Actor
Philip Seymour Hoffman
- Born: 23 July 1967, Fairport, New York, USA
- Estimated net worth: 35 million USD
Philip Seymour Hoffman was an acclaimed American actor known for his versatility and depth in roles. He gained fame for performances in films such as 'Capote,' for which he won an Academy Award. Hoffman's career spanned various genres, showcasing his unique…
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About Philip Seymour Hoffman
Philip Seymour Hoffman was an acclaimed American actor known for his versatility and depth in roles. He gained fame for performances in films such as 'Capote,' for which he won an Academy Award. Hoffman's career spanned various genres, showcasing his unique ability to portray complex characters with a distinctive voice and intense acting style, earning him a respected place in cinema history.
- Born
- 23 July 1967, Fairport, New York, USA
- Died
- 2 February 2014
- Known for
- Acting
- Height
- 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
- Spouses
- Michelle DiTondo (1999-2001)
- Children
- 3 children, names not publicly known
- Parents
- Galen Hoffman, Marilyn O'Connor
- Estimated net worth
- 35 million USD
Fun facts about Philip Seymour Hoffman
- Hoffman was a skilled stage actor and was involved in theater productions before making a name in film.
- He was a passionate sports fan, particularly of the New York Mets and the New York Knicks.
Famous Philip Seymour Hoffman quotes
“I’m not a bad guy. I’m just a guy who’s trying to figure it out.”
“You can’t be a real artist without being a little bit crazy.”
“I’m a sucker for the classics.”
Philip Seymour Hoffman: coming up
- The Voice Still Carries: The Aimee Mann Story (Movie, Phil Parma (Magnolia archive footage))12 December 2026
Credits and dates: TMDB.
Philip Seymour Hoffman filmography
Cast (96)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Starring Austin Pendleton Movie | Self | 6.7 |
| 2015 | The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 Movie | Plutarch Heavensbee | 6.9 |
| 2015 | Straight from the Heart: A Tribute to Philip Seymour Hoffman Movie | Self (Archive Footage) | |
| 2015 | The Making of A Most Wanted Man Movie | Self | |
| 2014 | The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 Movie | Plutarch Heavensbee | 6.8 |
| 2014 | A Most Wanted Man Movie | Günther Bachmann | 6.5 |
| 2014 | God's Pocket Movie | Mickey Scarpato | 5.8 |
| 2013 | The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Movie | Plutarch Heavensbee | 7.4 |
| 2013 | Salinger Movie | Self - Actor | 6.4 |
| 2013 | The Frame TV | Plutarch Heavensbee | 10.0 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | The Master: Unguided Message Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2012 | A Late Quartet Movie | Robert Gelbart | 6.7 |
| 2012 | The Master Movie | Lancaster Dodd | 7.1 |
| 2012 | Too Young to Die TV | Self (archive footage) | 7.2 |
| 2011 | The Ides of March Movie | Paul Zara | 6.7 |
| 2011 | Moneyball Movie | Art Howe | 7.3 |
| 2011 | A Child's Garden of Poetry Movie | Self (voice) | 4.0 |
| 2010 | Jack Goes Boating Movie | Jack | 6.0 |
| 2010 | Restoring a Masterpiece: The Renovation of Eastman Theatre Movie | Narrator (voice) | 8.0 |
| 2009 | The Invention of Lying Movie | Jim the Bartender | 6.2 |
| 2009 | Mary and Max Movie | Max (voice) | 7.9 |
| 2009 | Doubt: Stage to Screen Movie | Self | 6.5 |
| 2009 | The Boat That Rocked Movie | The Count | 7.2 |
| 2009 | I Knew It Was You: Rediscovering John Cazale Movie | Self | 6.9 |
