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Philip Baker Hall Russ on The Loop 
Philip Baker Hall received critical acclaim for his starring role in Paul Thomas Anderson's debut feature "Hard Eight," culminating in an IFP Spirit Award nomination for Best Actor of 1997. He then appeared in Anderson's next two films, the Academy Award-nominated "Boogie Nights" and "Magnolia." Recently, Hall co-starred in the hit comedy "Bruce Almighty" with Jim Carrey, in Lars von Trier's "Dogville" with Nicole Kidman, and in the Weitz brothers' comedy "In Good Company" opposite Dennis Quaid and Topher Grace. He will be seen in the upcoming features "The Matador" opposite Pierce Brosnan and a remake of the classic "Shaggy Dog" with Tim Allen and Robert Downey Jr.Hall's film credits include "The Sum of All Fears," "The Contender," "The Insider," "The Cradle Will Rock," "The Talented Mr. Ripley" and "Rules of Engagement" opposite Tommy Lee Jones and Samuel L. Jackson. Other credits include "Air Force One," "The Rock," "Sour Grapes," "An Eye for an Eye," "Kiss of Death," "The Truman Show," "Enemy of the State," the 1998 version of "Psycho" and the hit comedy "Rush Hour." Hall is also recognized for his memorable performance as Richard Nixon in Robert Altman's award-winning "Secret Honor," which was filmed subsequent to Hall's stage presentation of the Donald Freed play. Hall received a Drama Desk nomination for this role from the New York Theatre Critics Association. Hall began his career in the theater, appearing in many Broadway, off-Broadway and regional productions. In New York, he appeared with Helen Hayes in "The Skin of Our Teeth" and with John Cazale in "J.B.," as well as the title role in "Gorky." In the Los Angeles area, he has starred in plays at the Mark Taper Forum and the South Coast Repertory. At the Los Angeles Theatre Center, he starred in "All My Sons" opposite Bill Pullman, "Death of a Salesman," "The Crucible," "Short Eyes" and "The Petrified Forest," among other productions. Hall is also known to television audiences for recurring roles on "The Practice," "Boston Legal" and "Millennium." He guest-starred on "Seinfield" in the role of Mr. Bookman, the library cop, in a classic episode; "3rd Rock from the Sun," "The West Wing" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm," among others. He was also seen in the miniseries "Witness to the Mob," produced by Robert De Niro.   PRIME PICKS KITCHEN NIGHTMARES Tonight at 8:00 PM Park's Edge Chef Ramsay heads to Atlanta to help the owners of Park's Edge restaurant revitalize their menu and service  |
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