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Daniel Handler is an American author, musician, screenwriter, television writer, and television producer. He is primarily recognized for his work under the pen name Lemony Snicket, authoring the popular children's book series, A Series of Unfortunate Events. This series gained widespread acclaim for its unique narrative style and dark humor. In addition to his literary work, Handler is also involved in musical projects and screenwriting.

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Career Timeline

1999C$0.1M

Lemony Snicket Begins

First 'Unfortunate Events' book published. Modest initial sales.

2004B$2M+$1.9M

Series of Unfortunate Events Movie

Film adaptation increases book sales and Handler's visibility.

2006A$8M+$6M

Series completion

Completion of the 'Series of Unfortunate Events'. Large revenue from book sales.

2013B$12M+$4M

Publishes 'Why We Broke Up'

Novel under his own name gets positive reviews, adding to his literary reputation.

2017A$18M+$6M

Netflix Series Adaptation

Netflix series further boosts the franchise, Handler involved in production.

2019B$19M+$1M

Series Finale Airs

Final series aired on Netflix, with Handler being an Executive Producer.

2026B$20M+$1M

Continues writing and producing

Handler remains an active writer and producer. He maintains a comfortable lifestyle.

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Last updated: February 25, 2026