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Phil Hartman

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Phil Hartman Interview - 11/22/1996

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Phil Hartman's relative speaks out 20 years after his death | ABC News

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Phil Hartman death: Original report from May 28, 1998

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PHIL HARTMAN - FUNNIEST VOICES

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PHIL HARTMAN - UNFORGETTABLE INTERVIEW

Philip Edward Hartmann was a Canadian-American actor, comedian, screenwriter, and graphic artist. Born in Brantford, Ontario, Hartman and his family moved to the United States in 1958. After graduating from California State University, Northridge with a degree in graphic arts, he designed album covers for bands including Poco and America. Hartman joined the comedy group the Groundlings in 1975 and there helped comedian 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's show Pee-wee's Playhouse.