Phil Hartman
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Philip Edward "Phil" Hartman (September 24, 1948 – May 28, 1998) was a Canadian-born American actor, comedian, screenwriter, and graphic artist. Born in Brantford, Ontario, Hartman and his family immigrated to the United States when he was ten. After graduating from California State University, Northridge with a degree in graphic arts, he designed album covers for bands like Poco and America. Feeling the need for a more creative outlet, Hartman joined the comedy group The Groundlings in 1975 and there helped comedian Paul Reubens develop his character Pee-wee Herman. Hartman co-wrote the screenplay for the film Pee-wee's Big Adventure and made recurring appearances on Reubens' show Pee-wee's Playhouse.
Hartman became well-known in the late 1980s when he joined the sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live. He won fame for his impressions, particularly of President Bill Clinton, and stayed on the show for eight seasons. ... Show more...
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Philip Edward "Phil" Hartman (September 24, 1948 – May 28, 1998) was a Canadian-born American actor, comedian, screenwriter, and graphic artist. Born in Brantford, Ontario, Hartman and his family immigrated to the United States when he was ten. After graduating from California State University, Northridge with a degree in graphic arts, he designed album covers for bands like Poco and America. Feeling the need for a more creative outlet, Hartman joined the comedy group The Groundlings in 1975 and there helped comedian Paul Reubens develop his character Pee-wee Herman. Hartman co-wrote the screenplay for the film Pee-wee's Big Adventure and made recurring appearances on Reubens' show Pee-wee's Playhouse.
Hartman became well-known in the late 1980s when he joined the sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live. He won fame for his impressions, particularly of President Bill Clinton, and stayed on the show for eight seasons. Called "the Glue" for his ability to hold the show together and help other cast members, Hartman won a Primetime Emmy Award for his SNL work in 1989. In 1995, after scrapping plans for his own variety show, he starred as Bill McNeal in the NBC sitcom NewsRadio. He also had frequent roles on The Simpsons as Lionel Hutz, Troy McClure and others, and appeared in the films Houseguest, Sgt. Bilko, Jingle All the Way, and Small Soldiers.
Hartman had been divorced twice before he married Brynn (née Omdahl) in 1987; the couple had two children together. However, their marriage was fractured, due in part to Brynn's drug use. On May 28, 1998, Brynn shot and killed her husband while he slept in their Encino, Los Angeles, home, then committed suicide several hours later. In the weeks following his death, Hartman was celebrated in a wave of tributes. Dan Snierson of Entertainment Weekly opined that Hartman was "the last person you'd expect to read about in lurid headlines in your morning paper...a decidedly regular guy, beloved by everyone he worked with".
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The Last Days of Phil Hartman (2019)
As: Starring
Phil Hartman is best known for his iconic impersonations of Bill Clinton in countless "Saturday Night Live" skits, voicing Troy McClure on "The Simpsons" and starring in the sitcom "NewsRadio." Despite his professional success, Hartman's personal life was far from perfect.
Runtime: 81 min.
Stars: Phil Hartman | Andy Dick | Vicki Lewis | Julia Sweeney | Joe Guse
The Women of SNL (2010)
As: Various (archive footage)
A look back at some of the funniest female characters and sketches in SNL's 39-year history.
Runtime: 96 min.
Directed by: Jorma Taccone | Beth McCarthy-Miller | Paul Miller | Dave Wilson | Don Roy King
Stars: Kristen Wiig | Maya Rudolph | Tina Fey | Amy Poehler | Ana Gasteyer
Buster & Chauncey's Silent Night (1998)
As: Chauncey
Buster and Chauncey - the world's greatest Mouse-icians - have arrived in Oberndorf for their shot at the big time: performing for the queen at the annual Christmas Pageant! But on Christmas Eve, Burghermeister Huffenmeir finds all the preparations for the festivities destroyed and the treasure of Oberndorf missing. When he accuses Buster and Chauncey's friend Christina - an orphan in search of her ...
Runtime: 49 min.
Directed by: Buzz Potamkin
Stars: Tom Arnold | Phil Hartman | Jim Cummings | Lea Michele | Marie Osmond
Small Soldiers (1998)
As: Phil Fimple
When missile technology is used to enhance toy action figures, the toys soon begin to take their battle programming too seriously.
Runtime: 108 min.
Directed by: Joe Dante
Stars: David Cross | Phil Hartman | Kirsten Dunst | Gregory Smith | Denis Leary
The Second Civil War (1997)
As: The President
When a planeload of Pakistani orphans are shipped to his state for permanent relocation, the governor of Idaho (Beau Bridges, who won an Emmy) defies the president (Phil Hartman) and closes the state's border. News Net Television, a cable news program that makes hay by reporting on political scandals, quickly spins the racist act into an overnight media sensation, creating a divide in national opinion over ...
