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Lt. Joe Bookman
- He played "Lt. Joe Bookman", a detective pursuing a long-overdue library book in the Seinfeld episodes, "The Library" and "The Finale". His first Seinfeld appearance led him to be widely lauded as one of the best guest stars on the series, and led to many other jobs.
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Jun 13, 2022 · Philip Baker Hall put his stamp (yes, pun intended) on Seinfeld in 1991, cementing his spot as arguably the greatest one-time guest to drop by the iconic NBC sitcom.
Jun 14, 2022 · Veteran character actor Philip Baker Hall, who died Monday at age 90, made an indelible impression as Lt. Joe Bookman on "Seinfeld."
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Hall is also known for his prolific work on television. His early television work included M*A*S*H, Murder, She Wrote, and Cheers. One of his most memorable television roles was as Lt. Joe Bookman, the "Library cop", in Seinfeld. He had recurring roles in The Practice, The West Wing, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Modern Family, and BoJack Horseman.
Philip Baker Hall 's role as a lieutenant, whom he played in imitation of Jack Webb 's Sergeant Joe Friday of Dragnet fame, was very well received. [2] [3] It was considered to be one of the best guest appearances on Seinfeld, [3] and led to Hall receiving many other offers of work. [3]
Jun 15, 2022 · By Shawn Van Horn. Published Jun 15, 2022. Hall’s deadpan delivery created the funniest single episode character in the series. On June 12, the film and TV world said goodbye to one of its...
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Jun 17, 2022 · Philip Baker Hall, the character actor known for his gruff voice and doleful demeanor, died Sunday at the age of 90. After decades of acting on stage, TV and film, his career took off in the...
