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Phil Hartman was born Philip Edward Hartmann on September 24, 1948, in Brantford, Ontario, Canada. His surname was originally "Hartmann", but he later dropped the second "n". He was one of eight children of Doris Marguerite (Wardell) and Rupert Loebig Hartmann, a salesman. He was of German, Irish, and English descent. The family moved to the United States when Phil was around ten, and he spent the majority of his childhood in Connecticut and Southern California. He later obtained his American citizenship in the early 1990s. He often would visit his homeland of Canada throughout his career, and the City of Brantford even erected a plaque on the Walk of Fame in the town in honor of Phil's career and memory. The Humber College Comedy: Writing & Performance program in Toronto, Ontario, also has an award in Phil's memory that is given out to their Post-Graduate comedy students.
Phil originally studied Graphic Design at California State University. He began to work part time as a graphic artist, designing album covers for such bands as Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young (see Crosby Stills Nash & Young) and Poco. In 1975, alongside doing album work, Phil joined the California comedy troupe, The Groundlings. While in The Groundlings, Phil worked with Paul Reubens and Jon Lovitz, who became good friends of his until his death. Phil and Paul created the character Pee Wee Herman together, and Phil even had a role on Pee-wee's Playhouse (1986) as pirate Captin' Carl.
In 1986, Phil joined the cast of Saturday Night Live (1975) and was on the show for a record of 8 seasons (which was later broken by Tim Meadows). Phil played a wide range of characters including: Frank Sinatra, Bill Clinton, Ronald Reagan, Ed McMahon, Barbara Bush, and many others. He was known to help out other writers who wanted to get their sketches read and onto the show. He held Saturday Night Live (1975) together during his 8-year reign, thus the nickname he garnered while on the show, "The Glue." Phil was also known for his voice work on commercials and cartoons. He was probably most well known for the voices of Troy McClure and Lionel Hutz on the animated comedy The Simpsons (1989). He also provided other minor voices for The Simpsons (1989). Phil left Saturday Night Live (1975) in 1994, and in 1995, was cast in the critically acclaimed NBC show NewsRadio (1995) as arrogant radio show host Bill McNeal.
After Phil's death, Phil's good friend Jon Lovitz attempted to fill the void as Max Lewis on NewsRadio (1995), but the struggling show's ratings dropped, and the show later fizzled out and ended in 1999. Phil had an interesting career in movies, mostly playing supporting characters. He was the lead in Houseguest (1995) and was also in Greedy (1994), Jingle All the Way (1996), Sgt. Bilko (1996), and his last live action film, Small Soldiers (1998). His last role was the English language dub of Kiki's Delivery Service (1989), as the quick-witted cat Jiji, which featured Small Soldiers co-star Kirsten Dunst in the lead voice role.
On May 28th, 1998, Phil was shot to death while sleeping in his Encino, California home by his wife, Brynn Hartman. Brynn left the house and later came back with a friend to show him Phil's body. When her friend went to call 911, Brynn locked herself in the bedroom with Phil's lifeless body and shot herself. It was later discovered by the coroner that Brynn had alcohol, cocaine, and the antidepressant, Zoloft, in her system. They left behind two children, Sean Edward (b. 1988) and Birgen (b. 1992). Phil and Brynn's bodies were cremated and spread upon Catalina Island, just off the coast of California, on June 4, 1998. Phil had specifically stated in his will that he wanted the ashes spread on Catalina Island because it was his favorite holiday getaway as he was an avid boater, surfer and general lover of the sea.
Phil was a very caring and sensitive person and was described as "very sweet and kind of quiet."- Actress
Brynn Hartman was born on 11 April 1958 in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, USA. She was an actress, known for North (1994), 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996) and E! True Hollywood Story (1996). She was married to Phil Hartman and Douglas Iver Torfin. She died on 28 May 1998 in Encino, California, USA.- Actress
- Soundtrack
Lana Morris always appeared to be more confident and mature than the other post war British starlets. However, the big roles always escaped her and she appeared as a supporting actress in many British films of the 1950s. She later re-started her career, appearing as a professional panellist on many of the TV shows of the 1960s.- John Gabriel was born on 27 September 1914 in Hendon, Middlesex, England, UK. He was an actor, known for The Rise and Fall of César Birotteau (1965), A Kind of Loving (1982) and Sierra Nine (1963). He died on 28 May 1998 in Surrey, England, UK.
- Michèle Méritz was born on 24 September 1923 in Paris, France. She was an actress, known for War of the Buttons (1962), Classe Tous Risques (1960) and Le Beau Serge (1958). She died on 28 May 1998 in Carcassonne, Aude, France.
- Additional Crew
Gerald Kreditor was born on 22 December 1933 in Stepney, London, England, UK. Gerald was married to Merle Gabe. Gerald died on 28 May 1998 in the USA.- Editor
- Editorial Department
Suzanne Pettit was born on 2 January 1948 in Midland County, Texas, USA. She was an editor, known for Amazing Stories (1985), Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann (1982) and Love Potion No. 9 (1992). She was married to Thomas Deskins Tatum. She died on 28 May 1998 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Composer
- Sound Department
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Bill Williams was born on 29 May 1960 in Pontiac, Michigan, USA. He was a composer, known for Defender of the Crown (1986), The Simpsons: Bart's Nightmare (1992) and The King of Chicago (1986). He died on 28 May 1998 in Rockport, Texas, USA.- Philip Rygg was born on 27 September 1947 in Whitefish, Montana, USA. He died on 28 May 1998 in Englewood, Colorado, USA.
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- Actor
Ted Dunbar was born on 17 January 1937 in the USA. He was an actor, known for The Preacher's Wife (1996), Diana Ross Live! The Lady Sings... Jazz & Blues: Stolen Moments (1992) and People, People, People (1976). He died on 28 May 1998 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA.- Actor
- Additional Crew
Jean-Pierre Granval was born on 10 December 1923 in Paris, France. He was an actor, known for Life Love Death (1969), La double inconstance (1964) and Picnic on the Grass (1959). He died on 28 May 1998 in Poissy, Yvelines, France.- Ruby Melvin was born in 1921 in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK. She was an actress, known for The Haunting of M. (1979). She died on 28 May 1998 in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.