Philip Seymour Hoffman On Playing Gay

Tragically, Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead yesterday in his apartment.

rukkle reflects on Hoffman’s wise words on playing gay characters.

It was reported first yesterday by the WSJ that Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead in his apartment.

Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman found dead in Manhattan apartment, law-enforcement official says. http://t.co/LPmoCxiEGE — Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) February 2, 2014

Hoffman was a fantastic actor who graced the stage and screen delivering acclaimed performances each and every time.

He delivered a number of memorable performances as gay characters in Capote, Flawless, and Boogie Nights. When asked about playing gay characters, he shared these wise words,

“When I play somebody gay, I never think of it as ‘I’m playing a gay character.’ It’s interesting to play all the different aspects of the character. There’s something else about the character that’s pulling me there that I identify with. With Flawless, it’s not that he was gay—I found it more interesting that he thought he was a woman. With Capote, it’s the story that he had as an artist. And in Boogie Nights, he was so completely stunted I don’t even think he knew his attractions were of a gay nature.”

Hoffman was 46 and has two daughters and a son with Mimi O’Donnell.

Sources: OUT

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