 Phil Hartman in character as Chick Hazard, Private Eye, circa 1978. Image by Paul Hartmann, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC BY-SA 3.0 |
Gary Phil & CatalinasPhil Hartman Phil Hartman Canadian-American actor (1948–1998) Philip Edward Hartman (né 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. After graduating from California State University, Northridge, with a degree in graphic arts, he designed album covers for bands including Poco and America. In 1975, Hartman joined the comedy group the Groundlings, where he helped Paul Reubens develop his character Pee-wee Herman. Hartman co-wrote the film Pee-wee's Big Adventure and made recurring appearances as Captain Carl on Reubens' show Pee-wee's Playhouse. Quick facts Born, Died ... Phil Hartman Hartman in… (Source: Wikipedia)
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