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What was Phil Hartman's style considered?
Clean and unassuming, Phil Hartman had such a casual, no-nonsense way about him.
How did Phil Harman's style of being Clean and unassuming help his career?
Phil Hartman often played supporting roles. He said throughout my career, I've never been a huge star, but I've made steady progress and that's the way I like it,
Did Phil Hartman enjoy playing supporting roles?
Phil Hartman said that it's fun coming in as the second or third lead. If the movie or TV show bombs, you aren't to blame.
What supporting roles was Phil Hartman famous for?
Phil Hartman was considered a utility player on Saturday Night Live with a kind of Everyman quality which enabled him to appear in most sketches, often in very distinct roles
Was Phil Hartman okay with being a utility player on Saturday Night Live with a kind of Everyman quality?
Phil Hartman said that it's fun coming in as the second or third lead. If the movie or TV show bombs, you aren't to blame.
Did Phil Hartman ever want to quit acting?
Phil Hartman had considered quitting acting at the age of 36 due to limited opportunities, the success of Pee-wee's Big Adventure brought new possibilities and changed his mind
Any other talents that were accidentally found by Phil Hartman?
Was Phil Hartman straight?
Ken Tucker summarized Phil Hartman's comedic style, He could momentarily fool audiences into thinking he was the straight man“
Did momentarily fooling audiences into thinking Phil Hartman was the straight man remain his style throughout his career?
Any other idols for Phil Hartman?
Phil Hartman claimed that he borrowed his style from actor Bill Murray
Did Paul Ryan teach Phil Hartman anything of note?
Writer and acting coach Paul Ryan noted Phil Hartman's work ethic with his impressions.

Question: What other techniques did he use?
Self-contained rewrite: What other techniques did Phil Hartman use besides work ethic with his impressions?