Lee Falk

American comics writer
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Lee Falk

Summary

Lee Falk is a human[1]. His place of birth was St. Louis[2]. He was born on April 28, 1911[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on March 13, 1999[5]. He worked as a writer[6], theatrical director[7], screenwriter[8], comics artist[9], and novelist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (155 views/month, #7,146 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in St. Louis[2], Lee Falk…
  • Lee Falk died in New York City[4].
  • Lee Falk was born on April 28, 1911[3].
  • Lee Falk died on March 13, 1999[5].
  • Lee Falk died on March 12, 1999[12].
  • Burial took place at Cypress Hills Cemetery[13].
  • Lee Falk held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Lee Falk worked as a writer[6].
  • Lee Falk worked as a theatrical director[7].
  • Lee Falk's professions included screenwriter[8].
  • Lee Falk's professions included comics artist[9].
  • Lee Falk worked as a novelist[10].
  • Lee Falk's professions included manufacturer[15].
  • Lee Falk's education included a stint at University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign[16].
  • Lee Falk's education included a stint at UIUC College of Media[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Lee Falk is The Phantom[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Lee Falk is Mandrake the Magician[19].
  • Lee Falk received the Inkpot Award[20].
  • Lee Falk received the Yellow Kid Award[21].
  • Lee Falk received the Adamson Awards[22].
  • Lee Falk received the Will Eisner Hall of Fame[23].
  • Lee Falk is recorded as male[24].
  • Lee Falk's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Lee Falk's Commons category is recorded as Lee Falk[26].
  • Lee Falk's family name is recorded as Falk[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Lee Falk was born in St. Louis[2]. He was born on April 28, 1911[3].

Education

Educated at University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign[16], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1867[30] and UIUC College of Media[17], a college[31], in United States[32], founded in 1927[33], headquartered in Urbana[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], theatrical director[7], screenwriter[8], comics artist[9], novelist[10], and manufacturer[15].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Phantom[18], a comic strip[35], founded in 1936[36] and Mandrake the Magician[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Inkpot Award[20], an award[37], in United States[38], founded in 1974[39]; Yellow Kid Award[21], an award[40], in Italy[41], founded in 1970[42]; Adamson Awards[22], an award[43], in Sweden[44], founded in 1965[45]; and Will Eisner Hall of Fame[23], a hall of fame[46], in United States[47], founded in 1988[48].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 13, 1999[5] and March 12, 1999[12]. Lee Falk passed away in New York City[4]. Burial took place at Cypress Hills Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Lee Falk ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (155 views/month, #7,146 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

Works attributed to him include The Phantom[51], a comic strip[52], founded in 1936[53].

FAQs

Where was Lee Falk born?

Born in St. Louis[2], Lee Falk…

Where did Lee Falk die?

Lee Falk died in New York City[4].

What did Lee Falk do for work?

Lee Falk worked as writer[6], theatrical director[7], screenwriter[8], comics artist[9], and novelist[10].

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].

References

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  2. [4] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [13] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . comic-con.org. Retrieved . comic-con.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . comicsbeat.com. Retrieved . comicsbeat.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [12] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [18] . wikidata.org.
  25. [19] . wikidata.org.

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  23. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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