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Early life and education Dustin Lee Hoffman was born on August 8, 1937, in Los Angeles, California, the younger of two sons of Harry Hoffman (1908–1987) and Lillian (née Gold; 1909–1982). His father worked as a prop supervisor (set decorator) at Columbia Pictures before becoming a furniture salesman. Hoffman was named after stage and silent screen actor Dustin Farnum. He has an elder ...
Dustin Hoffman. Actor: Tootsie. Dustin Lee Hoffman was born in Los Angeles, California, to Lillian (Gold) and Harry Hoffman, who was a furniture salesman and prop supervisor for Columbia Pictures. He was raised in a Jewish family (from Ukraine, Russia-Poland, and Romania).
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American actor Dustin Hoffman began his career by appearing in an episode of Naked City in 1961. His first theatrical performance was 1961's Shmem needs a shink as Ridzinski. Following several guest appearances on television, he starred in the 1966 play Eh?; his performance garnered him both a Theatre World Award and Drama Desk Award. [1] .
YearTitleRole1967Hap1967Benjamin "Ben" Braddock1968Jason Fister1969Enrico Salvatore "Ratso" RizzoDustin Hoffman. Actor: Tootsie. Dustin Lee Hoffman was born in Los Angeles, California, to Lillian (Gold) and Harry Hoffman, who was a furniture salesman and prop supervisor for Columbia Pictures. He was raised in a Jewish family (from Ukraine, Russia-Poland, and Romania).
- August 8, 1937
Mar 4, 2024 · Dustin Hoffman made the red carpet a family affair this weekend! On Sunday, the actor, 86, brought his two of his grandsons, as well as his wife Lisa, along with him as he walked the...
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Dec 18, 2023 · Dustin Hoffman is undoubtedly one of the most distinguished actors of all time. Winning a multitude of awards across his seven-decade-spanning career in film, theatre and television, the actor is considered to be one of the best to ever grace the screen.
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May 17, 2024 · Dustin Hoffman, acclaimed American actor known for his versatile portrayals of antiheroes and vulnerable types. He helped usher in a tradition of average-looking leading men. His movies included The Graduate, Midnight Cowboy, All the President’s Men, Kramer vs. Kramer, Tootsie, and Rain Man.