About Homer Tate
Lived 1884 – 1975 (aged 90). Homer Tate was an artist.
Homer Martin Tate (1884–1975) was an American nicknamed the "King of Gaffes" for devising strange "artifacts" that were often used in roadside attractions and sideshows to fool and amuse the public. Among his best known works is The Thing.
Tate was born in Poetry, Texas, and moved to Arizona in the 1890s
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Who was Homer Tate?
American showman (1884–1975)
When was Homer Tate born?
Homer Tate was born on 7 September 1884.
When did Homer Tate die?
Homer Tate died on 21 February 1975.
What was Homer Tate's occupation?
Homer Tate was an artist.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Homer Tate. https://biography.guide/homer-tate/
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