Harvey Pekar
- January 9, 2024
- Comic Book Artist
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Harvey Pekar |
| Occupation | Comic Book Artist |
| Date Of Birth | Oct 8, 1939(1939-10-08) |
| Age | 85 |
| Date Of Death | 2010-07-12 |
| Birthplace | Cleveland |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Ohio |
| Horoscope | Libra |
Harvey Pekar Biography
| Name | Harvey Pekar |
| Birthday | Oct 8 |
| Birth Year | 1939 |
| Place Of Birth | Cleveland |
| Home Town | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Libra |
| Spouse | Joyce Brabner , Helen Lark Hall , Karen Delaney |
Harvey Pekar is one of the most popular and richest Comic Book Artist who was born on October 8, 1939 in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Creator of the comic series “American Splendor”, which was adaptable into film and stage productions.
His comics “American Splendor” were made into a movie starring His “American Splendor” comics were adapted into a 2003 film starring Paul Giamatti..
He co-created the comic “Our Cancer Year” with his wife, which documented his treatment and diagnosis for lymphatic cancer.
Harvey Pekar Net Worth
| Net Worth | $12 Million |
| Source Of Income | Comic Book Artist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Harvey Pekar is one of the richest Comic Book Artist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Harvey Pekar 's net worth $12 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was inspired by fellow underground comic author Robert Cumb who he met while working at American Greetings in Cleveland.
He portrayed himself in his semi-autobiographical comic books as a taciturn, obsessive file clerk.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Harvey Pekar Dating?
According to our records, Harvey Pekar married to Joyce Brabner , Helen Lark Hall , Karen Delaney. As of December 1, 2023, Harvey Pekar’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Harvey Ranked on the list of most popular Comic Book Artist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Harvey Pekar celebrates birthday on October 8 of every year.
How many times was Harvey Pekar on Letterman?
Pekar and Brabner said Harvey had, in fact, been invited back three times , but had not been able to go because of other commitments and, later, his first bout with cancer. On the reunion show, Letterman was conciliatory. “We had a fight, a falling out, a misunderstanding,” he said. “All that’s behind us.
Is Harvey Pekar alive?
July 12, 2010
Where was Harvey Pekar from?
Cleveland, OH
What happened Harvey Pekar?
Comic book writer Harvey Pekar was found dead Monday morning at his home in Cleveland. He immortalized that city in his work, which critics compared to that of Chekhov and Dostoyevsky. The cause of death is not yet known, but Pekar suffered from prostate cancer, high blood pressure, asthma and depression.
Is American Splendor a true story?
AMERICAN SPLENDOR is a true story about a grumpy file clerk who gains a wife, an adopted child, and a bit of fame when he publishes an ongoing comic book series about his life.