Daniel Handler

American writer and musician, widely recognized under the pen name Lemony Snicket, creator of the beloved A Series of Unfortunate Events.

Daniel Handler - Personal Information

  • Name: Daniel Handler
  • Date of Birth: February 28, 1970
  • Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, United States
  • Gender: Male
  • Job Title: Writer
  • Crew Jobs: Writer, Novel, Screenplay, Executive Producer, Creator

Biography

Daniel Handler (born February 28, 1970) is an American writer and musician. He is best known for his children's series A Series of Unfortunate Events and All the Wrong Questions, published under the pseudonym Lemony Snicket. The former was adapted into a Nickelodeon film in 2004, and a Netflix series from 2017 onwards.

Handler has also published adult novels and a stage play under his real name, and other children's books under the Snicket pseudonym. His first book The Basic Eight was rejected by many publishers for its dark subject matter. Handler has also played the accordion in several bands.

Filmography

A selection of screen appearances and projects featuring Daniel Handler.

  • A Series of Unfortunate Events (TV - 2017) as Fish Head Salesperson
  • Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields (2011) as Self
  • D Tour (2009) as Self
  • Apparition of the Eternal Church (2006) as Self
  • Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004) as Photographer

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