Posted on 06/13/2022 7:17:56 PM PDT by Rummyfan
Prolific character actor Philip Baker Hall, star of films like Say Anything... and Magnolia, has died at age 90. Truly a defining performer of his generation, Hall starred in a number of well-known projects over the years, with his roles, no matter the amount of screen time, always leaving an impact on audiences. Hall's on-screen credits span decades, earning appearances in other notable projects like Secret Honor, Hard Eight, The Truman Show, Argo, and Zodiac. Los Angeles Times journalist Sam Farmer confirmed the news on Twitter, sharing a brief tribute to Hall, noting that the actor passed away peacefully.
"My neighbor, friend, and one of the wisest, most talented and kindest people I've ever met, Philip Baker Hall, died peacefully last night," Farmer shared on Twitter. "He was surrounded by loved ones. The world has an empty space in it."
Despite his decades-spanning career, one of the most memorable of Hall's roles came in an episode of Seinfeld as Joe Bookman, who was tasked with collecting late fees on library books. Back in a 2012 interview with The AV Club, Hall reflected on the notoriety he earned from the episode.
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Bookman!
On another note, I saw “Boogie Nights” at a crowded theatre in Chicago a few seats down from Congressman Luis Gutierrez.
Obviously you’re not a fan of Mr. Hall’s work.
What a treat.
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