received include Disney Legends[34], Inkpot Award[35], Jack Kirby Hall of Fame[36], and Angoulême International Comics Festival Prize for Inheritance[37].