Quotes by Philip Seymour Hoffman

About Philip Seymour Hoffman:

Philip Seymour Hoffman was an American actor, director, and producer of film and theater. Best known for his distinctive supporting and character roles – typically lowlifes, bullies, and misfits – Hoffman was a regular presence in films from the early 1990s until his death at age 46.
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I don't get nervous when I'm directing a play. It's not like acting.

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I didn't really buy LPs or go to concerts.

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I had a father who was a traveling salesman.

Philip Seymour Hoffman

My ideal weight is 205, actually.

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My mum is incredibly intelligent.

Philip Seymour Hoffman

I try not to plan that too much.

Philip Seymour Hoffman

It's hard for anybody who works a lot and has children. But I wouldn't trade it for anything.

Philip Seymour Hoffman

In a film there a lot of people scheduling, you know.

Philip Seymour Hoffman

It's really hard to watch things and then not think about anything afterwards.

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Sometimes I'm uncomfortable with the level of fame I've got! It all depends on the day and what's going on. I don't desire any more fame. I don't need it.

Philip Seymour Hoffman

I have a fine level of recognition in the business and among the acting community now, so I consider myself one of the lucky ones. If I didn't think that, there would be something wrong with me. I'm grateful and thankful for what I've got.

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To be fair to my dad, he is one of the brightest men I've ever met.

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Sometimes I have a great day of filming and sometimes the theater strikes me better. It just depends.

Philip Seymour Hoffman

I know some really great actors who are pretty judgmental people, pretty critical people. But they're great actors. When they're acting, that's the craft.

Philip Seymour Hoffman

I've seen a lot of friends who have a lot of great projects, whether it's a script or a play or whatever, and it is a great project and they have great people involved, and they can't make it.

Philip Seymour Hoffman

People actually live with their id exposed. They're not good at concealing what's going on inside.

Philip Seymour Hoffman

The film is made in the editing room. The shooting of the film is about shopping, almost. It's like going to get all the ingredients together, and you've got to make sure before you leave the store that you got all the ingredients. And then you take ...

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My soul is in good shape.

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Good work is the only thing that would make me feel jealous or envious.

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Being unemployed is not good for an actor. No, it isn't, no matter how unsuccessful you are. Because you always remember getting fired from all the restaurants. You remember that stuff very, very strongly.

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I have so much empathy for these young actors that are 19 and all of a sudden they're beautiful and famous and rich. I'm like, 'Oh my God, I'd be dead.'

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Author Bio

  • NamePhilip Seymour Hoffman
  • DescriptionAmerican actor and film director
  • BornJuly 23, 1967
  • DiedFebruary 2, 2014
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionActor; Film Director; Film Producer; Voice Actor
  • AwardsAcademy Award For Best Actor; Drama Desk Award For Outstanding Director Of A Play; Drama Desk Award For Outstanding Director Of A Play