Harvey Pekar

Harvey Pekar

Deceased · Born: Oct 8, 1939 · Died: Jul 12, 2010

Personal Details

BornOct 8, 1939 Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Biography

Harvey Pekar, a renowned American actor and writer, was born on October 8, 1939, in the vibrant city of Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Throughout his remarkable career, he gained widespread recognition for his outstanding performances in various films, including the critically acclaimed "American Splendor" in 2003, the 2007 documentary "Hero Tomorrow", and the 2015 film "Harvey Pekar's Teo Macero". Pekar's personal life was marked by a loving marriage to Joyce Brabner, who stood by his side throughout the ups and downs of his life.

Tragically, Harvey Pekar's life came to a premature end on July 12, 2010, in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, USA. Despite his untimely passing, his legacy lives on through his remarkable body of work, which continues to inspire and entertain audiences to this day.

Career

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2007
Hero Tomorrow
Hero Tomorrow as Voice of the Squid
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2003
American Splendor
American Splendor as Real Harvey
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2009
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2004
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2000
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1989
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2003