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Philip Seymour Hoffman
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July 23, 1967 in Fairport, NY
Biography:One of the most original, versatile, and steadily employed actors in Hollywood, "Philip Seymour Hoffman" has made a name for himself playing some of the most dysfunctional characters in movie history. Although he had been acting for years, most audiences were first introduced to the actor in the award-winning "Boogie Nights", where he played a nebbishy soundman with a jones for "Mark Wahlberg"'s Dirk Diggler. Imbuing his character with both humor and poignant complexity, "Hoffman" was one of the more memorable aspects of an unforgettable film.

Born in Fairport, NY, in 1968, "Hoffman" trained at New York's Tisch School of Drama. Before breaking into film, he did a host of theater work, performing in New York, Chicago, and on a European tour. He made his film debut in the 1992 film "Scent of a Woman", a critically acclaimed picture starring "Al Pacino" and "Chris O'Donnell". Roles in a number of films... Full Biography

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Catherine Keener and Philip Seymour Hoffman attend the 12th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the...
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Emily Watson and Philip Seymour Hoffman attend the premiere of "Punch-Dunk Love" at the 55th...
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