Philip Baker Hall

Biography

Philip Baker Hall (September 10, 1931 – June 12, 2022) was an American actor. Although known primarily as a prolific character actor, he starred in leading roles on films, such as Secret Honor, Hard Eight and Duck. Other films in supporting roles including Say Anything..., Boogie Nights, The Truman Show, Magnolia, The Contender, Zodiac and Argo.

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CritifyHub Reviews Featuring Philip Baker Hall

Fast Cars, Faster Quips: Rush Hour’s Timeless Buddy-Cop Spark

on Rush Hour | Aug 24, 2025

Ever wonder what happens when a Hong Kong martial arts maestro and a motor-mouthed LA detective collide? Rush Hour (1998) answers with a gleeful explosion of culture-clash comedy and high-octane actio... Read more

Dogville’s Brutal Mirror: A Town Stripped Bare

on Dogville | Aug 15, 2025

Ever wonder what happens when a film dares to strip humanity to its raw, ugly core? Lars von Trier’s Dogville (2003) doesn’t just ask it demands you confront the answer. This audacious experiment in m... Read more

Balancing Act: The Tender Precision of 50/50

on 50/50 | Jul 14, 2025

In 50/50 (2011), director Jonathan Levine crafts a film that navigates the tightrope between humor and heartbreak with remarkable dexterity, turning a cancer diagnosis into a lens for human resilience... Read more

The Divine Comedy of Bruce Almighty: A Heartfelt Jest at Power and Purpose

on Bruce Almighty | Jun 07, 2025

Jim Carrey’s Bruce Almighty (2003), directed by Tom Shadyac, is a high-concept comedy that dares to wrestle with big questions free will, faith, and human frailty while keeping its feet firmly planted... Read more