Phil Hartman
Philip Edward Hartman (September 25, 1948–May 28, 1998) was a Canadian voice actor. His roles for Hanna-Barbera included Inspector Bass on Fish Police and Calaboose Cal on Tom & Jerry Kids Show.
Biography[]
Feeling the need for a more creative outlet, Phil Hartman joined the comedy group The Groundlings in 1975. There he 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 NBC 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 for his SNL work in 1989.
His 1998 death was ruled homicide by firearm.
External links[]
- Phil Hartman at the Internet Movie Database
- Phil Hartman at Wikisimpsons