Daniel Clowes

Writing

Daniel Clowes

Born

1961-04-14 (65)

Place of birth

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Known for

Writing

Credits

11 titles

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_.

Known for

The Simpsons poster
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Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.

The Simpsons

1989

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Prisoners of Gravity was a Canadian public broadcasting television news magazine program that explored speculative fiction — science fiction, fantasy, horror, comic books — and its relation to various thematic and social issues. Produced by TVOntario, the show was the brainchild of former comic retail manager Mark Askwith and writer Daniel Richler, and was hosted by Rick Green. The series aired 139 episodes over 5 seasons from 1989 to 1994.

Prisoners of Gravity

1989

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6.5

In May of 2020, a standoff between a small-town sheriff and mayor sparks a powder keg as neighbor is pitted against neighbor in Eddington, New Mexico.

Eddington

2025

Wilson poster
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Middle-aged and divorced, Wilson finds himself lonely, smug, and obsessed with his past.

Wilson

2017

Ghost World poster
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Two quirky, cynical, teenaged girls try to figure out what to do with their lives following high school graduation. After they play a prank on an eccentric, middle-aged record collector, one of them befriends him, which causes a rift in the girls’ friendship.

Ghost World

2001

Art School Confidential poster
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Starting from childhood attempts at illustration, the protagonist pursues his true obsession to art school. But as he learns how the art world really works, he finds that he must adapt his vision to the reality that confronts him.

Art School Confidential

2006

Film credits

Series credits

Behind the camera