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I've grown to really love musicals, you know?
Philip Seymour Hoffman
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Philip Seymour Hoffman
Age: 46 †
Born: 1967
Born: July 23
Died: 2014
Died: February 2
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Character Actor
Film Actor
Film Director
Film Producer
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Television Actor
Theatrical Director
Voice Actor
Fairport
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Philip Hoffman
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