THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Ed Gein
American murderer and human trophy collector (1906–1983)
Ed Gein was born on August 27, 1906 in La Crosse, United States and died on July 26, 1984, aged 77.
Born
August 27, 1906
Ed Gein died aged 77.
Died: July 26, 1984
Source:
- Find a Grave
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- Gein, Edward (27 August 1906–26 July 1984), basis for Alfred Hitchcock's classic terror film Psycho
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- La Crosse, United States
- Professions
- serial killer, artisan
- Citizenship
- United States
More about Ed Gein
- Zodiac sign
- Virgo
- Birth name
- Ed Gein
All birth date sources
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- Find a Grave
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- Gein, Edward (27 August 1906–26 July 1984), basis for Alfred Hitchcock's classic terror film Psycho
- BnF authorities
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was Ed Gein when they died?
Ed Gein died aged 77.
When is Ed Gein’s birthday?
Ed Gein’s recorded birthday is August 27.
Where was Ed Gein born?
Ed Gein was born in La Crosse, United States.
What was Ed Gein’s name at birth?
Ed Gein’s recorded birth name is Ed Gein.
When did Ed Gein die?
Ed Gein died on July 26, 1984.