Phil Hartman
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Philip Edward Hartman was a Canadian and American comedian, actor, screenwriter and graphic designer. Hartman was born in Brantford, Ontario, and his family moved to the United States when he was ten years old. After graduating from California State University, Northridge, with a degree in graphic arts, he designed album covers for bands including Poco and America. In 1975, Hartman joined the comedy group the Groundlings, where he helped Paul Reubens develop his character Pee-wee Herman. Hartman co-wrote the film Pee-wee's Big Adventure and made recurring appearances as Captain Carl on Reubens' show Pee-wee's Playhouse.
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Phil Hartman was an American-Canadian comedian, screenwriter, graphic designer, and voice actor. Born in Brantford in 1948, he began his work period in 1969 and was educated at California State University, Northridge, Santa Monica College, and The Groundlings. He was a member of The Groundlings and the Writers Guild of America West, and he spoke English.
Hartman died in Encino in 1998 from a gunshot wound sustained in a homicide. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park and had two children. His career achievements include receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and being recognized by Canada's Walk of Fame.
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Brantford, Ontario, Canada
Philip Edward Hartman (né Hartmann; September 24, 1948 – May 28, 1998) was a Canadian-born American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and graphic designer. Hartman was born in Brantford, Ontario, Canada, and his family moved to the United States when he was ten years old. After graduating from California State University, Northridge with a degree in graphic arts, he designed album covers for bands…
Known for
- An SNL Thanksgiving — (archive footage)2024
- The Last Days of Phil Hartman — Self (archive footage)2019
- Behind Closed Doors with Natalie Morales — Self (archive footage)2015
- The Women of SNL — Various (archive footage)2010
- Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation — Self2007
- Comedy Club Shoot-out: Vol. 1 — Self2006
- Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found — Self2005
- The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror — Bill Clinton (voice)2003
- Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley — Various (archive footage) (uncredited)2003
- 101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment — Self (archive footage)2003
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Key facts
- Born
- ( 1948-09-24 ) September 24, 1948, Brantford, Ontario , Canada
- Died
- May 28, 1998 (1998-05-28) (aged 49), Los Angeles , California, U.S.
- Citizenship
- Canada United States
- Alma mater
- California State University, Northridge ( BA )
- Occupations
- Actor comedian screenwriter graphic designer
- Years active
- 1969–1998
- Television
- Saturday Night Live , Pee-wee's Playhouse , NewsRadio
- Spouses
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Family name
- Hartman
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- Canada
- Place of birth
- Brantford
- Place of death
- Encino
- Occupation
- stage actor
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Image
- Phil as Chick-1-1.jpg
- Number of children
- 2
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- Commons category
- Phil Hartman
- date of birth
- 1948-09-24
- date of death
- 1998-05-28
- manner of death
- homicide
- cause of death
- gunshot wound
- affiliation
- The Groundlings
- place of burial
- Forest Lawn Memorial Park
- start of work period
- 1969-00-00
- member of
- Writers Guild of America West
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Encyclopedic overview
Philip Edward Hartman (né Hartmann; September 24, 1948 – May 28, 1998) was a Canadian and American comedian, actor, screenwriter and graphic designer. Hartman was born in Brantford, Ontario, and his family moved to the United States when he was ten years old. After graduating from California State University, Northridge, with a degree in graphic arts, he designed album covers for bands including Poco and America. In 1975, Hartman joined the comedy group the Groundlings, where he helped Paul Reubens develop his character Pee-wee Herman. Hartman co-wrote the film Pee-wee's Big Adventure and made recurring appearances as Captain Carl on Reubens' show Pee-wee's Playhouse.
In 1986, Hartman joined the NBC sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live (SNL) as a cast member and stayed for eight seasons. Nicknamed "Glue" for his ability to hold the show together and help other cast members, he won a Primetime Emmy Award for his SNL work in 1989. After leaving SNL in 1994, Hartman starred as Bill McNeal in the sitcom NewsRadio. He also voiced Lionel Hutz and Troy McClure on The Simpsons, and appeared in the films Houseguest (1995), Sgt. Bilko (1996), Jingle All the Way (1996), and Small Soldiers (1998).
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