Runtime: 97 min.
Directed by: Joe Dante
Stars: Beau Bridges | James Earl Jones | Phil Hartman | James Coburn | Joanna Cassidy
Jingle All the Way (1996)
As: Ted Maltin
Meet Howard Langston, a salesman for a mattress company is constantly busy at his job, and he also constantly disappoints his son, after he misses his son's karate exposition, his son tells Howard that he wants for Christmas is an action figure of his son's television hero, he tries hard to to make it up to him. Unfortunately for Howard, it is Christmas Eve, and every store is sold out of Turbo ...
Runtime: 89 min.
Directed by: Brian Levant
Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger | Phil Hartman | Rita Wilson | Sinbad | Jake Lloyd
Sgt. Bilko (1996)
As: Major Colin Thorn
The army is known for churning out lean mean fighting machines intent on protecting our great nation. Martin is the inexplicable the incorrigible the invicible sgt. Ernie bilko leader of a ragtag group of the sorriest soldiers ever to enlist in the armed forces.
Runtime: 93 min.
Directed by: Jonathan Lynn
Stars: Dan Aykroyd | Phil Hartman | Glenne Headly | Steve Martin | Daryl Mitchell
The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show (1995)
Runtime: 90 min.
Directed by: John Blanchard | Eugene Levy
Stars: Martin Short | Jan Hooks | Joe Flaherty | Charlotte Chatton | Gillian Doyle
Stuart Saves His Family (1995)
As: Announcer
Stuart Smalley, the Saturday Night Live character, comes to the big screen. Stuart, the disciple of the 12 step program, is challenged by lifes injustices.
Runtime: 95 min.
Directed by: Harold Ramis
Stars: Harris Yulin | Vincent D'Onofrio | Shirley Knight | Laura San Giacomo | Al Franken
Houseguest (1995)
As: Gary Young
In hot water with the mob over an unpaid debt, a con man poses as a family friend in an affluent Pennsylvania suburb.
Runtime: 113 min.
Directed by: Randall Miller
Stars: Phil Hartman | Jeffrey Jones | Sinbad | Kim Greist | Mason Adams
The Crazysitter (1994)
As: The Salesman
When a petty criminal escapes from jail, she lays low by posing as a babysitter for two semmingly precious children. But when she decides to sell them for a quick profit, she gets more than she bargained for. A wildy clever family comedy in the tradition of "Home Alone" and "Mrs. Doubtfire".
Runtime: 92 min.
Directed by: Michael McDonald
Stars: Carol Kane | Ed Begley Jr. | Beverly D'Angelo | Lisa Kudrow | Phil Hartman
The Making of Dr. Seuss' 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas!' (1994)
As: Himself / Host
Phil Hartman hosts this retrospective look back at the legacy and making of the classic 1966 holiday special 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas!'
Runtime: 20 min.
Stars: Phil Hartman | Danny Elfman | Albert Hague | Tim Burton | Audrey Geisel
The Pagemaster (1994)
As: Tom Morgan (voice)
Tyler knows a lot about accidents. So much so, he is scared to do anything that might endanger him, like riding his bike, or climbing into his treehouse. While in an old library, he is mystically transported into the unknown world of books, and he has to try and get home again. Along the way he meets some interesting characters, like Fantasy, Adventure, and Horror... Written by Colin Tinto
Runtime: 80 min.
Directed by: Pixote Hunt | Joe Johnston | Maurice Hunt
Stars: Christopher Lloyd | Whoopi Goldberg | Macaulay Culkin | Patrick Stewart | Canan J. Howell
Greedy (1994)
As: Frank
Meet the McTeagues. They've come to stake a claim in their wealthy uncle's will… only he's not dead yet!
Runtime: 113 min.
Directed by: Jonathan Lynn
Stars: Michael J. Fox | Kirk Douglas | Nancy Travis | Olivia d'Abo | Phil Hartman
So I Married an Axe Murderer (1993)
As: Ranger John 'Vicky' Johnson - Alcatraz Guide
Just after a bad breakup, Charlie MacKenzie falls for lovely butcher Harriet Michaels and introduces her to his parents. But, as voracious consumers of sensational tabloids, his parents soon come to suspect that Harriet is actually a notorious serial killer -- "Mrs. X" -- wanted in connection with a string of bizarre honeymoon killings. Thinking his parents foolish, Charlie proposes to Harriet. But while ...
Runtime: 93 min.
Directed by: Thomas Schlamme
Stars: Brenda Fricker | Mike Myers | Anthony LaPaglia | Nancy Travis | Amanda Plummer
Coneheads (1993)
As: Marlax
With enormous cone-shaped heads, robotlike walks and an appetite for toilet paper, aliens Beldar and Prymatt don't exactly blend in with the population of Paramus, N.J. But for some reason, everyone believes them when they say they're from France! As the odd "Saturday Night Live" characters settle into middle-class life in this feature-length comedy, a neighbor admires their daughter.
