senior player Philip Baker Hallpresence Indispensable in Paul Thomas Anderson’s early films and the regular face of some of the most influential television comedies of the last decades, He died at his home in Los Angeles at the age of 90.as confirmed by journalist Sam Farmer, the translator’s neighbor and friend.
Born in Toledo, Ohio, in 1931, he previously worked in the military as a translator and high school teacher. debuted as a movie actor of almost 40 years In the movie “Cowards” (Simon Nuchtern, 1970). This first job was followed by episodic appearances in dramas such as ‘Good Times’, ‘M*A*S*H’ and ‘The Man from Atlantis’ and gained a certain reputation that shot up noticeably. Playing Richard Nixon in ‘Secret Honor’ (1984), directed by Robert Altman.
television comedies
He starred in a funny movie in the 90s. Appeared as a detective in the third season of ‘Seinfield’ cementing himself as an infallible television comedy actor (shows that capitalize on his talent include titles such as ‘Cheers’, ‘Empty Nest’, ‘Larry David’ and ‘Modern Family’).
At the same time, his film career took a turn when he agreed to participate in 1993. ‘Cigarette and coffee’ short filmIt was directed by a 23-year-old director named Paul Thomas Anderson. This film became the seed for the Californian director’s feature film debut. ‘Sydney’ (1996), recurring as the protagonist of Philip Baker Hall. Anderson returned with his next two films, ‘Boogie Night’ (1997) and ‘Magnolia’ (1999).
After the turn of the millennium, Philip Baker Hall has appeared in supporting roles in numerous related films (among them ‘Dogville’, ‘Zodiac’ and ‘Argo’) and in 2018 said goodbye to acting with the short film ‘Dear chickens, to him by Mauro Mueller. Award for best actor at the Filmets festival in Badalona.