Philip Baker Hall
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 AwardWinner
- 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