Philip Seymour Hoffman was a brilliant actor who was taken from the world at far too young of an age. Although Hoffman left behind a legacy of great performances, it's deeply unfortunate that he isn’t still acting today. Hoffman first emerged as essentially the Kevin Bacon of the 1990s; he seemed to pop up in everything from Almost Famous to Boogie Nights. Although Hoffman always managed to stand out when he was cast within an ensemble, he eventually graduated to giving lead performances in the 21st century. Hoffman earned an Academy Award for Best Actor for his dynamic performance in the biopic Capote.