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My Take
The Naked Cowboy is the kind of figure I cannot help but admire, even if my instinct is to roll my eyes first. Robert Burck, a college-educated man from Cincinnati, chose to stand in the chaos of Times Square in nothing but boots, a hat, and briefs, and turned that audacity into a genuine brand. What looks like a gimmick is actually a sustained act of self-invention, performed in summer heat and winter cold alike. I respect the sheer commitment it takes to become a city's living landmark. There is real artistry, and real nerve, in refusing to be ignored.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Naked Cowboy
- Name (Japanese)
- ネイキッド・カウボーイ
- Reading
- ねいきっど・かうぼーい
- Born
- December 23, 1970 (age 55)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Dog
- Origin
- Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
- Occupation
- street artist / musician / singer / actor / guitarist
2. Background
- University
- University of Cincinnati
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Naked Cowboy born?
Born December 23, 1970 (age 55).
Where is Naked Cowboy from?
Naked Cowboy is from Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.
What does Naked Cowboy do?
Naked Cowboy works as street artist, musician, singer, actor, guitarist.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.