Daniel Handler
- Born:
- February 28, 1970, San Francisco, California, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Author, Screenwriter, Musician
Early Life and Education
- Handler attended Commodore Sloat Elementary School and Herbert Hoover Middle School.
- He graduated from Lowell High School in 1988.
- He earned a degree from Wesleyan University in 1992.
Career and Major Achievements
- Handler is best known for writing the children's book series A Series of Unfortunate Events under the pseudonym Lemony Snicket.
- He has also written novels for adults, including The Basic Eight, Watch Your Mouth, and We Are Pirates.
- He wrote the screenplay for the film adaptation of his novel Kill the Messenger.
- Handler co-wrote the script for all three seasons of the Netflix series based on A Series of Unfortunate Events.
- He is a member of the Magnetic Fields and the Gothic Archies, playing the accordion.
- Considered an influence on the development of the interactive escape room experience, lemony snicket's the perilous parlor game.
Notable Works
A Series of Unfortunate Events (as Lemony Snicket)
- The Bad Beginning (1999)
- The Reptile Room (1999)
- The Wide Window (2000)
- The Miserable Mill (2000)
- The Austere Academy (2000)
- The Ersatz Elevator (2001)
- The Vile Village (2001)
- The Hostile Hospital (2001)
- The Carnivorous Carnival (2002)
- The Slippery Slope (2003)
- The Grim Grotto (2004)
- The Penultimate Peril (2005)
- The End (2006)
Adult Novels
- The Basic Eight (1999)
- Watch Your Mouth (2000)
- Adverbs (2006)
- Why We Broke Up (2011)
- We Are Pirates (2015)
Screenwriting
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Kill the Messenger | Screenwriter |
| 2017-2019 | A Series of Unfortunate Events | Co-writer, all 3 seasons |
Legacy and Impact
Daniel Handler, writing as Lemony Snicket, has significantly impacted children's literature with his darkly humorous and metafictional style. His work has encouraged critical thinking and a love of reading, while his influence extends into screenwriting and music, marking him as a versatile and influential figure in contemporary arts.