Harvey Pekar Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at December 13, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Harvey Pekar Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac & Family

Harvey Pekar Facts

Full Name	Harvey Pekar
Birthdate	October 08, 1939
Birth Place	Ohio
Age (in 2024)	85 Years Old
Zodiac	Libra
Occupation	Comic Book Artist

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Harvey Pekar Age & Birthday

Harvey Pekar is best known as Comic Book Artist who has born on October 08, 1939 in Ohio. Currently, Harvey Pekar is 85 years, 2 months and 5 days old. Harvey Pekar will celebrate 86th birthday on Wednesday, 8th of October 2025. Below the countdown to Harvey Pekar upcoming birthday.

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Harvey Pekar Biography

About

Creator of the "American Splendor" series of comics, which was adapted into both film and stage productions.

Before Fame

He was inspired by fellow underground comic book writer Robert Crumb, whom he met while working for American Greetings in Cleveland, Ohio.

Trivia

He portrayed himself in his semi-autobiographical comic books as a taciturn, obsessive file clerk.

Family Life

He collaborated with his wife on the comic, "Our Cancer Year," which chronicled his diagnosis and subsequent treatment for lymphatic cancer.

Associated With

His "American Splendor" comics were adapted into a 2003 film starring Paul Giamatti.

Top Asked Questions about Harvey Pekar

How old is Harvey Pekar in 2024?

Harvey Pekar is 85 years old today.

When was Harvey Pekar born?

Harvey Pekar was born on October 08, 1939 in Ohio.

What is Harvey Pekar zodiac sign?

Harvey Pekar zodiac sign is Libra.

What was Harvey Pekar best known for?

Harvey Pekar was best known as Comic Book Artist.

Fun Facts about Harvey Pekar's Birthday

Here's quick list of some fun facts about Harvey Pekar's birthday you must know including detailed age calculation, western astrology, roman numeral, birthstone and birth flower.

Harvey Pekar was born on Sunday, 281^st day / 40^th week of 1939
Harvey Pekar has Libra zodiac sign and Air element based on western astrology
Roman numeral of Harvey Pekar birthday is VIII.X.MCMXXXIX
Harvey Pekar's birthstone is Opal
Harvey Pekar's birth flower is Calendula that symbolize winning grace, protection, comfort, healing & lovable
Harvey Pekar age in year is 85 years old
Harvey Pekar age in month is 1022 months old
Harvey Pekar age in day is 31113 days old
Harvey Pekar age in hour is 746712 hours old
Harvey Pekar age in minute is 44802720 minutes old
Harvey Pekar age in second is 2688163200 seconds old
Next Harvey Pekar birthday is on Wednesday, October 8th 2025
Harvey Pekar age in next birthday (2025) is 86 years old
Learn more interesting facts about October 08, 1939 birthday

Historical Events on Harvey Pekar Birthday (October 08)

Below are historical events that coincided with Harvey Pekar's birthday including important historical events as well as births and deaths of historical figures.

Year	Event
1973	Yom Kippur War: Israel loses more than 150 tanks in a failed attack on Egyptian-occupied positions.
1973	Spyros Markezinis begins his 48-day term as prime minister in an abortive attempt to lead Greece to parliamentary rule.
1974	Franklin National Bank collapses due to fraud and mismanagement; at the time it is the largest bank failure in the history of the United States.
1978	Australia's Ken Warby sets the current world water speed record of 275.97 knots at Blowering Dam, Australia.
1982	Poland bans Solidarity and all other trade unions.
1982	After its London premiere, Cats opens on Broadway and runs for nearly 18 years before closing on September 10, 2000.
1990	First Intifada: Israeli police kill 17 Palestinians and wound over 100 near the Dome of the Rock.
1991	Upon the expiration of the Brioni Agreement, Croatia and Slovenia sever all official relations with Yugoslavia.
2001	A twin engine Cessna and a Scandinavian Airlines System jetliner collide in heavy fog during takeoff from Milan, Italy, killing 118 people.
2001	U.S. President George W. Bush announces the establishment of the Office of Homeland Security.
2005	The 7.6 Mw  Kashmir earthquake leaves 86,000-87,351 people dead, 69,000-75,266 injured, and 2.8 million homeless.
2014	Thomas Eric Duncan, the first person in the United States to be diagnosed with Ebola, dies.
2016	In the wake of Hurricane Matthew, the death toll rises to nearly 900.
2019	About 200 Extinction Rebellion activists block the gates of Leinster House (parliament) in the Republic of Ireland.
2020	Second Nagorno-Karabakh War: Azerbaijan twice deliberately targeted the Church of the Holy Savior Ghazanchetsots of Shusha.
1991	The birth of Jordan McLean, Australian rugby league player
1992	The birth of Maria João Koehler, Portuguese tennis player
1992	The birth of Lidziya Marozava, Belarusian tennis player
1992	The birth of Terran Petteway, American basketball player
1993	The birth of Garbiñe Muguruza, Spanish tennis player
1993	The birth of Barbara Palvin, Hungarian model and actress
1993	The birth of Molly Quinn, American actress and producer
1993	The birth of Darrell Wallace Jr., American race car driver
1996	The birth of Sara Sorribes Tormo, Spanish tennis player
1996	The birth of Sara Takanashi, Japanese ski jumper
1997	The birth of Fernanda Contreras Gómez, Mexican tennis player
1997	The birth of Bella Thorne, American actress
1999	The birth of Putthipong Assaratanakul, Thai actor and singer
1999	The birth of Camila Rossi, Brazilian rhythmic gymnast
2002	The birth of Qinwen Zheng, Chinese tennis player
2013	The death of Rod Grams, American journalist and politician (b. 1948)
2013	The death of Rodolphe Kasser, Swiss archaeologist and philologist (b. 1927)
2013	The death of Andy Pafko, American baseball player and manager (b. 1921)
2013	The death of Akong Rinpoche, Tibetan-Chinese spiritual leader (b. 1939)
2014	The death of Morris Lurie, Australian author and playwright (b. 1938)
2014	The death of Alden E. Matthews, American missionary (b. 1921)
2014	The death of Harden M. McConnell, American chemist and academic (b. 1927)
2014	The death of Zilpha Keatley Snyder, American author (b. 1927)
2014	The death of Jeen van den Berg, Dutch speed skater (b. 1928)
2015	The death of Richard Davies, Welsh-English actor (b. 1926)
2015	The death of Jim Diamond, Scottish singer-songwriter (b. 1951)
2015	The death of Dennis Eichhorn, American author and illustrator (b. 1945)
2015	The death of Lindy Infante, American football player and coach (b. 1940)
2015	The death of Paul Prudhomme, American chef and author (b. 1940)
2020	The death of Whitey Ford, American professional baseball pitcher (b. 1928)

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