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Philip Baker Hall Biography
Birth Name:Philip Baker Hall
Birth Place:Toledo, Ohio, United States
Profession Actor, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Earned an Independent Spirit Award nomination in 1998 for his work on "Hard Eight"
- Attended the University of Toledo in his native Ohio
- Started a family and worked as a high school English teacher before eventually deciding to pursue acting full-time at age 30
- Best known for his portrayals in numerous high profile series over the course of several decades including "Seinfeld" and "Modern Family", among others
- Rose to fame after his appearance in Paul Thomas Anderson's 1996 cult thriller "Hard Eight" which was specifically written for Hall
- Worked as the sole cast member in Robert Altman's 1984 film, "Secret Honor"
Awards
- 1998Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast: nominated
- 1998Independent Spirit Award-Best Male Lead: nominated
- 1998FFCC Award-Best Ensemble Cast: winner
- 1999ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: winner
- 2000Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Theatrical Motion Picture: nominated
- 2000FFCC Award-Best Ensemble Cast: winner
- 2001Alan J. Pakula Award-: winner
- 2005INOCA-Best Ensemble Cast: nominated
- 2006Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
- 2012Hollywood Film Award-Ensemble of the Year: winner
- 2018Best Actor-Best Actor: winner
- 2019Jury Prize-Best actor: winner