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Tommy Kirk was a television actor, born on December 10, 1941 in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Death is recorded on September 28, 2021, at the age of 79. Recorded honors include Disney Legends (2006). Tommy Kirk was listed at 175 cm. Credited works include Old Yeller, Swiss Family Robinson and Babes in Toyland.
My Take
Tommy Kirk represents an entire era of Disney for me. From Old Yeller to Swiss Family Robinson and the Flubber films, he was the wholesome American kid a generation grew up alongside, and his 2006 Disney Legends honor was richly deserved. But what stays with me is the bittersweet arc behind that screen smile; like many child stars, his life off-camera was far harder than the films suggested, and he passed quietly in 2021. Remembering him only as a sunny juvenile lead feels incomplete. He deserves to be recalled as a real, complicated talent who defined a golden age.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tommy Kirk
- Name (Japanese)
- トミー・カーク
- Reading
- とみー・かーく
- Born
- December 10, 1941 – September 28, 2021
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Snake
- Origin
- Louisville, Kentucky, United States
- Height
- 175 cm
- Occupation
- actor / television actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2006 Disney Legends
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Old Yeller | — | |
| Notable work | Swiss Family Robinson | — | |
| Notable work | Babes in Toyland | — | |
| Notable work | Pajama Party | — | |
| Notable work | The Absent-Minded Professor | — | |
| Notable work | Son of Flubber | — |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommy%20Kirk
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2441024
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
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.
Frequently asked questions
When was Tommy Kirk born?
Born December 10, 1941.
When did Tommy Kirk die?
Died September 28, 2021, aged 79.
Where was Tommy Kirk from?
Tommy Kirk was from Louisville, Kentucky, United States.
What did Tommy Kirk do?
Tommy Kirk worked as actor, television actor.
How tall was Tommy Kirk?
Tommy Kirk was 175 cm.
What was Tommy Kirk known for?
Notable works include Old Yeller, Swiss Family Robinson, Babes in Toyland.
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