Conversation so far:
What was Phil Hartman's style considered?
was described as "a regular guy and, by all accounts, one of show business' most low-key, decent people".
How did this help his career?
often played seedy, vain or unpleasant characters as well as comedic villains.
He noted that his standard character was a "jerky guy", and described his usual roles.
Did he enjoy playing these parts?
Hartman enjoyed playing such roles because he "just want[ed] to be funny, and villains tend to be funny because their foibles are all there to see..
What parts was he famous for?
He often played supporting roles, rather than the lead part.
He said "throughout my career, I've never been a huge star, but I've made steady progress.

Question: Was he okay with that?
Self-contained rewrite: Was Hartman okay with usually played supporting roles?