Philip Seymour Hoffman
Birth Place: Fairport, NY, USA
Latest News on Philip Seymour Hoffman:
Dave Harris Wins The 2024 Relentless Award For MANAKIN (Sep 24, 2024)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 23, 2024 (Jul 23, 2024)
The Drama Book Shop Unveils Summer Reading Events In July And August (Jun 26, 2024)
Dave Harris Wins The 2024 Relentless Award For MANAKIN (Sep 24, 2024)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 23, 2024 (Jul 23, 2024)
The Drama Book Shop Unveils Summer Reading Events In July And August (Jun 26, 2024)
BIO
Broadway: True West, Long Day's Journey Into Night. Off-Broadway: Jack Goes Boating, The Seagull, The Author's Voice and Imagining Brad, Shopping and F******, Defying Gravity, and The Striker. He has also directed and served as artistic director for several Off-Broadway shows including The Little Flower of East Orange, Unconditional, A View from 151st Street, School of the Americas, The Last Days of Judas Iscariot, Sailor's Song, Guinea Pig Solo, Dutch Heart of Man, Our Lady of 121st Street, The Glory of Living, and Jesus Hopped the A Train.
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STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Movies
Triple Bogey on a Par Five Hole
[ 1991 ] Klutch
[ 1991 ] Klutch
My New Gun
[ 1992 ] Chris
[ 1992 ] Chris
Scent of a Woman
[ 1992 ] George Willis, Jr.
[ 1992 ] George Willis, Jr.
Szuler
[ 1992 ] Martin
[ 1992 ] Martin
Leap of Faith
[ 1992 ] Matt
[ 1992 ] Matt
My Boyfriend's Back
[ 1993 ] Chuck Bronski
[ 1993 ] Chuck Bronski
Money for Nothing
[ 1993 ] Cochran
[ 1993 ] Cochran
Joey Breaker
[ 1993 ] Wiley McCall
[ 1993 ] Wiley McCall
The Getaway
[ 1994 ] Frank Hansen
[ 1994 ] Frank Hansen
When a Man Loves a Woman
[ 1994 ] Gary
[ 1994 ] Gary
Nobody's Fool
[ 1994 ] Officer Raymer
[ 1994 ] Officer Raymer
Twister
[ 1996 ] Dustin Davis
[ 1996 ] Dustin Davis
Hard Eight
[ 1996 ] Young Craps Player
[ 1996 ] Young Craps Player
Boogie Nights
[ 1997 ] Scotty J.
[ 1997 ] Scotty J.
Happiness
[ 1998 ] Allen
[ 1998 ] Allen
The Big Lebowski
[ 1998 ] Brandt
[ 1998 ] Brandt
Montana
[ 1998 ] Duncan
[ 1998 ] Duncan
Patch Adams
[ 1998 ] Mitch
[ 1998 ] Mitch
Next Stop Wonderland
[ 1998 ] Sean
[ 1998 ] Sean
The Talented Mr. Ripley
[ 1999 ] Freddie Miles
[ 1999 ] Freddie Miles
Magnolia
[ 1999 ] Phil Parma
[ 1999 ] Phil Parma
Flawless
[ 1999 ] Rusty
[ 1999 ] Rusty
State and Main
[ 2000 ] Joseph Turner White
[ 2000 ] Joseph Turner White
Almost Famous
[ 2000 ] Lester Bangs
[ 2000 ] Lester Bangs
Punch-Drunk Love
[ 2002 ] Dean Trumbell
[ 2002 ] Dean Trumbell
Red Dragon
[ 2002 ] Freddy Lounds
[ 2002 ] Freddy Lounds
25th Hour
[ 2002 ] Jacob Elinsky
[ 2002 ] Jacob Elinsky
Love Liza
[ 2002 ] Wilson Joel
[ 2002 ] Wilson Joel
Owning Mahowny
[ 2003 ] Dan Mahowny
[ 2003 ] Dan Mahowny
Cold Mountain
[ 2003 ] Reverend Veey
[ 2003 ] Reverend Veey
Along Came Polly
[ 2004 ] Sandy Lyle
[ 2004 ] Sandy Lyle
Strangers with Candy
[ 2005 ] Henry
[ 2005 ] Henry
Capote
[ 2005 ] Truman Capote
[ 2005 ] Truman Capote
Mission: Impossible III
[ 2006 ] Owen Davian
[ 2006 ] Owen Davian
Before the Devil Knows You're Dead
[ 2007 ] Andy
[ 2007 ] Andy
Charlie Wilson's War
[ 2007 ] Gust Avrakotos
[ 2007 ] Gust Avrakotos
The Savages
[ 2007 ] Jon Savage
[ 2007 ] Jon Savage
Synecdoche, New York
[ 2008 ] Caden Cotard
[ 2008 ] Caden Cotard
Doubt
[ 2008 ] Father Brendan Flynn
[ 2008 ] Father Brendan Flynn
The Invention of Lying
[ 2009 ] Jim the Bartender
[ 2009 ] Jim the Bartender
Mary and Max
[ 2009 ] Max Jerry Horovitz
[ 2009 ] Max Jerry Horovitz
The Boat That Rocked
[ 2009 ] The Count
[ 2009 ] The Count
Jack Goes Boating
[ 2010 ] Jack
[ 2010 ] Jack
Moneyball
[ 2011 ] Art Howe
[ 2011 ] Art Howe
The Ides of March
[ 2011 ] Paul Zara
[ 2011 ] Paul Zara
The Master
[ 2012 ] Lancter Dodd
[ 2012 ] Lancter Dodd
A Late Quartet
[ 2012 ] Robert Gelbart
[ 2012 ] Robert Gelbart
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
[ 2013 ] Plutarch Heavensbee
[ 2013 ] Plutarch Heavensbee
A Most Wanted Man
[ 2014 ] Günther Bachmann
[ 2014 ] Günther Bachmann
God's Pocket
[ 2014 ] Mickey Scarpato
[ 2014 ] Mickey Scarpato
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1
[ 2014 ] Plutarch Heavensbee
[ 2014 ] Plutarch Heavensbee
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2
[ 2015 ] Plutarch Heavensbee
[ 2015 ] Plutarch Heavensbee
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Actor in a Play
Philip Seymour Hoffman, Death of a Salesman
Drama League Awards - 2012 - Distinguished Performance Award
