Joe Simon

Birth Name: Hymie Simon

Date of Birth: October 11, 1913

Place of Birth: Rochester, New York, U.S.

Date of Death: December 14, 2011

Place of Death: New York City, New York, U.S.

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Joe Simon was an American comic book writer, artist, editor, and publisher. Along with Jack Kirby, he created the superhero Captain America (Steve Rogers), as well as many other prominent comic book characters.

Joe was the son of Rose (Kurland) and Harry Simon. His parents were Russian Jewish immigrants. His father was raised in Leeds, England.

Joe’s paternal grandparents were Hyman Samuel Simon and Etty/Etta Ruth Pollack.

Joe’s maternal grandparents were Simon Kurland and Bale Jackel.

Sources: Joe Simon on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Joe Simon on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

2 Responses

  1. follers says:

    Ethnic, is there a picture, please?

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