Harvey Pekar - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 08, 1939 |
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| Died | July 12, 2010 (age 70) |
| Birthplace | Cleveland, Ohio, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra - (see also Harvey Pekar's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Creator and writer of the influential graphic novel series 'American Splendor'. |
Intro
Harvey Pekar was an American underground comic book writer best known for his autobiographical series 'American Splendor.' His work chronicled daily life and the struggles of ordinary people, earning widespread acclaim for its realism and honesty.
Early Life & Background
Harvey Pekar was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to a Jewish immigrant family. He grew up in a working-class neighborhood and had a deep love of jazz and literature from a young age. Pekar attended Shaker Heights High School but did not complete college, instead working various jobs before settling as a file clerk at a Veterans Administration hospital.
Career Highlights
- Created the highly regarded autobiographical comic series 'American Splendor' (1976–2008).
- Collaborated with notable artists, including Robert Crumb, on his comics.
- Published several graphic novels such as 'Our Cancer Year', which won a Harvey Award.
- Was the subject of the acclaimed 2003 biographical film 'American Splendor,' in which he appeared as himself.
Trivia
- Pekar's comics are known for documenting mundane, everyday life, a significant departure from superhero-dominated comics.
- He made multiple memorable appearances on 'Late Night with David Letterman.'
- Pekar continued to work as a VA hospital file clerk despite his success as a comic book writer.
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Harvey Pekar was born the 8 October 1939.
Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About October 8th, 1939, in brief:
- Day of the week: October 8th, 1939 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: In the Mood by Glenn Miller & His Orchestra
- Popular movie: Goodbye, Mr. Chips directed by Sam Wood, Sidney Franklin
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