Philip Seymour Hoffman: A career in pictures

Latest update : 2014-02-03

From captivating supporting roles in films like 'Boogie Nights' and 'Cold Mountain', to his Oscar-winning portrayal of Truman Capote, Philip Seymour Hoffman, who died on Sunday, will be remembered as one of Hollywood’s finest character actors.

With a career that spanned more than 30 years, Hoffman produced dozens of great performances. FRANCE 24 looks back over just a handful with a selection of images of the actor’s most memorable roles.

Philip Seymour Hoffman's career in pictures

Hoffman’s early film career saw him establish a reputation for his portrayal of often quirky characters in supporting roles. In Paul Thomas Anderson’s 'Boogie Nights' he played a shy, gay boom operator who falls in love with a porn star. Photo: © New Line Cinema
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A year later, Hoffman appeared in another supporting role in the Coen brothers' cult comedy classic 'The Big Lebowski' as Brandt, the title character’s personal assistant. Photo: © Gramercy Pictures
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'Cold Mountain' saw Hoffman play yet another memorable supporting character in the form of immoral preacher Reverend Veasey, starring opposite Jude Law in this American Civil War drama. Photo: © Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
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Hoffman showed off his qualities as a comic actor again in 2004’s 'Along Came Polly'. His turn as Sandy Lyle, a vain and crude former child star, was one of the highlights of this otherwise underwhelming rom-com. Photo: © Univesal Pictures
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This was the film that showed Hoffman also had what it took to star in a leading role. His portrayal of writer Truman Capote wowed critics and saw Hoffman win an Oscar for Best Actor. Photo: © Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc
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Hoffman’s long run of starring in critically acclaimed movies continued with 'Moneyball'. The film was nominated for six Oscars though failed to win any. Photo: © Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
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Hoffman was also nominated for an Oscar for his supporting in role in 'The Master', playing the charismatic leader of a religious cult. Photo: © The Weinstein Company
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Last year saw Hoffman star as Plutarch Heavensbee in 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire'. At the time of his death, Hoffman was filming The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2, the final film in the series. Photo: © Lionsgate
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One of Hoffman’s final films, 'A Most Wanted Man' premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January. Hoffman stars as German intelligence officer Günther Bachmann in an adaptation of John Le Carré’s novel of the same name. Photo: © Roadside Attractions
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