Philip Seymour Hoffman – American Actor and Director

Philip Seymour Hoffman is an American stage and film actor and director.

Hoffman began his professional acting career in television in 1991, and the following year began appearing in films. His work in a diverse range of supporting films roles brought him recognition over the following decade, and he achieved success in theatre. He was nominated for a Tony Award for his performances in True West (2000) and Long Day’s Journey into Night (2003).His performance as Truman Capote in Capote (2005) earned him an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Subsequent roles in The Savages (2007) and Charlie Wilson’s War (2007) were well received, and he was nominated for several acting awards for his work in Doubt (2008).

Other Information

• Born: July 23, 1967
• Birth place: Rochester, New York, U.S.
• Occupation: Actor, theater director
• Years active: 1991 – present
• Domestic partner: Mimi O’Donnell
• Awards won: Academy Awards: Best Actor – 2005 Capote; BAFTA Awards: Best Actor in a Leading Role – 2005 Capote; Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama – 2005 Capote; Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Lead Actor – Motion Picture – 2005 Capote; Other awards: BSFC Award for Best Actor – 2005 Capote, Critics Choice Award for Best Actor – 2005 Capote, CFCA Award for Best Actor – 2005 Capote, DFWFCA Award for Best Actor – 2005 Capote, FFCC Award for Best Cast – 1997 Boogie Nights – 1999 Magnolia – 2000 State and Main, FFCC Award for Best Actor – 2005 Capote, Independent Spirit Award for Best Actor – 2005 Capote – 2007 The Savages, KCFCC Award for Best Actor – 2005 Capote, NBR Award for Best Cast – 1998 Happiness, 1999 Magnolia, 2000 State and Main, NBR Award for Best Supporting Actor – 1999 Magnolia ; The Talented Mr. Ripley, NBR Award for Best Actor – 2005 Capote, NSFC Award for Best Actor – 2005 Capote, OFCS Award for Best Cast – 2000 State and Main ; Almost Famous, OFCS Award for Best Supporting Actor – 2000 Almost Famous, OFCS Award for Best Actor – 2005 Capote

Links

• Philip Seymour Hoffman at the Internet Movie Database
• Philip Seymour Hoffman Biography
• NPR Interview (09/2005)
• The Six Degrees Of Philip Seymour Hoffman
• Information about Philip Seymour Hoffman and Capote
• Philip Seymour Hoffman talks about his role in Capote on the Tavis Smiley show
• AP Celebrity Focus Podcast Interview, 11/02/05, on his role in Capote
• Philip Seymour Hoffman at Labyrinth Benefit on BroadwayWorld

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