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Phil Hartman

Philip Edward Hartman (Hartmann; September 24, 1948 – May 28, 1998) was a Canadian and American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and graphic designer. Hartman was born in Brantford, Ontario, and his family moved to the United States when he was ten years old. He completed a BA (graphic arts) at California State University, Northridge, and designed album covers for bands including Poco and America.

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Phil Hartman

Phil Hartman in character as Chick Hazard, Private Eye, circa 1978.

Paul Hartmann · Original image e-mailed to uploader (Gran2) with GFDL license on 2010-05-31, in response to an e-mail request. · CC BY-SA 3.0

Name
Phil Hartman
Birth Name
Phillip Edward Hartmann
Born
24 September 1948
Birthplace
Brantford, Ontario, Canada
Died
28 May 1998
Place of death
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Education
California State University, Northridge (BA)
Occupation
* Actor
Nationality
United States and Canada.
Honours
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series, Canada's Walk of Fame and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Languages
English.

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Philip Edward Hartman (Hartmann; September 24, 1948 – May 28, 1998) was a Canadian and American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and graphic designer. Hartman was born in Brantford, Ontario, and his family moved to the United States when he was ten years old. He completed a BA (graphic arts) at California State University, Northridge, and designed album covers for bands including Poco and America.

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  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Visual art and other activities
  3. 03Reception, influence and legacy
  4. 04Recordings and discography
  5. 05Archives and collections
  6. 06Notes, references and evidence

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