Phil Hartman | |
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![]() Phil Hartman in character as Chick Hazard, Private Eye, circa 1978 | |
Born | Philip Edward Hartmann September 24, 1948 |
Died | May 28, 1998 | (aged 49)
Cause of death | Homicide by shooting |
Resting place | Ashes scattered over Santa Catalina Island's Emerald Bay |
Nationality | Canadian American |
Education | Westchester High School |
Alma mater | California State University, Northridge |
Occupation(s) | Actor, voice actor, comedian, graphic artist, screenwriter |
Years active | 1969–1998 |
Spouse(s) | Gretchen Lewis (1970–1972) Lisa Strain (1982–1985) Brynn Omdahl (1987–1998); 2 children |
Children | Sean Edward (b. 1989) Birgen Anika (b. 1992) |
Phillip Edward Hartmann (known professionally as Phil Hartman; September 24, 1948 – May 28, 1998) was a Canadian-born American graphic designer, artist, writer, comedian, voice artist, and actor. Hartman was born in Brantford, Ontario, Canada and he then moved to the United States with his family at the age of 10 and then became an American citizen in 1990. Hartman was a cast member of Saturday Night Live.