About Ken Barr
Lived 1933 – 2016 (aged 83). Ken Barr was a British cartoonist and comics artist.
Ken Barr, working name of Kenneth Barr (17 March 1933 – 25 March 2016), was a Scottish artist who drew and painted DC and Marvel comics and magazines, Doc Savage magazine covers, science fiction and fantasy novel and magazine covers. His style evolved into powerful "photo-realism" depictions of heroes similar to the paintings of James Bama.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ken Barr?
Scottish artist (1933-2016)
When was Ken Barr born?
Ken Barr was born on 17 March 1933 in Glasgow.
When did Ken Barr die?
Ken Barr died on 25 March 2016 in Scotland.
What was Ken Barr's occupation?
Ken Barr was a cartoonist and comics artist.
What nationality was Ken Barr?
Ken Barr was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ken Barr. https://biography.guide/ken-barr/
MLA: "Ken Barr." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ken-barr/.
Chicago: "Ken Barr." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ken-barr/.
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