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Dustin Hoffman
Dustin Lee Hoffman, born on August 8, 1937, is an American actor acclaimed for his versatile portrayals of antiheroes and emotionally vulnerable characters. Hoffman has reached significant milestones in his career, such as his work with key figures in the formation of New Hollywood. His accolades include two Academy Awards, four BAFTA Awards, five Golden Globe Awards, and two Primetime Emmy Awards. Hoffman's dedication can be seen through his commitment to his craft. Early in his career, Hoffman studied at the Los Angeles Conservatory of Music, transitioning later into acting at the Pasadena Playhouse. His breakthrough came in films such as 'The Graduate', 'Rainman', and 'Kramer vs. Kramer'. His work in the 21st Century includes roles in films like 'Finding Neverland', 'Stranger than Fiction', 'Meet the Fockers', and 'The Meyerowitz Stories'. He made his directorial debut with the film 'Quartet' in 2012. Despite his prosperous acting career, Hoffman's humility radiates through his eagerness to continue growing and learning as an artist.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Dustin Lee Hoffman
Born: Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Citizenship: United States
Birthday: August 8, 1937
Occupations: Actor
Years Active: 1960-present
Children: 6
Spouses: Anne Byrne, Lisa Gottsegen
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Awards and Nominations Received by Dustin Hoffman
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Movies Featuring Dustin Hoffman
All the President's Men
The Graduate
The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)
Midnight Cowboy
The Tale of Despereaux
Meet the Fockers
Kramer vs. Kramer
Papillon
Straw Dogs
Kung Fu Panda 3
Chef
I Heart Huckabees
Tootsie
Lenny
Straight Time
Little Big Man
Hook
Sphere
Wag the Dog
Rain Man
Moonlight Mile
Mad City
Outbreak
Confidence
Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium
Marathon Man
Last Chance Harvey
Ishtar
As They Made Us
Family Business
Sam & Kate
Hero
Kung Fu Panda 4
Kung Fu Panda Holiday
La Classe américaine
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters
All the President’s Men Revisited
And the Oscar Goes To…
Led Zeppelin Played Here
Roald Dahl’s Esio Trot
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Scroll
Spielberg
Mike Nichols: An American Master
Steve McQueen: American Icon
Warren Beatty - Mister Hollywood
The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee
Alan Pakula: Going for Truth
Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies
Mantrap – Straw Dogs: The Final Cut
The 50 Worst Movies Ever Made
I ♥ Huckabees
Tuesday
Earth to America
Waldo Salt: A Screenwriter’s Journey
Into the Labyrinth
A Wish for Wings That Work
Night of 100 Stars
Night of 100 Stars II
The Earth Day Special
Billy Bathgate
Death of a Salesman
Private Conversations: On the Set of ‘Death of a Salesman’
Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
Billy Connolly: It’s Been a Pleasure…
PRIDE: To Be Seen - A Soul of a Nation Presentation
Homeward Bound: A Grammy Salute to the Songs of Paul Simon
Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
The Point
Earth and the American Dream
The Crowd Around the Cowboy
Lost in the Garden of the World
Free to Be… You and Me
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
Agatha
Jonas in the Desert
The Devil’s Arithmetic
Madigan’s Millions
The New Cinema
The Magnificent Rebel
A Better Man: The Making of ‘Tootsie’
Alfredo, Alfredo
The Magic of Hollywood… Is the Magic of People
Tato’s Argentina
American Buffalo
Billy Connolly: Erect for 30 Years
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five
On Location: Dustin Hoffman
Bette Midler: Ol’ Red Hair Is Back
La Classe américaine
Pressure and the Press: The Making of ‘All the President’s Men’
Warner Bros. 75th Anniversary: No Guts, No Glory
The Tiger Makes Out
Twiggy
Megadoc
John and Mary
Career Timeline
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2022
As They Made Us
Eugene
Sam & Kate
Bill
PRIDE: To Be Seen - A Soul of a Nation Presentation
Michael Dorsey / Dorothy Michaels (archive footage)
Homeward Bound: A Grammy Salute to the Songs of Paul Simon
Self
2017
The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)
Harold
Spielberg
Self
Steve McQueen: American Icon
Self (archive footage)
The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee
Self (archive footage)
2015
Roald Dahl’s Esio Trot
Mr. Hoppy
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Scroll
Shifu / Warrior (voice)
Warren Beatty - Mister Hollywood
Self (archive footage)
2014
Chef
And the Oscar Goes To…
Self (archive footage)
Led Zeppelin Played Here
Self (archive footage)
2008
The Tale of Despereaux
Last Chance Harvey
A Better Man: The Making of ‘Tootsie’
Self
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five
Shifu (voice)
2004
Meet the Fockers
I Heart Huckabees
The 50 Worst Movies Ever Made
Chuck Clarke (archive footage)
I ♥ Huckabees
Bernard Jaffe
1999
The Devil’s Arithmetic
Self (Introduces Film) (uncredited)
Tato’s Argentina
Arturo Puig
Billy Connolly: Erect for 30 Years
1998
Sphere
Warner Bros. 75th Anniversary: No Guts, No Glory
Self - Host (segment "75 Years of Award Winners")
1989
Family Business
Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
Narrator (voice)
Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
Narrator (voice)
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