Harvey Pekar

Harvey Pekar

1939-10-08 – 2010-07-12 (age 70) Cleveland, Ohio, United States
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Biography

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Harvey Lawrence Pekar ( October 8, 1939 โ€“ 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.

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

American Splendor
American Splendor

2003

as Real Harvey

Comic Book Confidential
Vinyl
Vinyl

2000

as Himself

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Hero Tomorrow

2007

as Voice of the Squid

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I, Curmudgeon

2004

as Self

All That You Love Will Be Carried Away
Sometimes City