Philip Seymour Hoffman
Philip Seymour Hoffman was an American actor. Known for his distinctive supporting and character roles—lowlifes, eccentrics, underdogs, and misfits—he acted in many films and theatrical productions, including leading roles, from the early 1990s until his death in 2014. He received numerous accolades including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Golden Globe Award as well as nominations for two Primetime Emmy Awards and three Tony Awards. In 2022, Empire magazine listed Hoffman as one of 50 Greatest Actors Of All Time. Having studied acting at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts he gained recognition for his supporting work, notably in Scent of a Woman, Twister, Boogie Nights, Patch Adams, The Big Lebowski, Magnolia, The Talented Mr. Ripley, and Almost Famous. He received the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Truman Capote in Capote.
