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Beloved character actor Philip Baker Hall passed away on Sunday, June 12, at 90. With more than 50 years of acting credits to him name, Phillip was a familiar face to TV and moviegoers, having enjoyed memorable roles in "Seinfeld," "Boogie Nights," "Magnolia" and countless other projects. "Philip has made me laugh harder than any actor I've worked with," Larry David told the Washington Post a few years ago. Philip's friend and neighbor, Los Angeles Times reporter Sam Farmer, announced the sad news on June 13, 2022. After Philip's death, many top names in Hollywood reacted with sadness and publicly honored the actor on social media.
Keep reading to see how Philip is being remembered...
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"Oh man, one of the greats! I had the opportunity to work with Philip Baker Hall twice, and I was already such a huge fan of his. He couldn't have been sweeter and more of a consummate professional (also a great director). Definition of a 'class act'" –Topher Grace
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Patton Oswalt attached a legendary "Seinfeld" scene starring Philip Baker Hall to his tweet. "This is, hands down, the greatest guest spot in a sitcom, ever. RIP Philip Baker Hall," Patton wrote.
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"Awww he was awesome" –Richard Marx
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"Philip Baker Hall was a great actor and a profoundly kind human being. Well done, sir." –Bradley Whitford
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"Never not good. RIP, Philip Baker Hall." –Michael McKean
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"Philip Baker Hall was such a pleasure to work with on Madam Secretary. He wasn't in the best of health when he came to work with us, and yet, couldn't have nailed his scenes more perfectly. A true professional, working actor." –Erich Bergen