| 2008 | Doubt Movie | Father Brendan Flynn | 7.2 |
| 2008 | Synecdoche, New York Movie | Caden Cotard | 7.5 |
| 2008 | Directed by Sidney Lumet: How the Devil Was Made Movie | Self | 5.3 |
| 2007 | Charlie Wilson's War Movie | Gust Avrakotos | 6.5 |
| 2007 | The Savages Movie | Jon Savage | 6.9 |
| 2007 | Before the Devil Knows You're Dead Movie | Andy Hanson | 7.1 |
| 2007 | Chelsea Lately TV | Self (archive footage) | 4.5 |
| 2006 | Strangers with Candy Movie | Henry | 5.7 |
| 2006 | Mission: Impossible III Movie | Owen Davian | 6.8 |
| 2006 | Truman Capote: Answered Prayers Movie | Self | 5.0 |
| 2006 | Making Capote: Concept to Script Movie | Self | 6.5 |
| 2005 | Capote Movie | Truman Capote | 7.0 |
| 2005 | Empire Falls TV | Charlie Mayne | 6.6 |
| 2004 | Along Came Polly Movie | Sandy Lyle | 6.0 |
| 2003 | Cold Mountain Movie | Reverend Veasey | 6.9 |
| 2003 | Mattress Man Commercial Movie | Dean Trumbull | 7.0 |
| 2003 | The Evolution of an American Filmmaker Movie | Self | 7.2 |
| 2003 | Owning Mahowny Movie | Dan Mahowny | 6.8 |
| 2003 | A Director's Journey: The Making of 'Red Dragon' Movie | Self | 7.8 |
| 2002 | Love Liza Movie | Wilson Joel | 6.4 |
| 2002 | 25th Hour Movie | Jacob Elinsky | 7.3 |
| 2002 | Punch-Drunk Love Movie | Dean Trumbell | 7.1 |
| 2002 | Red Dragon Movie | Freddy Lounds | 7.0 |
| 2002 | HypaSpace TV | Self | 5.0 |
| 2002 | Icons TV | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 2001 | Last Party 2000 Movie | Self | 6.8 |
| 2000 | Almost Famous Movie | Lester Bangs | 7.5 |
| 2000 | State and Main Movie | Joseph Turner White | 6.3 |
| 2000 | Inside 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' Movie | Self | 6.2 |
| 2000 | That Moment: Magnolia Diary Movie | Self | 7.7 |
| 2000 | Reflections on 'the Talented Mr. Ripley' Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 1999 | The Talented Mr. Ripley Movie | Freddie Miles | 7.2 |
| 1999 | Magnolia Movie | Phil Parma | 7.7 |
| 1999 | Flawless Movie | Rusty | 6.2 |
| 1999 | The Early Show TV | Self - Guest | 6.2 |
| 1999 | The Directors TV | Self | 6.1 |
| 1998 | Patch Adams Movie | Mitch | 7.3 |
| 1998 | Happiness Movie | Allen | 7.4 |
| 1998 | Next Stop Wonderland Movie | Sean | 6.0 |
| 1998 | The Big Lebowski Movie | Brandt | 7.8 |
| 1998 | Montana Movie | Duncan | 5.6 |
| 1997 | Liberty! TV | Joseph Plumb Martin | 7.8 |
| 1997 | Storyville TV | Unknown character | 7.6 |
| 1997 | Boogie Nights Movie | Scotty J. | 7.6 |
| 1997 | Culture Movie | Bill | 6.7 |
| 1997 | Hard Eight Movie | Young Craps Player | 6.8 |
| 1997 | Anita Liberty Movie | Man at Party #3 | 8.0 |
| 1996 | Arthur TV | William Fillmore Toffman (voice) | 7.0 |
| 1996 | The Daily Show TV | Self | 6.4 |
| 1996 | Twister Movie | Dusty | 6.6 |
| 1995 | The Fifteen Minute Hamlet Movie | Bernardo, Horatio & Laertes | 7.2 |
| 1994 | It Is Now Our Time: Peter Sellars’ The Merchant of Venice Movie | Launcelot Gobbo | |
| 1994 | Nobody's Fool Movie | Officer Raymer | 6.9 |
| 1994 | Inside the Actors Studio TV | Self | |
| 1994 | When a Man Loves a Woman Movie | Gary | 6.6 |
| 1994 | The Yearling Movie | Buck | 5.4 |
| 1994 | Cheat Movie | Martin | 5.0 |
| 1994 | The Getaway Movie | Frank Hansen | 5.8 |
| 1993 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien TV | Self - Guest | 7.3 |
| 1993 | Money for Nothing Movie | Cochran | 5.6 |
| 1993 | My Boyfriend's Back Movie | Chuck Bronski | 5.7 |
| 1993 | Joey Breaker Movie | Wiley McCall | 4.5 |
| 1992 | Scent of a Woman Movie | George Willis, Jr. | 7.8 |