Philip Seymour Hoffman, Death of a Salesman
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Actor in a Play
Philip Seymour Hoffman, Death of a Salesman
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
Philip Seymour Hoffman, Death of a Salesman
Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Actor in a Play
Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jack Goes Boating
The Lortels - 2007 - Outstanding Lead Actor
Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jack Goes Boating
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Director - Play
Philip Seymour Hoffman, Our Lady of 121st Street
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Play
Philip Seymour Hoffman, Long Day's Journey Into Night
The Lortels - 2003 - Outstanding Director
Philip Seymour Hoffman, Our Lady of 121st Street
Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
Philip Seymour Hoffman, Long Day's Journey into Night
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Actor - Play
Philip Seymour Hoffman, True West
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Director - Play
Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jesus Hopped the A Train
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2000 - Special Awards
Philip Seymour Hoffman, True West
winner
Theatre World Awards - 2000 - Performance
Philip Seymour Hoffman, True West
Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
Philip Seymour Hoffman, True West
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Play
Philip Seymour Hoffman, The Author's Voice / Imagining Brad
Videos
Video Flashback: Broadway Dims Its Lights in Memory of Philip Seymour Hoffman
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2018
VIDEO: Patina Miller Shares MOCKINGJAY Cover of 'The Hanging Tree' in Time for Part 2 Premiere
by TV News Desk - Nov 19, 2015
VIDEO: Josh Hutcherson Reveals HUNGER GAMES Series May Continue After MOCKINGJAY
by Tess Reynolds - Jul 10, 2015
VIDEO: HUNGER GAMES Director & Producers Talks Loss of Philip Seymour Hoffman
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 13, 2014
VIDEO: Final Trailer for THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PART I Has Arrived!
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 29, 2014
VIDEO: New HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PART I Trailer is Here; Tix on Sale 10/29!
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 16, 2014
News
Dave Harris Wins The 2024 Relentless Award For MANAKIN
Playwright Dave Harris has been awarded the 2024 Relentless Award and will receive a $50,000 prize for his play MANAKIN.
Playwright Dave Harris has been awarded the 2024 Relentless Award and will receive a $50,000 prize for his play MANAKIN.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 23, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 23, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 23, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
The Drama Book Shop Unveils Summer Reading Events In July And August
The Drama Book Shop will host a series of live events featuring Broadway and Off-Broadway guests. Learn more and see how to attend!
The Drama Book Shop will host a series of live events featuring Broadway and Off-Broadway guests. Learn more and see how to attend!
25 Theater Books for Your Summer 2024 Reading List
From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 25 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's Summer 2024 reading list.
From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 25 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's Summer 2024 reading list.
Interview: Morgan Urbanovsky of DOUBT: A PARABLE at Georgetown Palace
Ms. Urbanovsky shines in her directorial debut at Georgetown Palace. Her professionalism and dedication to her craft is evident in every scene and every details of the work on stage.
Ms. Urbanovsky shines in her directorial debut at Georgetown Palace. Her professionalism and dedication to her craft is evident in every scene and every details of the work on stage.
TWISTER Arrives on 4K Ultra HD and Digital July 9
Twister, action-packed iconic disaster film directed by Jan de Bont (Speed) will be available for purchase on 4K Ultra HD Disc and Digital for the first time on July 9. Twister will be available to purchase on July 9 on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc from online and in-store at major retailers. Twister was nominated for two Academy Awards – Best Sound and Best Visual Effects.
