He was an actor who never repeated himself and, unlike many of his contemporaries, Philip Seymour Hoffman morphed, chameleon-like into an ever-changing slate of roles that proved him to be one of the most eclectic and versatile actors in Hollywood.
Here, we take a look back at 10 of his most memorable parts.
Father Brendan Flynn, Doubt (2008)
When you’re starring alongside Meryl Streep, you have to bring your A-game. Hoffman did that and more in his Oscar-nominated role as a priest who is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with one of his church’s alter boys.
Truman Capote, Capote (2005)
This is the film that really put Hoffman on the map for conventional moviegoers. It was the best performance of that year - Hoffman won an Oscar - and his approach to the role bordered on something out of this world. He breathed life into a person who until then had been but words on a page.
Paul Zara, The Ides of March (2011)
It’s a small part, but Hoffman was riveting in this tale of political deception and double dealing. He more than held his own opposite George Clooney and Ryan Gosling.
Owen Davian, Mission: Impossible III (2006)
In a rare move, Hoffman went Hollywood playing the baddie opposite Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt in the third M:I film. He is the series’ best villain.
Andy Hanson, Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead (2007)
Co-starring in Sidney Lumet’s last feature film before his death in 2011, Hoffman shone as the brother who lures his sibling into a deadly jewelry heist.
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Here, we take a look back at 10 of his most memorable parts.
Father Brendan Flynn, Doubt (2008)
When you’re starring alongside Meryl Streep, you have to bring your A-game. Hoffman did that and more in his Oscar-nominated role as a priest who is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with one of his church’s alter boys.
Truman Capote, Capote (2005)
This is the film that really put Hoffman on the map for conventional moviegoers. It was the best performance of that year - Hoffman won an Oscar - and his approach to the role bordered on something out of this world. He breathed life into a person who until then had been but words on a page.
Paul Zara, The Ides of March (2011)
It’s a small part, but Hoffman was riveting in this tale of political deception and double dealing. He more than held his own opposite George Clooney and Ryan Gosling.
Owen Davian, Mission: Impossible III (2006)
In a rare move, Hoffman went Hollywood playing the baddie opposite Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt in the third M:I film. He is the series’ best villain.
Andy Hanson, Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead (2007)
Co-starring in Sidney Lumet’s last feature film before his death in 2011, Hoffman shone as the brother who lures his sibling into a deadly jewelry heist.
the rest at the source