US actors John Ortiz (L) and Philip Seymour Hoffman pose during a press conference about the production "Othello" in the theatre Bochum on Jun 22, 2009. The play "Othello - the moor of Venice" under US director Peter Sellars' direction, celebrates its German premiere on June 25, 2009 in Bochum's theatre. The play, originally written by British writer William Shakespeare, stages Philip Seymour Hoffman as Jago and US actor John Ortiz as Othello. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

US actors John Ortiz (L) and Philip Seymour Hoffman pose during a press conference about the production "Othello" in the theatre Bochum on Jun 22, 2009. The play "Othello - the moor of Venice" under US director Peter Sellars' direction, celebrates its German premiere on June 25, 2009 in Bochum's theatre. The play, originally written by British writer William Shakespeare, stages Philip Seymour Hoffman as Jago and US actor John Ortiz as Othello.

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  1. In this photo released by Starpix,"Pirate Radio" star Philip Seymour Hoffman, right, joins Vogue editor Anna Wintour at a private taste maker screening of Hoffman's new film, "Pirate Radio," Wednesday, Nov 11, 2009 in New York.
  2. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 09: Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman attends the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation's 'A Magical Evening' gala at the Marriot Marquis on November 9, 2009 in New York City.

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  1. In this photo released by Starpix,"Pirate Radio" stars Philip Seymour Hoffman, left, and Tom Sturridge stop for a photo at a private taste maker screening of his new film, "Pirate Radio," Wednesday, Nov 11, 2009 in New York.
  2. In this photo released by Starpix,"Pirate Radio" star Philip Seymour Hoffman, right, joins Vogue editor Anna Wintour at a private taste maker screening of Hoffman's new film, "Pirate Radio," Wednesday, Nov 11, 2009 in New York.
  3. In this photo released by Starpix,"Pirate Radio" star Philip Seymour Hoffman, arrives at a private taste maker screening of his new film, "Pirate Radio," Wednesday, Nov 11, 2009 in New York.
  4. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 09: Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman attends the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation's 'A Magical Evening' gala at the Marriot Marquis on November 9, 2009 in New York City.
  5. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 09: Actors Philip Seymour Hoffman and Jane Krakowski attend the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation's 'A Magical Evening' gala at the Marriot Marquis on November 9, 2009 in New York City.
  6. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 09: Actors Philip Seymour Hoffman and Jane Krakowski attend the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation's 'A Magical Evening' gala at the Marriot Marquis on November 9, 2009 in New York City.
  7. Miyuki Hatoyama (L),the wife of Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama attends the William Shakespeare drama class while visiting the Juilliard School in New York, on September 23, 2009. The school's Drama Division Director James Houghton is sitting center.
  8. The grave of William Shakespeare is seen inside the Holy Trinity Church where Shakespeare was baptized and buried in Stratford-upon-Avon, southern England September 21, 2009. The roof of the church where William Shakespeare's remains lie is in danger of collapse, the group dedicated to the church's preservation said on Monday.
  9. The grave of William Shakespeare is seen inside the Holy Trinity Church where Shakespeare was baptized and buried in Stratford-upon-Avon, southern England September 21, 2009. The roof of the church where William Shakespeare's remains lie is in danger of collapse, the group dedicated to the church's preservation said on Monday.
  10. The grave of William Shakespeare is seen in the chancel of Holy Trinity Church in Stratford Upon Avon, England Monday, Sept. 21, 2009. The church where William Shakespeare was baptized and buried is seeking money to keep a roof over the bard's grave. It was recently discovered that the main beam in the chancel was deteriorating faster than had been thought. Shakespeare's tomb is in the Chancel. The church has raised nearly 1 million pounds ($1.6 million) in the past 7 years for restoration work, and estimates that repairs to the beam will cost another 50,000 pounds ($81,000).
  11. The grave of William Shakespeare is seen in the Chancel of Holy Trinity Church in Stratford Upon Avon, England Monday, Sept. 21, 2009. The church where William Shakespeare was baptized and buried is seeking money to keep a roof over the bard's grave. It was recently discovered that the main beam in the chancel was deteriorating faster than had been thought. Shakespeare's tomb is in the Chancel. The church has raised nearly 1 million pounds ($1.6 million) in the past 7 years for restoration work, and estimates that repairs to the beam will cost another 50,000 pounds ($81,000).
  12. The roof is seen in the Chancel of Holy Trinity Church in Stratford Upon Avon, England Monday, Sept. 21, 2009. The church where William Shakespeare was baptized and buried is seeking money to keep a roof over the bard's grave. It was recently discovered that the main beam in the chancel was deteriorating faster than had been thought. Shakespeare's tomb is in the Chancel. The church has raised nearly 1 million pounds ($1.6 million) in the past 7 years for restoration work, and estimates that repairs to the beam will cost another 50,000 pounds ($81,000).

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