The character Philip J. Fry on the animated sitcom Futurama (1999) is named for him.

When Phil Hartman died on May 28, 1998, it was necessary to write into the storyline of the television series NewsRadio (1995) that his anchorman character Bill McNeal had died. When that episode was being filmed, the cast and crew had to stop and restart a number of times because they continually broke out in tears.

Despite being known for playing boorish characters, he had a reputation as one of the nicest, most well-liked actors in Hollywood with many of his co-stars and directors describing him as a true professional and a joy to work with.

As a mark of respect, Lionel Hutz and Troy McClure, his characters on The Simpsons (1989), were written out of the sitcom and have not been seen or mentioned since.

Because he helped create the character Pee-Wee Herman, Phil was asked to co-write Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) and he accepted.

Managed a graphic design business before acting and designed over forty album covers, including the logo for Crosby Stills & Nash.

On his last appearance on Saturday Night Live (1975), his send off included him serenading Chris Farley. Both actors would die six months apart from each other.

He was, by far, the most prolific "guest star" on The Simpsons (1989), having been in 53 episodes before his untimely death.

Lorne Michaels, producer of Saturday Night Live (1975) considered Hartman so important to the show, he called him "The Glue".

He was posthumously awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Television at 6600 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on August 26, 2014.

Helped Jan Hooks overcome her stage fright while on Saturday Night Live (1975).

On his last Saturday Night Live performance, he serenaded Chris Farley.

Rehearsals for The Simpsons (1989) were cancelled on the day his death was announced.

Had two children with Brynn Hartman: Sean Edward (b. 1989) and Birgen Hartman (b. 1992), who were raised by Brynn's sister Katherine and her husband Michael Wright in Eau Claire, Wisconsin after the deaths of their parents.

Spoke fluent German. A video once circulated of him doing a stand-up routine in German.

Was originally chosen to do the voice of Zapp Brannigan on the animated sitcom Futurama (1999). After his untimely death, the role went to Billy West.

In a television interview, Hartman stated that he believed what clinched the Saturday Night Live (1975) audition for him was when he was asked if there was anything else he wanted to show them. He replied that he could do any dialect. If they could name the dialect, he could do it. Dennis Miller was watching his audition, and shouted out, "Do French!". Hartman's reply was, "I don't do that.".

Was born Canadian, but became a United States citizen in the early 1990s.

Over the course of 9 seasons of Phil on The Simpsons (1989), he voiced 19 characters. His regulars Troy McClure and Lionel Hutz, and his one-time characters Moses, The Cable Guy, Plato, The Stockbroker, Horrace, Smooth Jimmy Apollo, Lyle Lanely, Duff Gardens Announcer, Security Guard 2, Mandy Patinkin, FNL announcer, Mr. Muntz, Conover, Charlton Heston, Doctor on Review Board Commitee and Bill Clinton.

Majored in graphic design at California State University.

Before he became famous, appeared on The Dating Game (1965) as one of the three competing eligible bachelors. He was chosen by the bachelorette but, according to Hartman, she did not show up for their date.

Did not begin acting until he was 27 years old.

Before every appearance on Saturday Night Live (1975), he would say the Lord's Prayer to calm himself.

According to The Simpsons (1989) creator Matt Groening, Hartman wanted to make a live action film out of Troy McClure, his character on the sitcom.

Was one of eight siblings born into a Catholic family that migrated to the United States from Canada in the 1950s.

He was cremated after his untimely death and his ashes were scattered over Santa Catalina Island's Emerald Bay.

Created artwork for Poco's album "Legend" (1978). Painted the cover for the album "America's Greatest Hits: History". He was credited as "Phil Hartmann". The signature "hartmann" is also on the artwork. Designed the logo for the folk-rock band Crosby Stills & Nash. Designed and drew the cover to the Firesign Theatre's album "The Fighting Clowns" (1980).

Was the subject of a biography, "You Might Remember Me" (2014), taking its title from Hartman's Simpsons catchphrase. The book reports that he removed the extra "n" from his surname to improve his i-ching number. Also, while Frank Sinatra came to enjoy Hartman's impersonation once it met with his daughter Tina's approval, Bill Clinton had more mixed feelings, sending him a photo with the inscription "you're not the president, but you play one on TV and you're okay - mostly".

Planned to star in his own variety show titled "The Phil Show" after leaving "SNL" but NBC scrapped the project.

Auditioned for the announcer position on The Price is Right (1972), which went to Rod Roddy.

Died the same month as Frank Sinatra, whom he had many times impersonated on Saturday Night Live (1975).

Jonathan Winters was his first comedic idol.

Was originally signed on to play the role of Zapp Brannigan on the animated sitcom Futurama (1999) before his untimely death. The role instead went to Billy West, whose main character, Phillip J. Fry, was named for him.

Was close friends with fellow SNL cast member Jan Hooks.

He was posthumously awarded a star on Canada's Walk of Fame in Toronto, Ontario in 2012.

His untimely death occurred only five days after the Seattle International Film Festival premiered Disney's English dub of Kiki's Delivery Service (1989), in which he gave one of his last performances.

Just before he died, Hartman recorded a voiceover routine with Don Rickles for the introduction to the Tiki Room at Walt Disney World. After his untimely death, audience members were seen to become visibly shook up when they recognized his voice.

Celebrity impersonations include Bill Clinton, Frank Sinatra, Michael Caine, Telly Savalas, Burt Reynolds, Jack Nicholson, Ronald Reagan, Barbara Bush and Phil Donahue. He was one of seven actors to have portrayed Ronald Reagan on Saturday Night Live (1975). Died the same month as Frank Sinatra, whom he had many times impersonated on Saturday Night Live (1975).

Joined the comedy troupe The Groundlings where he met Jon Lovitz and Paul Reubens (1975).

Also well known for his voice work on commercials and cartoons. He was probably most well known for the voices of Troy McClure and Lionel Hutz on the animated sitcom The Simpsons (1989). He also provided other minor voices for The Simpsons (1989). Phil left Saturday Night Live (1975) in 1994, and in 1995, was cast in the critically acclaimed NBC sitcom NewsRadio (1995) as arrogant radio show host Bill McNeal.

He had made a guest spot on the cliffhanger of the season finale of the sitcom 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996). He was meant to appear in the new season opener. Then when his extremely-unexpected death happened, it was decided that his scenes (in the finale) be re-shot with a different actor playing a different character (which re-aired a week before the season's premiere) so that it wouldn't seem awkwardly re-cast or considered disrespectful.

His father Rupert Hartmann passed away on April 30, 1998 (at age 83), less than a month before Phil's tragic death.

Wrote a comedy-horror screenplay titled "Mr. Fix-It". Robert Zemeckis was to produce with Gil Bettman directing. But Zemeckis was unable to get financing and the project stalled.

Attended Westchester High School with Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme.

Planned a movie based on his character Chick Hazard, Private Eye but the project fell through.

According to one of his final interviews (and also what his friends and co-stars have confirmed), since Hartman was approaching 50, He felt he wanted to go into dramatic or serious films (or roles) and not continue to do 'over the top' comedies (like Jingle All the Way (1996)). Sadly, his tragic death happened before he could get it 'rolling'.

Had portrayed Bill Clinton on Saturday Night Live (1975).

Was one of seven actors to have portrayed Ronald Reagan on Saturday Night Live (1975).

As a regular cast member and writer on Saturday Night Live (1975), he worked around 65 hours a week.

His Jingle All the Way (1996) co-star Arnold Schwarzenegger paid tribute to him after his death and said he loved working with Hartman on the film and off camera they had a great time and laughed a lot.