Twister, action-packed iconic disaster film directed by Jan de Bont (Speed) will be available for purchase on 4K Ultra HD Disc and Digital for the first time on July 9. Twister will be available to purchase on July 9 on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc from online and in-store at major retailers. Twister was nominated for two Academy Awards – Best Sound and Best Visual Effects.
FROM THE BACK OF THE HOUSE Memoir Of A Broadway Theatre Manager, To Be Published In June
Dan Landon was a Broadway theatre manager for nearly 40 years, working on more than 9000 performances of 50 shows. He has written his memoir, From the Back of the House, which will be published by Ibis Books on June 13, 2024.
Dan Landon was a Broadway theatre manager for nearly 40 years, working on more than 9000 performances of 50 shows. He has written his memoir, From the Back of the House, which will be published by Ibis Books on June 13, 2024.
Arizona Theatre Company to Conclude 56th Season With Sam Shepard's TRUE WEST
Arizona Theatre Company will conclude its 56th season with Sam Shepard's TRUE WEST. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets.
Arizona Theatre Company will conclude its 56th season with Sam Shepard's TRUE WEST. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets.
Meet the Cast of MARY JANE, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
The Broadway premiere of Mary Jane, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog, starring Academy Award nominee & Critics Choice Award Winner Rachel McAdams, begins previews on Broadway tonight, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Meet the cast of Mary Jane here!
The Broadway premiere of Mary Jane, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog, starring Academy Award nominee & Critics Choice Award Winner Rachel McAdams, begins previews on Broadway tonight, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Meet the cast of Mary Jane here!
ARC to Present Fundraiser Reading of THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT in May
The Actors' Reading Collective (ARC) will present a live reading of Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Stephen Adly Guirgis' hilarious, poignant, thought-provoking work The Last Days Of Judas Iscariot, to raise funds for ARC's first fully-produced, in-person production of The Antipodes by Annie Baker.
The Actors' Reading Collective (ARC) will present a live reading of Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Stephen Adly Guirgis' hilarious, poignant, thought-provoking work The Last Days Of Judas Iscariot, to raise funds for ARC's first fully-produced, in-person production of The Antipodes by Annie Baker.
Broadway Stage and Screen- A Spring 2024 Watch Guide
A new Broadway season has arrived at last, full of exciting new shows and revivals of beloved classics. While many of them are original concepts or based on plays, 10 are already films that you can watch from home. If you are seeing any of the below productions in 2024, check out how you can study up beforehand or unpack afterwards!
A new Broadway season has arrived at last, full of exciting new shows and revivals of beloved classics. While many of them are original concepts or based on plays, 10 are already films that you can watch from home. If you are seeing any of the below productions in 2024, check out how you can study up beforehand or unpack afterwards!
Review Roundup: DOUBT Returns To Broadway Starring Liev Schreiber and Amy Ryan
The first Broadway revival of John Patrick Shanley’s Tony Award & Pulitzer Prize-winning play Doubt: A Parable opens tonight at the Todd Haimes Theatre. See what the critics are saying!
The first Broadway revival of John Patrick Shanley’s Tony Award & Pulitzer Prize-winning play Doubt: A Parable opens tonight at the Todd Haimes Theatre. See what the critics are saying!
Recap the Works of John Patrick Shanley
John Patrick Shanley's masterpiece, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Doubt, officially opens in its first Broadway revival since it premiered in 2005. This comes just weeks after his latest play, Brooklyn Laundry, opened off-Broadway at MTC. Do you know the rest of Shanley's plays and films?
John Patrick Shanley's masterpiece, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Doubt, officially opens in its first Broadway revival since it premiered in 2005. This comes just weeks after his latest play, Brooklyn Laundry, opened off-Broadway at MTC. Do you know the rest of Shanley's plays and films?
Portland-Based Performer Jenn Grinels Named Inaugural Writer In Residence for the Emerging Writers Residency at Circle in the Square Theatre
Portland-based songwriter Jenn Grinels has been chosen for the Emerging Writers Residency at Circle in the Square Theatre in NYC. Before leaving, she will present a concert of highlights from her new musical The Rosetta Project at Alberta Rose Theatre on February 25th. Tickets available at AlbertaRoseTheatre.com.
Portland-based songwriter Jenn Grinels has been chosen for the Emerging Writers Residency at Circle in the Square Theatre in NYC. Before leaving, she will present a concert of highlights from her new musical The Rosetta Project at Alberta Rose Theatre on February 25th. Tickets available at AlbertaRoseTheatre.com.
