Harvey Pekar was an American actor and writer who is best known for American Splendor, Hero Tomorrow, and Harvey Pekar’s Teo Macero.
Personal and Family Life
Harvey Pekar was born on October 8, 1939, in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. He was married to Joyce Brabner and they had one child together. Throughout his life, he faced various health challenges, including asthma and high blood pressure. Despite these struggles, he maintained a passion for storytelling and creating comics.
Death and Legacy
Harvey Pekar passed away on July 12, 2010, in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, due to prostate cancer. Before his death, he had gained recognition for his work in autobiographical comic books, winning the American Book Award in 1987 for his series American Splendor. His unique contributions to the comic world have left a lasting impact on the genre.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| American Splendor | 2003-08-15 | Real Harvey |
| Vinyl | 2000-08-01 | Himself |
| I, Curmudgeon | 2004-05-01 | Self |
| Comic Book Confidential | 1989-06-14 | Self |
| Hero Tomorrow | 2007-05-23 | Voice of the Squid |
| HypaSpace | 2002-05-13 | Self |