Simplify the following text for a Grade 8 native English-speaking person.
Original: Daniel Handler ( born February 28 , 1970 ) is the real name of Lemony Snicket , author of the popular A Series of Unfortunate Events books .
Simplified: Daniel Handler ( born February 28 , 1970 ) is an American author , screenwriter and accordionist . He is best known for his work under the pen name Lemony Snicket .