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Jackson & Hoffman: From Law & Order to Hollywood Stars
17 Jun
Summary
- Jackson and Hoffman first acted together on 'Law & Order' in 1991.
- Hoffman's role in 'Law & Order' marked his acting debut.
- Jackson played a defense attorney opposite Michael Moriarty.
Samuel L. Jackson and the late Philip Seymour Hoffman had an earlier professional connection before their rise to Hollywood stardom.
Their collaboration began in 1991, guest-starring in the "Law & Order" Season 1 episode titled "The Violence of Summer." This appearance marked a significant milestone for Philip Seymour Hoffman, as it was his very first acting role.
In the "Law & Order" episode, Hoffman, then 23, played Steven Hanauer, one of three men accused of assaulting a reporter. Samuel L. Jackson portrayed Louis Taggert, a tenacious defense attorney.
This television crime procedural appearance preceded their joint work in films, including Paul Thomas Anderson's 1996 film "Hard Eight."
