Philip Barry is an American playwright best known for writing comedies of life. His most famous play is The Philadelphia Story.
1896-1949
Philip Dick is an American novelist and short story writer best known for his science fiction short stories, many of which have been translated to film.
1928-1982
Philip Glass is an American composer often associated with minimalism. He has composed numerous film and theatrical scores, including "Koyaanisqatsi" and "The Hours."
1937-
Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman has gained recognition for his work in a series of successful films including Capote and Doubt.
1967-
Anthony Hopkins is an Oscar-winning actor known for roles in many films, including The Lion in Winter, Silence of the Lambs and The Remains of the Day.
1937-
Philip Johnson was an American architect best known for the design for his own home, the Glass House, in New Canaan, CT.
1906-2005
Philip Markoff answered a Craigslist ad for massage services, met a masseuse/former call girl, and killed her, becoming known as the "Craigslist killer."
1986-2010
St. Philip Neri was best known as an Italian priest who helped his congregation and others in need. He was canonized in 1622.
1515-1595
1178-1208
King Philip II of Spain, also known as Philip the Prudent, ruled one of the world's largest empires. The Philippines are named after him.
1527-1598
-1467
1605-1665
1683-1746
American novelist and short-story writer Philip Roth is best known for his provocative explorations of Jewish and American identity.
1933-
Phil Silvers is an American comedian best known for his portrayal of the fast-talking gambler Sergeant Ernest Bilko in The Phil Silvers Show.
1911-1985