Harvey Pekar
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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. But I can't let go. I've tried, but I can't."
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Full filmography
- Late Night with David Letterman (1982) as Self - Guest
- HypaSpace (2002) as Self
- American Splendor (2003) as Real Harvey
- Comic Book Confidential (1989) as Self
- I, Curmudgeon (2004) as Self
- Vinyl (2000) as Himself
- Hero Tomorrow (2007) as Voice of the Squid
- All That You Love Will Be Carried Away (2004) as Hotel Clerk
- Sometimes City as Self