Philip Seymour Hoffman

Philip Seymour Hoffman was born on 23 July-1967 in Rochester, New York - in the family of Marilyn O'Konno, a lawyer for civil rights, and Gordan Hoffman, executive director of the Xerox. In Philip Seymour had two sisters, Jill and Emily, and brother, Gordy Hoffman, who is currently a popular writer.

Seymour's parents divorced when the future actor was nine years. He is very experienced family breakdown and for some time resided in depression.

Interested in art from Seymour Hoffman (Seymour Hoffman) came in early childhood. Subsequently, the passion turned into a passion, and after - a firm decision to become a professional actor. It all turned out - his first role played Seymour in the 1982nd year, in a television project M * A * S * H.

A few years later Hoffman entered the drama school at New York's school of Art (Summer School for the Arts). In the 1989th year, he was awarded the honorary degree BFA - in the dramatic arts - from New York University, School of Arts, Tisch School of the Arts. By the way, learning in school Tisch School of the Arts, Seymour became acquainted with many famous creative people, such as Jimmy Korrieri (guitarist from 'The Fenwicks'), such as. After training Seymour Hoffman (Seymour Hoffman) was not in the best position - began abusing alcohol and drugs. As a result, he was forced to be treated in a rehabilitation clinic. After recovery, the actor has never touched alcohol and drugs.

. In 1991, Seymour was his first appearance on television, . starring in the popular TV series 'Law & Order (Law & Order)', . but next year will play in four feature films, . including a stunning picture of 'Scent of a Woman (Scent of a Woman)'.,

. Throughout his acting career Seymour Hoffman (Seymour Hoffman) has repeatedly worked with extremely well-known directors and producers, including
. The actor offers a variety of roles, with whom Seymour easily mastered.

In the 2000th year, Hoffman has appeared in a documentary film about the U.S. election. It gave the actor even greater significance.

Despite the fact that Seymour is rarely given the opportunity to play a leading role in 2003 and it was he managed to shine in a leading role in the film 'Owning Mahowny'. Once - he played many more roles, mostly anecdotal.

Actor and acted as a theater director - as well.