As per our current Database, Carl Barks has been died on Aug 25, 2000 (age 99).
When Carl Barks die, Carl Barks was 99 years old.
Popular As | Carl Barks |
Occupation | Cartoonist |
Age | 99 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Born | March 27, 1901 (Merrill, OR) |
Birthday | March 27 |
Town/City | Merrill, OR |
Nationality | OR |
Carl Barksโs zodiac sign is Aries. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
Carl Barks was born in the Year of the Ox. Another of the powerful Chinese Zodiac signs, the Ox is steadfast, solid, a goal-oriented leader, detail-oriented, hard-working, stubborn, serious and introverted but can feel lonely and insecure. Takes comfort in friends and family and is a reliable, protective and strong companion. Compatible with Snake or Rooster.
Prolific Cartoonist most recognized for creating Scrooge McDuck and his hysterical comics about Donald Duck. In 1973, he won The Academy of Comic Book Arts Hall of Fame Award.
He worked exhaustively as a farmer, a mule driver, a Cowboy, and a printer before settling on animation.
In 1991, he also won the prestigious Disney Legends Award for his work and contributions to Cartooning.
He had one brother, Carl, whom he was close to while moving all over the North West growing up. He married and divorced three times and had three children.
A scan of his Scrooge McDuck was the first image ever shown on an Apple computer, created by co-founder Steven Jobs.