Phil Hartman

Birth Name:

Phillip Edward Hartmann

Birth Place:

Brantford, Ontario, Canada

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Writer

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
Auditioned for the announcer on "The Price Is Right," but lost out on the position
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․"

1987Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program:Nominated
1989Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program:Winner
1994Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program:Nominated
1998OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Series:Nominated
1998OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
1998OFTA Television Award - Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
1998Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2008TV Land Award - Broadcaster(s) of the Year:Nominated

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