Philip Seymour Hoffman (July 23, 1967 - February 2, 2014) was an American actor, director, and producer. Best known for his distinctive supporting and character roles-typically lowlifes, eccentrics, bullies, and misfits-Hoffman acted in many films, including leading roles, from the early 1990s until his death in 2014.
Drawn to theater as a teenager, Hoffman studied acting at New York University's…
