Phil Hartman Biography

Fast Facts

• In 2012, he was honored with the Cineplex Legends Award
• Was posthumously given a star on the Canadian Walk of Fame
• Before turning to comedy, he owned a graphic arts business which created album covers for various rock bands in the 1970s
• Made his onscreen debut when he won an episode of "The Dating Game․"
• Quote: "I benefit from the Mr․ Potato Head syndrome․ Put a wig and a nose and glasses on me, and I disappear․"
• Quote: "It's fun coming in as the second or third lead․ If the movie or TV show bombs, you aren't to blame․"
• Often portrays characters who are overly confident
• Is the inspiration for the name of the character Phillip J Fry on "Futurama," a show he was set to star in before his death
• Would recite the Lord's Prayer to settle his nerves before his appearances on "Saturday Night Live․"
• Auditioned for the announcer on "The Price Is Right," but lost out on the position