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Harvey Pekar
Actor

Harvey Pekar

8 Oct 1939Born
12 Jul 2010Died
70Age at death
3Credits

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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.

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.

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But I can't let go. I've tried, but I can't."

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Known for

Filmography

  1. 2007Hero TomorrowFilm: Voice of the Squid
  2. 2004All That You Love Will Be Carried AwayFilm: Hotel Clerk
  3. 2003American SplendorFilm: Real Harvey, Novel

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