Philip Seymour Hoffman
Age:
40
Role:
CIA Agent Gust Avrakotos in Charlie Wilson's War
Synopsis:
Charlie Wilson's War is the true story of how a playboy congressman, a renegade CIA agent and a beautiful Houston socialite joined forces to lead the largest and most successful covert operation in history. Their efforts contributed to the fall of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War, with consequences that reverberate throughout the world today. As the renegade CIA officer Hoffman is supported by Oscar Winner Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts as well as Oscar nominee Amy Adams.
Previous Oscar Wins:
One
2005 for Capote.
Previous Oscar Nominations:
None
Awards/Nominations for Role:
For his role in Charlie Wilson' War Philip Seymour Hoffman was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the Golden Globes amd at the Bafta's.
Critics:
'Hoffman should not be able to surprise us with his excellence and daring, yet he does.' (The Times)
'Hoffman steals every scene with his line in simmering disgruntled menace.' (Channel 4 Film)
'Philip Seymour Hoffman provides a wonderful comic foil as the straight-talking CIA operative who helps Wilson in his covert dealings with the Afghan rebels.' (The Sun Online)
FemaleFirst Helen Earnshaw
Other Best Supporting Actor Nominees