Dave Eggers
- Known for
- Writing
- Born
- March 12, 1970
- Place of birth
- Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Biography
Dave Eggers (born March 12, 1970) is an American writer, editor, and publisher. His 2000 memoir, A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius, became a bestseller and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction. Eggers is also the founder of several literary and philanthropic ventures, including the literary journal Timothy McSweeney's Quarterly Concern, the literacy project 826 Valencia, and the human rights non-profit organisation Voice of Witness. Additionally, he founded ScholarMatch, a program that connects donors with students needing funds for college tuition. His writing has appeared in publications including The New Yorker, Esquire, and The New York Times Magazine.
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Movies with Dave Eggers
- Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns) 2003 · ★ 8.4
- As Smart As They Are: The Author Project 2005 · ★ 10.0
- To Be Destroyed 2024
- Blood Simple: A Conversation with Dave Eggers 2016
Movies directed by Dave Eggers
- The Room Before and After - Part 1: James Franco 2009 · ★ 6.0
- The Room Before and After - Part 2: Creed Bratton 2009 · ★ 7.0
- The Room Before and After - Part 3: Maria Bamford 2009 · ★ 6.0