Runtime: 88 min.
Directed by: Steve Barron
Stars: Dan Aykroyd | Phil Hartman | Robert Knott | Jane Curtin | Sinbad
CB4 (1993)
As: Virgil Robinson
A "rockumentary", covering the rise to fame of MC Gusto, Stab Master Arson, and Dead Mike: members of the rap group "CB4". We soon learn that these three are not what they seem and don't apear to know as much about rap music as they claim... but a lack of musical ability in an artist never hurts sales, does it? You've just got to play the part of a rap star...
Runtime: 89 min.
Directed by: Tamra Davis
Stars: Charlie Murphy | Phil Hartman | Allen Payne | Chris Rock | Rachel True
National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 (1993)
As: Comic Cop
An LA detective is murdered because she has microfilm with the recipe to make cocaine cookies. A "Lethal Weapon" style cop team tries to find and stop the fiends before they can dope the nation by distributing their wares via the "Wilderness Girls" cookie drive.
Runtime: 84 min.
Directed by: Gene Quintano
Stars: Samuel L. Jackson | Emilio Estevez | Tim Curry | Jon Lovitz | Kathy Ireland
Quick Change (1990)
As: Hal Edison
With the aid of his girlfriend, Phyllis Potter, and best friend, Loomis, Grimm enters a Manhattan bank dressed as a clown, creates a hostage situation and executes a flawless robbery. The only thing left for the trio to do is make their getaway out of the city and to the airport. It sounds simple enough, but it seems that fate deserts them immediately after the bank heist. One ...
Runtime: 89 min.
Directed by: Howard Franklin | Bill Murray
Stars: Stanley Tucci | Bill Murray | Geena Davis | Randy Quaid | Jason Robards
How I Got Into College (1989)
As: Bennedict, SAT Coach
The simple story of two young Michigan high school students, Jessica, Class President, Local Smart Girl, and object of Marlon's affections attempt to get into a small Pennsylvania college. Jessica fights off her parent's expectation of going to their alma mater of the University of Michigan, while Marlon fights his grades and SAT scores.
Runtime: 86 min.
Directed by: Savage Steve Holland
Stars: Lara Flynn Boyle | Anthony Edwards | Gary Owens | Finn Carter | Corey Parker
Fletch Lives (1989)
As: Bly Manager
Fletch is a fish out of water in small-town Louisiana, where he's checking out a tumbledown mansion he's inherited. When a woman he flirts with turns up dead, Fletch becomes a suspect and must find the killer and clear his name. In the meantime, he's got some serious home-ownership issues, such as termites and weird neighbors.
Runtime: 95 min.
Directed by: Michael Ritchie
Stars: R. Lee Ermey | Chevy Chase | Richard Libertini | Hal Holbrook | Julianne Phillips
Amazon Women on the Moon (1987)
As: Baseball Announcer (segment "Murray in Videoland")
Acclaimed director John Landis (Animal House, The Blues Brothers) presents this madcap send-up of late night TV, low-budget sci-fi films and canned-laughter-filled sitcoms packed with off-the-wall sketches that will have you in stitches. Centered around a television station which features a 1950s-style sci-fi movie interspersed with a series of wild commercials, wacky shorts and weird specials, ...
Runtime: 85 min.
Directed by: Peter Horton | Carl Gottlieb | Joe Dante | Robert K. Weiss | John Landis
Stars: Michelle Pfeiffer | Griffin Dunne | Monique Gabrielle | Peter Horton | Steve Forrest
The Brave Little Toaster (1987)
As: Air Conditioner / Hanging Lamp (voice)
A group of dated appliances find themselves stranded in a summer home that their family had just sold decide to, a la The Incredible Journey, seek their young 8 year old "master". Children's film which on the surface is a frivolous fantasy, but with a dark subtext of abandonment, obsolescence, and loneliness.
Runtime: 90 min.
Directed by: Jerry Rees
Stars: Phil Hartman | Jon Lovitz | Timothy Stack | Deanna Oliver | Timothy E. Day
Blind Date (1987)
As: Ted Davis
When bachelor Walter Davis (Bruce Willis) is set up with his sister-in-law's pretty cousin, Nadia Gates (Kim Basinger), a seemingly average blind date turns into a chaotic night on the town. Walter's brother, Ted (Phil Hartman), tells him not to let Nadia drink alcohol, but he dismisses the warning, and her behavior gets increasingly wild. Walter and Nadia's numerous incidents are made even worse ...
Runtime: 95 min.
Directed by: Blake Edwards
Stars: Bruce Willis | William Daniels | Kim Basinger | John Larroquette | George Coe
Three Amigos (1986)
As: Sam
Three unemployed actors accept an invitation to a Mexican village to replay their bandit fighter roles, unaware that it is the real thing.
