Phil Hartman - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 24, 1948 |
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| Died | May 28, 1998 (age 49) |
| Birthplace | Brantford, Ontario, Canada |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra - (see also Phil Hartman's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | His roles on 'Saturday Night Live,' as a voice actor on 'The Simpsons,' and as Bill McNeal on 'NewsRadio.' |
Intro
Phil Hartman was a Canadian-American actor, comedian, screenwriter, and graphic designer, best known for his work on 'Saturday Night Live,' 'The Simpsons,' and the NBC sitcom 'NewsRadio.' Renowned for his versatile comedic talent and memorable character impressions, Hartman became a beloved figure in television throughout the late 1980s and 1990s.
Early Life & Background
Phil Hartman was born in Brantford, Ontario, Canada, and moved with his family to the United States when he was ten years old. He grew up in Southern California, later attending California State University, Northridge, where he studied graphic arts. Before his comedy career, Hartman worked as a graphic designer, creating album covers for bands like Poco and America.
Career Highlights
- Cast member on 'Saturday Night Live' (1986–1994), known for impressions of Bill Clinton and other celebrities
- Voiced characters such as Troy McClure and Lionel Hutz on 'The Simpsons'
- Starred as Bill McNeal on 'NewsRadio' (1995–1998)
- Won a Primetime Emmy Award for writing on 'Saturday Night Live' in 1989
- Appeared in films such as 'Houseguest,' 'Jingle All the Way,' and 'Small Soldiers'
Trivia
- Hartman became a U.S. citizen in 1990.
- He was nicknamed the 'Glue' of 'SNL' by cast members for his reliability and talent.
- Hartman's life was tragically cut short in 1998 when he was killed in a murder-suicide perpetrated by his wife.
FAQs
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Phil Hartman was born the 24 September 1948.
Brantford, Ontario, Canada.
On His Birth-Day
About September 24th, 1948, in brief:
- Day of the week: September 24th, 1948 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Johnny Belinda directed by Jean Negulesco
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