Harvey Pekar
Actor
- Born
- October 8, 1939 · Cleveland, Ohio, United States
- Died
- July 12, 2010 (age 70)
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Harvey Lawrence Pekar ( October 8, 1939 – July 12, 2010) was an American underground comic book writer, music critic and media personality, best known for his autobiographical American Splendor comic series. In 2003, the series inspired a critically acclaimed film adaptation of the same name.
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Pekar described American Splendor as "an autobiography written as it's happening. The theme is about staying alive. Getting a job, finding a mate, having a place to live, finding a creative outlet. Life is a war of attrition. You have to stay active on all fronts. It's one thing after another. I've tried to control a chaotic universe. And it's a losing battle. But I can't let go. I've tried, but I can't."
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Known for
Acting7
- 2007Hero Tomorrow as Voice of the Squid
- 2004All That You Love Will Be Carried Away as Hotel Clerk
- 2004I, Curmudgeon as Self
- 2003American Splendor as Real Harvey
- 2000Vinyl as Himself
- 1989Comic Book Confidential as Self
- TBASometimes City as Self
Behind the camera1
- 2003American Splendor Novel, Comic Book