| 1992 | Leap of Faith Movie | Matt | 5.8 |
| 1992 | My New Gun Movie | Chris | 4.1 |
| 1992 | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno TV | Unknown character | 5.3 |
| 1992 | Triple Bogey on a Par Five Hole Movie | Klutch | 4.2 |
| 1990 | Law & Order TV | Steven Hanauer | 7.3 |
| 1988 | LIVE with Kelly and Mark TV | Self | 5.6 |
| 1956 | Tony Awards TV | Self - Nominee | |
| 1953 | The Oscars TV | Self | 7.1 |
| 1944 | Golden Globe Awards TV | Self - Nominee | 7.0 |
Crew (9)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | HAPPYish TV | Executive Producer · Production | 6.7 |
| 2014 | The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 Movie | Thanks · Crew | 6.8 |
| 2014 | The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 Movie | In Memory Of · Crew | 6.8 |
| 2014 | A Most Wanted Man Movie | In Memory Of · Crew | 6.5 |
| 2014 | God's Pocket Movie | Producer · Production | 5.8 |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Feed Me Movie | Thanks · Crew | 5.3 |
| 2010 | Jack Goes Boating Movie | Director · Directing | 6.0 |
| 2010 | Jack Goes Boating Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.0 |
| 2005 | Capote Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.0 |
Latest releases
- Starring Austin Pendleton2016 / TMDB 6.7
- The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 22015 / TMDB 6.9
- The Making of A Most Wanted Man2015
- The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 12014 / TMDB 6.8
- A Most Wanted Man2014 / TMDB 6.5
- God's Pocket2014 / TMDB 5.8
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Questions about Philip Seymour Hoffman
What are some of Philip Seymour Hoffman's career highlights?
Philip Seymour Hoffman received critical acclaim for his roles in films like 'Capote,' 'The Master,' and 'Doubt.' His performance as Truman Capote earned him an Academy Award for Best Actor, highlighting his exceptional talent.
Did Philip Seymour Hoffman win any awards?
Yes, Hoffman won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in 'Capote' (2005) and received multiple nominations throughout his career, including for 'The Master' and 'Doubt.'
What was Philip Seymour Hoffman's first film?
Hoffman's first film was 'Triple Bogey on a Par Five Hole' released in 1991. He later gained recognition for his role in 'Scent of a Woman' (1992).
Which films are considered Philip Seymour Hoffman's most successful?
Some of Hoffman's most successful films include 'Capote,' 'The Master,' 'Doubt,' and 'Moneyball.' These films showcased his range and depth as an actor.
What can you tell me about Philip Seymour Hoffman's personal life?
Hoffman was known to be private about his personal life. He had three children with his partner Mimi O'Donnell and struggled with addiction, which he openly discussed before his passing.
What is Philip Seymour Hoffman's estimated net worth?
Philip Seymour Hoffman's estimated net worth was around 35 million USD at the time of his passing. He earned this wealth through his extensive career in film and theater.
How many films did Philip Seymour Hoffman appear in?
Philip Seymour Hoffman appeared in over 50 films throughout his career, showcasing his versatility in both leading and supporting roles across various genres.
What was a defining characteristic of Philip Seymour Hoffman's acting style?
Hoffman's acting style was characterized by his ability to immerse himself deeply into characters, often portraying complex emotions with authenticity, which made his performances memorable.