Donald Kirke
(1901-1971)

American actor and television actor (1901-1971) – Donald Kirke was born in Jersey City (City in New Jersey, United States) on May 17th, 1901 and died in Los Angeles County (County in California, United States) on May 18th, 1971 at the age of 70. Today Donald Kirke would be 122 years old.

Age

how old was Donald Kirke when he died?

Donald Kirke died in 1971 at the age of 70.

Biographical data

Birthday	May 17th, 1901 (Friday)
Place of Birth	Jersey City City in New Jersey, United States
Death Date	May 18th, 1971 (Tuesday)
Death place	Los Angeles County County in California, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Taurus (The Bull) ♉
Chinese Zodiac	Ox 牛

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Donald Kirke

Birthday

When was Donald Kirke born?

Donald Kirke was born on May 17th, 1901.

Death

When did Donald Kirke die?

Donald Kirke died on May 18th, 1971 at the age of 70 in Los Angeles County (County in California, United States). Today Donald Kirke would be 122 years old.