Claude Kirk was born on January 7, 1926 in San Bernardino, California, USA. He was married to Erkia Mattfeld and Sarah Stokes. He died on September 28, 2011 in West Palm Beach, Florida, USA.
Children: first marriage - daughters Sarah and Catherine; second marriage - twin sons William and Franklin; third marriage - son Kirk, daughter Claudia, and adopted step-daughter Adriana.