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In film, you have to let go sometimes.
Philip Seymour Hoffman
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Philip Seymour Hoffman
Age: 46 †
Born: 1967
Born: July 23
Died: 2014
Died: February 2
Actor
Character Actor
Film Actor
Film Director
Film Producer
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Television Actor
Theatrical Director
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Philip Hoffman
Phil Hoffman
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