Gil Kane
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Summary
Gil Kane was born on April 6, 1926[1], in Riga[2]. He died on January 31, 2000[3], in Aventura[4]. He worked as a comics artist[5], penciller[6], inker[7], and colorist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,558 views/month, #7,175 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Ethnic group: Jewish people[11]
- Educated at: High School of Art and Design[12]
- Notable work: The Night Gwen Stacy Died[13], Star Hawks[14], Green Goblin Reborn![15], Blackmark[16]
- Award received: Inkpot Award[17], Will Eisner Hall of Fame[18], Jack Kirby Hall of Fame[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Genre: superhero comics[21], science fiction comics[22]
- Commons category: Gil Kane[23]
- Cause of death: lymphoma[24]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[25]
- Family name: Katz[26], Kane[27]
- Given name: Eli[28], Gil[29]
- Pseudonym: Gil Kane[30]
- Manner of death: natural causes[31]
- Described by source: Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum biographical files[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/San Diego State University[34]
- Writing language: English[35]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[36]
Why It Matters
Gil Kane has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
He has been cited as an influence by Jim Starlin[39], a comics artist[40], b. 1949[41], of United States[42], awarded the Inkpot Award[43].
FAQs
Where was Gil Kane born?
Gil Kane's place of birth was Riga[2].
Where did Gil Kane die?
Gil Kane passed away in Aventura[4].
What did Gil Kane do for work?
Gil Kane worked as a comics artist[5], penciller[6], inker[7], and colorist[8].
Where did Gil Kane go to school?
Gil Kane was educated at High School of Art and Design[12].
What awards did Gil Kane receive?
Honors received include Inkpot Award[17], Will Eisner Hall of Fame[18], and Jack Kirby Hall of Fame[19].
Who did Gil Kane influence?
Gil Kane has been cited as an influence by Jim Starlin[39].