where was he born?
Fairport, New York
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Born and raised in Fairport, New York, 
who is philip seymour hoffman? American actor, director, and producer.
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Philip Seymour Hoffman [SEP] Introduction
Philip Seymour Hoffman (July 23, 1967 – February 2, 2014) was an American actor, director, and producer. Known for playing distinctive supporting and character roles, Hoffman acted in many films from the early 1990s until his death in 2014. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest actors of his generation. Born and raised in Fairport, New York, Hoffman was drawn to theater in his youth after attending a stage production of Arthur Miller's "All My Sons" at age 12. Hoffman studied acting at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, and began his screen career in a 1991 episode of "Law & Order" and started to appear in films in 1992.