Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Phil Hartman (September 24, 1948 May 28, 1998) was a Canadian-born American actor, comedian, screenwriter and graphic artist. Born in Brantford, Ontario, Hartman and his family immigrated to the United States when he was ten. After graduating from California State University, Northridge with a degree in graphic arts, he designed album covers for bands like Poco and America. Feeling the need for a more creative outlet, Hartman joined the comedy group The Groundlings in 1975 and there helped comedian Paul Reubens develop his character Pee-wee Herman. Hartman co-wrote the screenplay for the film Pee-wee''s Big Adventure and made recurring appearances on Reubens'' show Pee-wee''s Playhouse.