The veteran actor known for his film roles in 'Boogie Nights' and 'Magnolia' died Sunday.
The Toledo, Ohio native is best known for his work with director Paul Thomas Anderson in "Boogie Nights"RELATED:To many, Hall was instantly recognizable for one of the most intense guest appearances on "Seinfeld." In the 22nd episode of the sitcom in 1991, Hall played Lt. Joe Bookman, the library investigator who comes after Seinfeld for years-overdue copy of "Tropic of Cancer.
" Hall played him like an old-school noir detective, telling Seinfeld: "Well, I got a flash for ya, Joy-boy: Party time is over."Hall's other credits included playing Richard Nixon in Robert Altman's 1984 drama "Secret Honor." He had parts in "The Truman Show," "The Insider," "Zodiac," "Argo" and "Rush Hour."The Associated Press contributed to this story. This story was reported from Washington, D.C.
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