Photos: Get a First Look at Cecily Strong & More in BROOKLYN LAUNDRY World Premiere
Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the world premiere of Brooklyn Laundry, written and directed by Pulitzer Prize winner John Patrick Shanley. Get a first look at photos below!
Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the world premiere of Brooklyn Laundry, written and directed by Pulitzer Prize winner John Patrick Shanley. Get a first look at photos below!
PUBLIC OBSCENITIES Extends for One Week at Theatre For A New Audience
Theatre for a New Audience is extending the run of Shayok Misha Chowdhury's 'Public Obscenities' at Polonsky Shakespeare Center
Theatre for a New Audience is extending the run of Shayok Misha Chowdhury's 'Public Obscenities' at Polonsky Shakespeare Center
BIPOC Stage Managers Can Apply Now For 2024 Charlie Blackwell Symposium Scholarships
BIPOC stage managers can now apply for the 2024 Charlie Blackwell Symposium Scholarships. Recipients of the scholarships receive free registration to the Broadway Stage Management Symposium May 18-19, 2024 presented both Online, in NYC and available On-Demand.
BIPOC stage managers can now apply for the 2024 Charlie Blackwell Symposium Scholarships. Recipients of the scholarships receive free registration to the Broadway Stage Management Symposium May 18-19, 2024 presented both Online, in NYC and available On-Demand.
Cast Set For THE ASSASSINATION OF JULIUS CAESAR AS TOLD BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE AND GEORGE BERNARD SHAW at BEDLAM
New York theatre company BEDLAM, led by Artistic Director Eric Tucker, has announced casting for its next show. THE ASSASSINATION OF JULIUS CAESAR AS TOLD BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE AND GEORGE BERNARD SHAW will have its world premiere at the West End Theatre (263 West 86th St.), starting performances on February 24th, 2024.
New York theatre company BEDLAM, led by Artistic Director Eric Tucker, has announced casting for its next show. THE ASSASSINATION OF JULIUS CAESAR AS TOLD BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE AND GEORGE BERNARD SHAW will have its world premiere at the West End Theatre (263 West 86th St.), starting performances on February 24th, 2024.
MARY JANE Starring Rachel McAdams Sets Opening Date at Manhattan Theatre Club
Mary Jane, starring Rachel McAdams, has set its opening night date of April 23, following previously announced previews that begin on April 2 at Manhattan Theatre Club’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. The limited run will continue through June 2 and we've got the history of the show, info on ticketing and more.
Mary Jane, starring Rachel McAdams, has set its opening night date of April 23, following previously announced previews that begin on April 2 at Manhattan Theatre Club’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. The limited run will continue through June 2 and we've got the history of the show, info on ticketing and more.
THE MIRACLE Comes to Theater for the New City in February
Theater for the New City presents the ultimate Off Off Broadway immersive experience, THE MIRACLE by Alberto Ferreras. The event will serve as a benefit for TNC’s Arts in Education Program.
Theater for the New City presents the ultimate Off Off Broadway immersive experience, THE MIRACLE by Alberto Ferreras. The event will serve as a benefit for TNC’s Arts in Education Program.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Philip Seymour Hoffman been in?
Philip Seymour Hoffman has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.
How many West End shows has Philip Seymour Hoffman been in?
Philip Seymour Hoffman has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Philip Seymour Hoffman been nominated for?
Philip Seymour Hoffman has received numerous nominations for his outstanding performances in theater. He was nominated for Outstanding Actor in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Death of a Salesman, and also received nominations for the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards and Outstanding Actor in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, both for Death of a Salesman. Additionally, he was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for the same production. Hoffman earned further nominations for Outstanding Actor in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards and Outstanding Lead Actor at The Lortels for Jack Goes Boating. He was also nominated for Outstanding Director - Play at the Drama Desk Awards and Outstanding Director at The Lortels for Our Lady of 121st Street. His performance in Long Day's Journey Into Night garnered him nominations for Outstanding Featured Actor - Play at the Drama Desk Awards and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards. Moreover, he was nominated for Outstanding Actor - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for True West, as well as for Outstanding Director - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Jesus Hopped the A Train. He received Special Awards from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for True West and was recognized with a Performance award from the Theatre World Awards for the same production. Lastly, he was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for True West and Outstanding Featured Actor - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for The Author's Voice / Imagining Brad.
What awards has Philip Seymour Hoffman won?
Philip Seymour Hoffman has received several prestigious awards throughout his career. He won the Outstanding Director - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Our Lady of 121st Street. He also earned the Outstanding Featured Actor - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Long Day's Journey Into Night and the Outstanding Actor - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for True West. Additionally, he was recognized with the Outstanding Director - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Jesus Hopped the A Train. Hoffman's performance in True West garnered him a Special Award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards, as well as a Performance award from the Theatre World Awards. He also won the Outstanding Featured Actor - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for The Author's Voice / Imagining Brad.
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