What is Philip Seymour Hoffman’s net worth?
The actor has amassed a net worth of $25 million.
| Net Worth: | $25 million |
|---|---|
| Date of birth: | July 23, 1967 – February 2, 2014 (46 years old) |
| Gender: | Male |
| Height: | 177 cm |
| Profession: | Actor, Film Producer, Theatre Director, Voice Actor |
| Nationality: | American |
Biography – A Short Wiki
Philip Seymour Hoffman was an American actor and director who had a net worth of $25 million dollars at the time of his death in 2014. An Oscar winner, Philip Seymour Hoffman was best known for appearing in such films as “Boogie Nights”, “The Big Lebowski”, “Almost Famous”, “Capote”, and “Cold Mountain”. He appeared in 55 films during his short but full career.
Career
Philip Seymour Hoffman worked in off-Broadway theater and customer service jobs after graduating college. He started his acting career in 1991 when he made his screen debut in an episode of “Law & Order.” His first cinema role came the next year in the independent film “Triple Bogey on a Par Five Hole.” After this, he added his grandfather’s name, Seymour, to his name to avoid confusion with another actor. He then landed more small roles in productions of movies like “My New Gun” and “Leap of Faith” starring Steve Martin. Following these roles, he gained some attention when he appeared in a minor role in the Oscar-winning Al Pacino film “Scent of a Woman” in 1992. He went through five auditions to land the role, which earned $134 million worldwide. It was at this time that he was able to quit his job at a local deli to become a professional actor. His next roles were in the films “Joey Breaker,” “My Boyfriend’s Back”, “Money for Nothing”, and “The Getaway.”
Personal Life
Philip Seymour Hoffmanwas notoriously private and rarely talked about his personal life in interviews. He was in a relationship with costume designer Mimi O’Donnell for 14 years and the two had a son and two daughters together. They separated in 2013 but remained committed to co-parenting their children.
Quotes
“I think part of being an actor is staying private.”
— Philip Seymour Hoffman
“I know I wasn’t as handsome as some other guys, but I was OK with that.”
— Philip Seymour Hoffman
“I don’t have a specific thing I want anyone to get out of anything I do.”
— Philip Seymour Hoffman
“The weight comes off, you know? If you stop with the bread and the pie, it really does. It really works.”
— Philip Seymour Hoffman
“Creating something is all about problem-solving.”
— Philip Seymour Hoffman
