Phil Hartman

Philip "Phil" Edward Hartman (originally Hartmann) (September 24, 1948 – May 28, 1998) was a graphic artist, writer, actor and comedian born in Brantford, Ontario, Canada. He was also one of several notable graduates from Westchester High School in Los Angeles, California. Hartman became a U.S. citizen in the early 1990s. The exact timing of his switch from "Hartmann" to "Hartman" is unknown, but all of his acting credits after 1986 were as "Hartman."

Early career

In 1975, he joined the California-based comedy group The Groundlings. Hartman met Paul Reubens while working with the Groundlings, and the two became friends, often writing and working on material together. One such collaboration was the character of Pee-wee Herman and the script of the feature film Pee-wee's Big Adventure. Hartman also met Jon Lovitz while with The Groundlings.

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1975 - The Groundlings - Paul Reubens - Pee-wee Herman - Feature film - Pee-wee's Big Adventure - Jon Lovitz

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Hartman also worked part time as a graphic artist, including designing album covers for popular rock bands. Hartman's covers include:

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• Poco's 1978 album Legend (photo)
• Firesign Theatre's 1980 album Fighting Clowns (photo)
• Three album covers for the band America
• History: Greatest Hits in 1975 (photo)
• Harbor in 1977 (photo)
• Silent Letter in 1979 (photo).
  

Hartman also designed the logo for the band Crosby, Stills, and Nash.

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Logo - Crosby, Stills, and Nash

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