Kevin Carter
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Summary
Kevin Carter was born on September 13, 1960[1], in Johannesburg[2]. He died on July 27, 1994[3], in Johannesburg[4]. He worked as a war photographer[5], photojournalist[6], journalist[7], and photographer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,613 views/month, #6,427 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: South Africa[10]
- Field of work: photojournalist[11]
- Notable work: The vulture and the little girl[12]
- Award received: Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography[13]
- Member of: Bang-Bang Club[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Commons category: Kevin Carter[16]
- Cause of death: carbon monoxide poisoning[17]
- Family name: Carter[18]
- Given name: Kevin[19]
- Topic's main category: Category:Kevin Carter[20]
- Commons gallery: Kevin Carter[21]
- Manner of death: suicide[22]
- Described by source: Allgemeines Künstlerlexikon[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24]
- Name in native language: Kevin Carter[25]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1975[26]
- End of work period: January 1, 1994[27]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[28]
Why It Matters
Kevin Carter has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Kevin Carter born?
Kevin Carter's place of birth was Johannesburg[2].
Where did Kevin Carter die?
Kevin Carter passed away in Johannesburg[4].
What did Kevin Carter do for work?
Kevin Carter worked as a war photographer[5], photojournalist[6], journalist[7], and photographer[8].
What awards did Kevin Carter receive?
Honors received include Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography[13].