The best roles of the late Philip Seymour Hoffman

The best roles of the late Philip Seymour Hoffman

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The news of the unexpected death of 46-year-old Philip Seymour Hoffman came as a shock to the film industry. The actor was found dead in his Manhattan apartment on the morning of February 2.

According to the New York Post, the actor's corpse was discovered by screenwriter David Katz at 11:15 am. Hoffman was in the bathroom with a hypodermic needle stuck in his arm. Presumed cause of death: drug overdose. The actor has been treated for drug addiction more than once.

Be that as it may, Hoffman's talent and acting skills have never raised doubts and questions. One of his latest roles is Plutarch Heavensby in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, which was released last November. In this issue, we will tell you about this and other roles of the late actor.

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The best roles of the late Philip Seymour Hoffman

The best roles of the late Philip Seymour Hoffman

1. Philip Seymour Hoffman won an Oscar for playing Truman Capote in Capote in 2005. (Sony Pics/Everett/Rex Features)

The best roles of the late Philip Seymour Hoffman

2. Hoffman's first most notable role was in the film Scent of a Woman in 1992. (Rex Features)

The best roles of the late Philip Seymour Hoffman

3. In 2007, Hoffman was nominated for an Oscar in the Best Supporting Actor category for his role as Gast Avrakotos in Charlie Wilson's War. (Moviestore Collection/Rex Features)

The best roles of the late Philip Seymour Hoffman

4. Philip Seymour Hoffman and Jeff Bridges in The Big Lebowski, 1998 (Rex Features)

The best roles of the late Philip Seymour Hoffman

5. Philip Seymour Hoffman with Woody Harrelson in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. Hoffman played Plutarch Heavensby. Filming for the third part of the famous franchise - "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay" - is still ongoing. (Rex Features)

The best roles of the late Philip Seymour Hoffman

6. In 2012, Hoffman was again nominated for an Oscar in the Best Supporting Actor category for his performance in The Master. He played Lancaster Dodd. (Rex Features)

The best roles of the late Philip Seymour Hoffman

7. In 2011, the actor played Art Howe in The Man Who Changed Everything. (Rex Features)

The best roles of the late Philip Seymour Hoffman

8. Philip Seymour Hoffman and Ryan Gosling in The Ides of March. (AP)

The best roles of the late Philip Seymour Hoffman

9. Hoffman as Rusty in Flawless, 1999. (Rex Features)

The best roles of the late Philip Seymour Hoffman

10. Philip Seymour Hoffman with Michelle Williams in New York, New York. (Rex Features)

The best roles of the late Philip Seymour Hoffman

11. Hoffman with Jude Law in The Talented Mr. Ripley, 1999. (Rex Features)

The best roles of the late Philip Seymour Hoffman

12. Hoffman in Magnolia, 1999 (Rex Features)

Keywords: Actor | Role | Death | Film

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