Philip Seymour Hoffman: key obituary facts
Is Philip Seymour Hoffman dead? Yes. Philip Seymour Hoffman died on February 2, 2014, at age 46.
Cause of death: Philip Seymour Hoffman's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Philip Seymour Hoffman known for?
He was an American actor (1967–2014).
More about Philip Seymour Hoffman
Born: 23 July 1967.
Place of birth: Fairport.
Place of death: Manhattan.
Gender: male.
Occupation: film director, film producer, voice actor, character actor, stage actor, film actor, television actor, actor.
Nationality: United States.
Education: New York University Tisch School of the Arts, Circle in the Square Theatre School, Fairport High School.
Awards: Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Director of a Play, Academy Award for Best Actor, Theatre World Award, Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama, Volpi Cup for Best Actor, BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role.
Also known as: Philip Hoffman, Phil Hoffman.
Occupations: Actor, producer, director.
Years active: 1991–2014.
Philip Seymour Hoffman, the American Oscar-winning actor, died on February 2, 2014, at age 46.
Born in Fairport, New York, he built a career from the early 1990s in film and theater, winning wide notice for distinctive supporting performances as well as leading roles. He studied acting at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts and later worked across film, television, stage and voice performance.
Hoffman won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Truman Capote in Capote (2005), and his film credits included Scent of a Woman, Boogie Nights, Happiness, The Big Lebowski, Magnolia and The Talented Mr. Ripley. He was also active in theater as an actor, director and producer, including work with the LAByrinth Theater Company.