Philip Seymour Hoffman on Acting | Charlie Rose

In a Dec. 16, 2002 interview, Philip Seymour Hoffman talks to Charlie Rose about how he approached the many roles he played over his 25-year career. The actor passed away Feb. 2, 2014 at age 46 from a suspected drug overdose.

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Philip Seymour Hoffman on Acting | Charlie Rose

[josephflores]

When he acts he draws so much emotion you cant take your eyes off him.

[davidkunikis]

Great actor...one of the best of his generation.

[TheAgentmigs]

His acting in Along Came Polly was Oscar worthy. Such a brave role.

[_d.v.j.l_]

This man can literally play any role and make you forget you’re watching a film that’s how powerful his acting was... R.I.P

[mattknowles]

One of the greatest American actors who ever lived.

[flighttherapybullisticfpv]

My generations Anthony Hopkins. This man brought more emotions to the screen than just about anyone ive ever seen. He was the kind of actor that could pull you so far into the scene that you forgot it was him for a moment, and he made you truly question who he was with his ability to create personality traits seemingly at will. Very few will ever attain that level of acting.

[davidlabarca]

Such an aware and smart person. An incredible talent. And a deep loss.

[ArtDaddy]

Such an incredible artist, it's crushing to realize we won't get to see him work into his 50s, 60s and beyond.

[GalletaGalletosa]

im never gonna get over we lost this talented man

[Revelian]

He is a huge loss. A very watchable actor. Even if he was in a shit movie, he would always be the best thing about it.

[merle]

I miss this wonderful actor a lot. He always brings tears in my eyes!!

[MikeKleinsteuber]

Such a great loss to the industry. Never made a bad movie. One of the greatest of all time...

[cannibalholocaust]

PSH was the real deal. A rare bird. Even in a film like twister he’s memorable and stamps his authority on the scene. RIP

[KendraLou]

"How I approach acting - period." I adore this man and his craft.

[Filmmaker]

So sad. Loved him and his work, he still inspires me to be a better filmmaker.

[phexus]

I miss this man. What a skilled actor he was.

[jenns]

One of the greatest actors EVER. RIP.

[kevinkoch]

He made you engage in the part he played and you took the journey with him.

[nabe]

I have never been more gutted than when I heard about his loss, a titan of an actor

[michaelcarvalhosilva]

I had a huge crush on Philip Seymour Hoffman in the 90s.