Philp Seymour Hoffman who was born on July 23,1967 was an American actor,Director and Producer of film and theatre. He was active from 1991-2014.He died on February 2,2014 at the age of 46 due to Acute mixed drug intoxication.
He got attracted towards the Arts and Entertainment industry at the age of 12 when he saw a Stage Play. He went to New York University's Tisch School of Arts.He normally used to play character roles like lowlifes,eccentrics,bullies and misfits.He is known for his roles in Boogie Nights, Happiness, Patch Adams,The Big Lebwoski, Mangolia,The Talented Mr.Ripley,Almost Famous,Punch Drunk Love and Along Came Polly
Philp Seymour Hoffman was a drug addict in his teenage and relapsed in 2013 after many years of sobriety.He was found dead on the bathroom floor with a syringe of heroine in his arm.
Philp Seymour Hoffman Religion
Philp Seymour Hoffman was a catholic.Though he didn't have a much religious upbringing, he used to attend mass meetings as a child along with his mother.Apart from this he hardly made any statement regarding his religious views.
Philp Seymour Hoffman Political Views
Philp Seymour Hoffman political ideologies and his leanings towards any political party was not known as he was discreet in maintaining these kind of personal details.So it can be assumed that he wasn't a person who would have want to involve actively in the politics or may be a non-political person.
Who is he/she dating?
Philp Seymour Hoffman was in relationship with Mimi O'Donell, a Costume designer for his last 14 years of life.They had a son and 2 daughters.They lived in New York City.
Philp Seymour Hoffman Hobbies
Philp Seymour Hoffman was passionate about Wrestling and Baseball at his younger age.But was forced to change his mind when he suffered a neck injury and developed passion towards acting later.Apart from this, his other leisure time activities are not much known.
Interesting Facts
In his career he appeared in 55 films,won 88 Awards and was in the nomination list for 99 times.He won the Academy Awards for Best Actor in 2006 and was nominated thrice for Best Supporting Actor. Hoffman was nominated five times at British Academy Film Awards and won once. Hoffman is of German,Irish,English and Dutch descent.
Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Seymour_Hoffman
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000450/bio
