Philip Baker Hall, 'Magnolia' and 'Seinfeld' Actor, Dead at 90
Philip Baker Hall has died. Sam Farmer, the longtime actor's friend and neighbor, announced his death on Twitter Monday. Hall, who died on Sunday, was 90.
"My neighbor, friend, and one of the wisest, most talented and kindest people I’ve ever met, Philip Baker Hall, died peacefully last night," Farmer wrote. "He was surrounded by loved ones. The world has an empty space in it."
No other details about Hall's death were immediately available.
Hall began his career in the New York theater scene. In 1970, Hall made his film debut with an uncredited role in Zabriskie Point.
He went on to build a successful television career, appearing on shows including M*A*S*H, Cheers, The West Wing, Monk, Miami Vice, BoJack Horseman, Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm and Modern Family.
On the film side, Hall, who starred in many Paul Thomas Anderson films, appeared onscreen in such movies as Magnolia, Say Anything, Boogie Nights, Air Force One and Argo.
His most recent role came in 2020, when he played Zelman Katz on the Netflix series Messiah.
RELATED CONTENT:
Jack Wagner's Son Harrison Dead at 27
Cooper Noriega, TikTok Star, Dead at 19, Family Releases Statement
Pasha Bleasdell, Star of Nelly's 'Hot in Herre' Video, Dead at 38
Jim Seals, Co-Founder of '70s Group Seals & Crofts, Dead at 80
