Philip Seymour Hoffman Biography, Facts & Life Story

Known For	Boogie Nights
Full Name	Philip Seymour Hoffman
Profession	Actor, Director, Producer
Nationality	American
Date of Birth	July 23, 1967
Date of Death	February 2, 2014
Place of Death	West Village, New York, United States
Cause of Death	Combined drug intoxication
Birthplace	Fairport, New York, United States
Zodiac Sign	Leo

Philip Seymour Hoffman was an American actor who was born on 23^rd July 1967 and died on 2^nd  February 2014. He was known as an acclaimed director, and producer.

He is still remembered for his supporting and character roles. He worked in many films and played leading roles from the 90s until his death in 2014.

Career

Philip Seymour Hoffman was born and grew up in Fairport, NYC,USA. He started off his career through theatre. Initially, he attended a stage production of Arthur Miller’s ‘All My Sons at age 12’.

Hoffman was a well-known, talented, and most celebrated actor who got trained in acting from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts.

In 1991, he started his career through the episode of ‘Law & Order’ and later, made an appearance in 1992. He also earned recognition for his supporting work, mainly in ‘Scent of a Woman’, released in 1992.

Philip Hoffman, however, made prolific career by working on innumerable movies. And some of them are most popular, such as; ‘Patch Adams’ in 1998, ‘Happiness’ in 1998, ‘Boogie Nights; in 1997, ‘Twister’ in 1996, and many more that are worth watching.

It’s hard to explain his qualities in just few words as the veteran (late) actor established himself a renowned, iconic character in the Hollywood industry. We can see his excellent acting prowess in his remarkable performances.

The award-winning star is now an inspiration to many aspiring and emerging stars.

Achievements

Throughout his career life, Hoffman was honored with various awards. Also, he won several nominations including three Oscar nominations for his supporting work as a brutally frank CIA officer in ‘War’ in 2007, directed by Charlie Wilson.

Philip Seymour Hoffman Education

Qualification	New York University Tisch School of the Arts
School	Fairport High School New York State Summer School of the Arts
College	Royal College of Psychiatrists

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Philip Seymour Hoffman Career

Profession: Actor, Director, Producer

Known For: Boogie Nights

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Net Worth: USD $35 million Approx

Family & Relatives

Father: Gordon S. Hoffman

Mother: Marilyn O'Connor

Brother(s): Gordy Hoffman

Sister(s): Emily Hoffman, Jill Hoffman

Marital Status: Single

Children: 3

Son(s): Cooper Alexander Hoffman

Daughter(s): Tallulah Hoffman, Willa Hoffman

Dating History:

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