Runtime: 104 min.
Directed by: John Landis
Stars: Martin Short | Chevy Chase | Philip Gordon | Steve Martin | Patrice Martinez
Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986)
As: Fred, 1st National Bank
Terry works for a bank, and uses computers to communicate with clients all over the world. One day she gets a strange message from an unknown source. The message is coded. After decoding the message, Terry becomes embroiled in an espionage ring. People are killed, and Terry is chased. Throughout she remains in contact with this unknown person, who needs Terry to help save his life.
Runtime: 105 min.
Directed by: Penny Marshall
Stars: Carol Kane | Whoopi Goldberg | Jonathan Pryce | John Wood | Stephen Collins
Last Resort (1986)
As: Jean-Michel
George Lollar takes his family on vacation with "Club Sand", a shoddy and untrustworthy company. On their tropical island, they find soldiers everywhere, an unhelpful staff, inhospitable accomodation and undesirable holiday makers, but everyone except for George manages to have fun in the sun.
Runtime: 84 min.
Directed by: Zane Buzby
Stars: John Ashton | Charles Grodin | Robin Pearson Rose | Ellen Blake | Megan Mullally
Cheeseball Presents (1984)
A raunchy sketch comedy special created by and starring members of the Groundlings comedy troupe.
Runtime: 60 min.
Directed by: Alfred Sole
Stars: Phil Hartman | Suzanne Kent | Michael S. Siegel | Peter Licassi | Joan Leizman
Weekend Pass (1984)
As: Joe Chicago
Three rookie sailors who have just completed basic training are out on their first weekend pass. As they hit one bar after another, they soon forget everything the Navy ever taught them.
Runtime: 88 min.
Directed by: Lawrence Bassoff
Stars: D.W. Brown | Patrick Houser | Pamela Kay Davis | Chip McAllister | Peter Ellenstein
Pandemonium (1982)
As: Reporter
Tom Smothers stars as the brave mountie, who along with his trusty horse and bitter deputy Paul Reubens must track down a killer who is stalking coeds at a nearby cheerleader camp.
Runtime: 82 min.
Directed by: Alfred Sole
Stars: Carol Kane | Judge Reinhold | Debralee Scott | Candice Azzara | Tom Smothers
The Pee-wee Herman Show (1981)
As: Kap'n Karl
An adult-oriented version of what would eventually become an award-winning children's classic. This version of the show features Pee-wee's playhouse and many of the characters of the later series, but with adult and sexual overtones and jokes including "mirror shoes" and others.
Runtime: 58 min.
Directed by: Paul Reubens | Marty Callner
Stars: Phil Hartman | Lynne Marie Stewart | Edie McClurg | John Paragon | Paul Reubens
Skateboard Madness (1980)
As: Narrator (voice)
When a reporter too laid-back for his own good is told his last chance to keep his job is to get some good photos for a story on skateboarding, he seeks out a group of four boarders who agree to take him on a skateboarding tour of California. After showing extensive footage of skateboarding moves and tricks, the film then goes on to show some surfing and snowboarding. The film is also bookended by a pair ...
Runtime: 92 min.
Directed by: Julian Pena
Stars: Phil Hartman | Stacy Peralta | Huck Andress | Gregg Ayres | Alan Gelfand
Cheech & Chong's Next Movie (1980)
As: Chick Hazard - Private Eye
Perennially stoned Cheech and Chong tear through the city of Los Angeles, causing trouble wherever they go. After Cheech loses his job, the two pot enthusiasts head to the welfare offices where Cheech's girlfriend, Donna, works. Instead of collecting unemployment, they find themselves thrown back on the streets, searching for a way to earn new income. But when Cheech's cousin, "Red" Mendoza, arrives, ...
Runtime: 99 min.
Directed by: Tommy Chong
Stars: Cheech Marin | Evelyn Guerrero | Paul Reubens | Tommy Chong | Betty Kennedy
The Gong Show Movie (1980)
As: Man at Airport with Gun
A week in the life of "The Gong Show" host and creator Chuck Barris.
Runtime: 89 min.
Directed by: Chuck Barris
Stars: Steve Garvey | Jamie Farr | Mabel King | Chuck Barris | Robin Altman
Stunt Rock (1978)
As: TV Prop Man
Australian stuntman Grant Page goes to Los Angeles to work on a television series. He uses his spare time to lend his expertise to rock band Sorcer. Page helps the band develop pyrotechnic magic tricks for their shows, and also recounts to his own exploits as a stuntman and daredevil as well as various stunts by other greats.
Runtime: 86 min.
Directed by: Brian Trenchard-Smith
Stars: Monique van de Ven | Grant Page | Margaret Gerard | Paul Haynes | Curtis Hyde