Philip Seymour Hoffman: The Life and Work

by Peter Shelley

Overview

Philip Seymour Hoffman (1967-2014) was an American film, television and stage actor, film producer, and film and stage director, best known for his memorable supporting roles in independent films. Considered one of the best actors of his generation, he died of a drug overdose at age 46 after years of sobriety. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his titular role in Capote (2005), and Best Supporting nominations for Doubt (2008) and The Master (2012). This biography covers his life and career and provides an appendix listing his film, television and stage appearances.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781476662435
Publisher:	McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
Publication date:	01/23/2017
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Peter Shelley is a playwright, screenwriter and author of several film books. He lives in Gosford, Australia.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Preface
 1. The Beginning
 2. Boogie Nights
 3. True West
 4. Love Liza
 5. A Son, Capote
 6. Oscar
 7. Synecdoche, New York and Doubt
 8. Mary and Max, Jack Goes Boating
 9. A Late Quartet, The Master
10. The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, A Most Wanted Man
11. The End
Appendix: Appearances on Film, Television and in Theater
Bibliography
Index