Remembering Philip Seymour Hoffman One Year Later: His Most Memorable Roles

As porn cameraman Scotty J, Hoffman is so endearing — and scene-stealing. He completes an incredible acting ensemble created by Paul Thomas Anderson, with whom he'd continue to work.

The Coen brothers' modern classic gave Hoffman a role to shine in, even if it's brief. He plays Brandt, the all-important right-hand man to the big Lebowski himself.

How cool is Hoffman as Lester Bangs, Rolling Stone reporter, telling a young journalist he's not cool while reciting some of the best dialogue? It's one of Hoffman's many supporting roles where he doesn't get a ton of screen time, yet is one of the most memorable parts of the movie.

Hoffman reunited with Paul Thomas Anderson in another of Anderson's ensembles, and as a gentle hospice nurse, he manages not to get overshadowed amid the myriad story lines.

In one of Hoffman's rare comedic roles, he plays Sandy Lyle, a grown-up child actor with poor manners but excellent comedic timing.

Hoffman won an Oscar for his portrayal of the iconic author Truman Capote — an extremely well-deserved honor (remember his voice?) that just confirmed how great an actor we already knew he was.

Hoffman plays a priest accused of a heinous crime in this drama, going toe-to-toe with Meryl Streep. His performance makes you trust him, then question him — it's no wonder it was nominated for an Academy Award.

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Hoffman earned another Oscar nomination for his chilling performance as cult leader Lester Dodd in another of director Paul Thomas Anderson's projects.

Hoffman makes an impact with his small but pivotal role in two Hunger Games films as Plutarch Heavensbee.