Phil Hartman
Birth Place: Brantford, Ontario, Canada
Date Of Birth: Sep 24, 1948
Date Of Death: May 28, 1998
Cause Of Death: Homicide by firearm
Voice Over Language: English
Trivia & Fun Facts:
Feeling the need for a more creative outlet, Hartman joined the comedy group The Groundlings in 1975 and there helped comedian Paul Reubens develop his character Pee-wee Herman.
Hartman co-wrote the screenplay for the film Pee-wee's Big Adventure and made recurring appearances on Reubens' show Pee-wee's Playhouse.
Hartman became well-known in the late 1980s when he joined the sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live. He won fame for his impressions, particularly of President Bill Clinton, and stayed on the show for eight seasons.
Called "the Glue" for his ability to hold the show together and help other cast members, Hartman won a Primetime Emmy Award for his SNL work in 1989.
Hartman co-wrote the screenplay for the film Pee-wee's Big Adventure and made recurring appearances on Reubens' show Pee-wee's Playhouse.
Hartman became well-known in the late 1980s when he joined the sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live. He won fame for his impressions, particularly of President Bill Clinton, and stayed on the show for eight seasons.
Called "the Glue" for his ability to hold the show together and help other cast members, Hartman won a Primetime Emmy Award for his SNL work in 1989.
STARRING ROLES
Credited Roles On BTVA So Far: 29
TV SHOWS
MOVIES
Buster & Chauncey's Silent Night (1998) |
Kiki's Delivery Service (1998) | ||||||
The Pagemaster (1994) |
The Brave Little Toaster (1987) |
VIDEO GAMES
COMMERCIALS
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ajhz said at 7:47 PM on Tue Jun 19 2012
Congratulations to the late Phil Hartman for being chosen to be on of the inductees to the Canadian Walk of fame! Now awaiting for the Hollywood one!
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said at 3:37 AM on Mon Jul 23 2012
Billy West is doing a good job with role however
Still Phil will be missed we all miss Troy McClure and Lionel Hutz