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Daniel Clowes

Writing

Born April 14, 1961 · Chicago, Illinois, USA

Also known as Daniel Gillespie Clowes

IMDb

Biography

Daniel Clowes is an American author, screenwriter and cartoonist of alternative comic books, best known for adapting his own graphic novels into the feature films _Ghost World_ and _Art School Confidential_.

Awards & recognition

  • Will Eisner Hall of Fame · 2025
  • Eisner Award — Best Graphic Album — New · 2011
  • Eisner Award — Best Short Story · 2008
  • Best foreign work published in Spain · 2007
  • Inkpot Award · 2006
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  • Eisner Award — Best Single Issue/One-Shot · 2005
  • Harvey Award — Best Writer · 2005
  • Best foreign work published in Spain · 2003
  • Adamson Awards · 2002
  • Eisner Award — Best Writer/Artist · 2002
  • Eisner Award — Best Single Issue/One-Shot · 2002
  • Harvey Award — Best Cartoonist (Writer/Artist) · 2002
  • Best foreign work published in Spain · 2001
  • Eisner Award — Best Writer/Artist · 2000
  • Harvey Award — Best Letterer · 1997
  • Harvey Award — Best Writer · 1997
  • Harvey Award — Best Letterer · 1991
  • Harvey Award — Best New Series · 1990
  • Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 2002 · nominated

Filmography7 titles

The Simpsons

1989as Dan Clowes (voice)

Ghost World

2001Comic Book, Writer

Eddington

2025as Frankie Salmone (Knighthood Gold President)

Art School Confidential

2006Producer, Screenplay

Wilson

2017Comic Book, Screenplay

Maggie's Plan

2015Thanks

Shut Up Little Man! An Audio Misadventure

2011as Self