Born in Chicago, IL. GHOST WORLD (2001) made him the only comic book professional to be nominated for an Oscar®. Subsequent film credits include ART SCHOOL CONFIDENTIAL (2006: artwork & comic story/screenplay), an untitled project announced for 2008, and MASTER OF SPACE AND TIME (announced for 2009: screenplay).  Nominated for Achievement in Writing (Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published) 2001: GHOST WORLD (w. Terry Zwigoff) 1 nomination