In 1998, a tragic accident shocked the world of show business. Comedian Phil Hartman, whose filmography includes dozens of well-known works in film and television, was shot dead by his own wife Brynn. A few hours after the death of her husband, she committed suicide. The reasons for the unexpected act of Brynn Hartman for a long time remained inexplicable.
Phil was known as an actor, parodist and host of television shows. In addition, he took part in the scoring of the famous animated series "The Simpsons", in which five characters speak his voice.
Childhood and youth
The future actor was born in Canada in 1948. Phil Hartman grew up with seven brothers and sisters. His parents were Catholics, raising children in accordance with their faith. My father made a living selling building materials. In the late 1950s, the family moved to the United States.
After graduating from high school, Phil Hartman went to college, where he studied graphic design. He later opened his own business in this area. Our hero was creating logos and covers for albums of musical groups.
Carier start
Working as an independent graphic designer, the future actor spent his free time developing his comedic talent, the presence of which many people noticed in him from childhood. One day, Phil Hartman saw a performance of a famous California troupe and had a burning desire to join its ranks. After several years of training and training, he was officially accepted into the cast of the comedy show.
In the troupe, Phil Hartman met with screenwriter and producer Paul Rubens. Together, they created a comic character named Pee-Vie Herman, who was destined to gain great popularity. The stage performance with his participation was first shown on television in 1981. Hartman and Rubens wrote the script for the movie Big Pi Adventure. The success of this picture exceeded all expectations. Later, due to creative differences, the collaboration of Hartman and Rubens ceased.
A television
The actor sought to gain the trust of producers in order to get an opportunity to participate in the creation of high-budget films. Phil Hartman came to the conclusion that the necessary level of popularity will bring work on television. In 1986, he became one of the leading shows on Saturday Night Live. In this project, Hartman was given the chance to fully realize his talent as a parodist. He portrayed many famous artists and politicians. Admittedly, the most successful parody of Hartman was the image of the then US President Bill Clinton. The actor’s work on the show “Saturday Night Live” lasted eight years.
Movie
A large number of episodic roles played by the comedian are included in his full filmography. Phil Hartman in films related to the early stage of his career, embodied on the screen secondary characters. The first big role went to him in the comedy "Guest", which was released in 1995. In the film "Christmas Present", Arnold Schwarzenegger became Hartman's partner on the set.
Personal life
The actor was married three times. The first two marriages ended in divorce. Hartman's third wife in 1987 was model Brynn Omdal. The couple had a son, Sean, and a daughter, Birgen. Because of Brynn's addiction to alcohol and drugs, difficulties arose in family relationships. Several times she underwent rehabilitation, but could not get rid of her dependence.
Death
On the night of May 28, 1998, Brynn Hartman, while under the influence of alcohol, drugs and antidepressants, killed a sleeping husband with a gunshot to the head. According to eyewitnesses, on the eve of the couple had a quarrel. After police arrived, Brynn committed suicide in the mouth. According to the official conclusion of the authorities, the cause of the murder of Phil Hartman was a family conflict. According to the friends of the couple, Brynn was often in a state of nervous breakdown and could not control her emotions. It has been suggested that the tragedy was provoked by an antidepressant, which she took shortly before the murder.
Sister Brynn's family adopted the Hartman children. The world of show business was hard at the death of the actor. In 2014, the name of Phil Hartman was included in the Hollywood Walk of Fame.