American splendor is a 2003 american biographical comedydrama film about harvey pekar, the author of the american splendor. He is a selfproclaimed genuine nerd, and is proud of it. American splendor is a series of autobiographical comic books written by harvey pekar and. From his appearances in harvey pekars american splendor comic book to mtv segments to movies like killer nerd, townies and the awardwinning, bigscreen american splendor adaptation, toby radloff has achieved fame for being a genuine nerd. Hes an professional and article writer, known for american splendor 2003, bridetobe of killer nerd 1992 and killer nerd 1991.
Toby radloff born december 12, 1957 is a former file clerk and actor who became a minor celebrity owing to his appearances in cleveland writer harvey pekars autobiographical comic book series american splendor. He is an actor and writer, known for american splendor 2003, townies 1999 and killer nerd 1991. A film, american splendor, was released in 2003 starring paul giamatti as pekar. Toby radloff as real toby donal logue as stage actor harvey. Harvey pekar, the star of comic books, the letterman show and now this movie, worked all of his life as a file clerk. Dickie toby radloff, real life star of harvey pekars american. Radloff has a distinctive manner of speech and quirky mannerisms.
Toby radloffs judah friedlander in american splendor. Actor toby radloff geeks out about the splendor of berea. Toby radloff project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. The openly gay cleve land file clerk who appears as himself in the film adaptation of coworker harvey pekars autobiographical comic book. This clip is not shown in the films original format. An astoundingly unique biopic about harvey pekar, an underground comic book legend, american splendor is a funny, moving, and thrillingly original take on one mans strugglefilled life. Genuine nerd, toby radloff, asks harvey pekar what kind of girl his new bride is.
Radloff was also a friend and sidekick to the late harvey pekar, creator of the awardwinning, autobiographical comic book series american splendor. Natural and fritz the cat, the artist offers to illustrate them. He has become a minor celebrity owing to his appearances in cleveland writer harvey pekars autobiographical comic book american splendor. American splendor is a weird film about an even weirder real person, cartoon story writer harvey pekar. Toby radloff born december 12, 1957 is a former file clerk who became a minor celebrity owing to his appearances in cleveland writer harvey pekars autobiographical comic book american splendor. Harvey pekars pal and genuine nerd toby radloff hilariously. Thus was born the legendary american splendor comic book series. Learn more about toby radloff at with exclusive news, full bio and filmography as well as photos, videos, and more.
The first issue was published in 1976 and the most recent in september 2008, with publication occurring at irregular intervals. He has become a minor celebrity owing to his appearances in cleveland writer harvey pekar s autobiographical comic book american splendor. The real life pekar, his wife joyce and pekars friend toby radloff appear as themselves in several ontheset documentary segments throughout the movie. One of the closing shots of american splendor shows a retirement party for harvey pekar, who is ending his career as a file clerk at a v. American splendor toby radloff judah friedlander youtube. Publishers have been, at various times, harvey pekar himself, dark horse comics, and dc comics. The film both dramatizes pekars life story, and vignettes from his comic books. American splendor is a series of autobiographical comic books written by harvey pekar and drawn by a variety of artists.
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