Philip Seymour Hoffman Roles

Philip Seymour Hoffman, who was found dead in his New York apartment on Sunday, was hailed as the finest character actor of his generation but struggled with fame and addiction.

Christoph Waltz beat off stiff competition from nominees Alan Arkin, Robert De Niro, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Tommy Lee Jones.

Philip Seymour Hoffman, who was found dead in his New York apartment on Sunday, was hailed as the finest character actor of his generation but struggled with fame and addiction.

Christoph Waltz beat off stiff competition from nominees Alan Arkin, Robert De Niro, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Tommy Lee Jones.