Philip Baker Hall, Star Of ‘Modern Family’ And ‘Boogie Nights,’ Dies At 90
Veteran actor Philip Baker Hall has died after a more than five-decade career in Hollywood. (Photo: Imeh Akpanudosen via Getty Images)
Actor Philip Baker Hall has died at the age of 90.
Hall’s wife of nearly 40 years, Holly Wolfle Hall, confirmed the news to The Associated Press. A cause of death has not yet been given.
Hall was in warm spirits during his final days and passed away on Sunday in Glendale, California, surrounded by loved ones, according to his wife.
“His voice at the end was still just as powerful,” she said.
The star’s friend and neighbor Sam Farmer also announced the news Monday on Twitter.
“My neighbor, friend, and one of the wisest, most talented and kindest people I’ve ever met, Philip Baker Hall, died peacefully last night. He was surrounded by loved ones. The world has an empty space in it,” the Los Angeles Times sports writer shared online.
My neighbor, friend, and one of the wisest, most talented and kindest people I’ve ever met, Philip Baker Hall, died peacefully last night. He was surrounded by loved ones. The world has an empty space in it. pic.twitter.com/pBCaILjHPT
— Sam Farmer (@LATimesfarmer) June 13, 2022
Hall, whose Hollywood career spans more than five decades, garnered 185 film and TV credits, according to IMDb.
RIP Philip Baker Hall, better known to Seinfeld fans as Mr. Bookman. There may have never been a better one-off performance in TV history. pic.twitter.com/aGYFQYGozO
— Joe Giglio (@JoeGiglioSports) June 13, 2022
He’s most known for his work in “Boogie Nights” (1997) and “Magnolia” (1999).
His final feature film was 2017’s “The Last Word,” starring Amanda Seyfried.
In 2020, Hall starred in the Netflix TV series “Messiah,” which follows a CIA officer investigating a charismatic figure whose followers believe he can perform miracles.
Several Hollywood stars have honored Hall on social media, including “Better Call Saul” actor Michael McKean.
“Never not good. RIP, Philip Baker Hall,” the actor tweeted.
Never not good. RIP, Philip Baker Hall. https://t.co/SD44tgAk6E
— Michael McKean (@MJMcKean) June 13, 2022
The veteran actor is survived by his wife, his brother, four daughters and four grandchildren.
This article originally appeared on HuffPost and has been updated.