Age, Biography and Wiki
Bob Peak was born on 30 May, 1927 in Denver, Colorado, United States, is an American illustrator. Discover Bob Peak's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 65 years old?
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Illustrator |
| Age |
65 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
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30 May, 1927 |
| Birthday |
30 May |
| Birthplace |
Denver, Colorado, United States |
| Date of death |
1 August, 1992 |
| Died Place |
United States |
| Nationality |
United States
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Bob Peak Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Bob Peak's Wife?
His wife is Lucille Peak
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Lucille Peak |
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Bob Peak Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Bob Peak worth at the age of 65 years old? Bob Peak’s income source is mostly from being a successful illustrator. He is from United States. We have estimated Bob Peak's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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| Source of Income |
illustrator |
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Timeline
Robert M. Peak (May 30, 1927 – August 1, 1992) was an American commercial illustrator.
He is best known for his developments in the design of the modern film poster.
His artwork has been on the cover of Time magazine, TV Guide, and Sports Illustrated.
He also illustrated advertisements and U.S. postage stamps.
Bob Peak was born in Denver, Colorado, and grew up in Wichita, Kansas.
He knew from an early age that he wanted to be a commercial illustrator.
He majored in geology at the University of Wichita (nka Wichita State University) and got a part-time job in the art department of McCormick-Armstrong.
After serving in the military during the Korean War, Peak transferred to the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles, California, graduating in 1951.
In 1953, Peak moved to New York City and landed an Old Hickory Whiskey advertising campaign.
His work went on to appear in major advertising and national magazines.
He was the father of Matthew Peak, who is best known for illustrating posters for the Nightmare on Elm Street film series.
United Artists studio hired Peak in 1961 to design the poster images for the film West Side Story.
The success of Peak's work on that film led to work on posters for designer Bill Gold, including the big-budget musicals My Fair Lady and Camelot.
In 1961, Peak was named Artist of the Year by the Graphic Artists Guild New York chapter.
He won eight Awards of Excellence and four gold medals from Society of Illustrators.
In the mid-1970s, Peak's style would become familiar to fans of science fiction films when he created the poster art for the futuristic film Rollerball (1975), which was followed by the first five Star Trek films, Superman (1978), Excalibur (1981), both Derek Flint films, Apocalypse Now (1979), The Spy Who Loved Me and other James Bond concepts.
In 1977, the Society of Illustrators inducted him to its Hall of Fame.
By the 1980s, only the film poster artist Drew Struzan was in as much demand by film directors.
Peak received a commission from the U.S. Postal Service to design 30 stamps for the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia.
The Hollywood Reporter presented him the 1992 Key Art Award, now known as the Clio Entertainment Awards.
From January 20 through April 17, 2011, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences presented the "Bob Peak: Creating the Modern Movie Poster" exhibit at its headquarters building in Beverly Hills.
Peak taught in his own college and later at Art Students League of New York, Pratt Institute and Famous Artists School.
