Lee Falk
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Summary
Lee Falk was born on April 28, 1911[1], in St. Louis[2]. He died on March 13, 1999[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a writer[5], theatrical director[6], screenwriter[7], comics artist[8], and novelist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (722 views/month, #7,146 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: March 12, 1999[11]
- Place of burial: Cypress Hills Cemetery[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Occupation: manufacturer[14], animator[15]
- Educated at: University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign[16], UIUC College of Media[17]
- Notable work: The Phantom[18], Mandrake the Magician[19]
- Award received: Inkpot Award[20], Yellow Kid Award[21], Adamson Awards[22], Will Eisner Hall of Fame[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Commons category: Lee Falk[25]
- Family name: Falk[26]
- Given name: Lee[27]
- Described by source: Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum biographical files[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
- Birth name: Leon Harrison Gross[30]
- Name in native language: Lee Falk[31]
Why It Matters
Lee Falk has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
Works attributed to him include The Phantom[34], a comic strip[35], founded in 1936[36].
FAQs
Where was Lee Falk born?
Lee Falk's place of birth was St. Louis[2].
Where did Lee Falk die?
Lee Falk died in New York City[4].
What did Lee Falk do for work?
Lee Falk worked as a writer[5], theatrical director[6], screenwriter[7], comics artist[8], and novelist[9].
Where did Lee Falk go to school?
Lee Falk was educated at University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign[16] and UIUC College of Media[17].
What awards did Lee Falk receive?
Honors received include Inkpot Award[20], Yellow Kid Award[21], Adamson Awards[22], and Will Eisner Hall of Fame[23].