Harvey Pekar
Known for Acting · 9 credits
- Born
- 1939-10-08
- Died
- 2010-07-12
- Place of birth
- Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
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.
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
TV Shows (2)
Movies (7)
About Harvey Pekar
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. 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. 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 a… With 9 credits spanning from 1982 to 2007, Harvey Pekar has appeared in 7 films and 2 TV shows.
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Most Popular Harvey Pekar Movies
- American Splendor (2003) — as Real Harvey
- Comic Book Confidential (1989) — as Self
- I, Curmudgeon (2004) — as Self
- Vinyl (2000) — as Himself
- All That You Love Will Be Carried Away (2004) — as Hotel Clerk
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