Born Name:  Philip Edward Hartman

Born Date:  September 24, 1948

Born Place:  Brantford, Ontario

Died Date:  May 28, 1998

Died Place:  Los Angeles, California

Occupations:  Actor, comedian, screenwriter, graphic designer

Brief Biography:  Phil Hartman was known as "The Glue" of Saturday Night Live (1986–1994) for his versatile impressions and grounding presence. A former graphic designer, he co-wrote Pee-wee's Big Adventure and starred in NewsRadio and The Simpsons. He was tragically murdered in a 1998 murder-suicide by his wife.

Early Life and Career:
Background: Moved to the U.S. at age ten, growing up in Connecticut and Southern California.
Graphic Design: Graduated with a graphic arts degree and designed over 40 album covers, including for bands Poco and America.
The Groundlings: Joined the comedy troupe in 1975, where he helped Paul Reubens develop the Pee-wee Herman character.

Breakthrough: Saturday Night Live (1986–1994):
Joined SNL in 1986, staying for eight seasons.
Known as "The Glue" because he held the cast together and acted as a reliable utility player.
Famous for his impersonations, including Bill Clinton, Frank Sinatra, and Charlton Heston, as well as characters like the "Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer".
Won a Primetime Emmy Award in 1989 for writing.

Later Career and Voice Work:
NewsRadio: Starred as Bill McNeal in the NBC sitcom from 1995 until his death in 1998.
The Simpsons: Voiced iconic recurring characters including Lionel Hutz (the lawyer) and Troy McClure.
Film Roles: Appeared in Jingle All the Way, Houseguest, and Small Soldiers.