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What was Phil Hartman's style?
Ken Tucker said: [Phil Hartman] could momentarily fool audiences into thinking he was the straight man, but then he'd cock an eyebrow and give his voice an ironic lilt.“
What was Phil Hartman's show style?
In contrast to his real-life personality, Phil Hartman often played seedy, vain, or unpleasant characters as well as comedic villains.
What shows did Phil Hartman act in?
In 1986, Phil Hartman joined the sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live.
Did Phil Hartman act in movies?
Phil Hartman also had roles in the films Houseguest, Sgt. Bilko, Jingle All the Way, Small Soldiers, and the English dub of Kiki's Delivery Service.
What did critics have to say about Phil Hartman's style?
Film critic Pauline Kael declared that Phil Hartman and Jan Hooks on Saturday Night Live are two of the best comic actors I've ever seen.“
Did Phil Hartman enjoy working in comedies?
Phil 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.“
Did audiences like Phil Hartman's work?
What else is interesting about Phil Hartman besides whether he enjoyed working in comedies?
Phil Hartman often played supporting roles, rather than the lead part.

Question: Did he like it that way?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Phil Hartman like playing supporting roles rather than the lead part?