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  2. Dustin Lee Hoffman (born August 8, 1937) is an American actor. As one of the key actors in the formation of New Hollywood, Hoffman is known for his versatile portrayals of antiheroes and emotionally vulnerable characters.

  3. 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.

  4. 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).

    • August 8, 1937
  5. 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.

    Year
    Title
    Role
    1967
    Hap
    1967
    Benjamin "Ben" Braddock
    1968
    Jason Fister
    1969
    Enrico Salvatore "Ratso" Rizzo
  6. Sep 11, 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.

    • The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
  7. 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).

  8. Dustin Lee Hoffman (born August 8, 1937) is an American actor. As one of the key actors in the formation of New Hollywood, Hoffman is known for his versatile portrayals of antiheroes and emotionally vulnerable characters. His accolades include two Academy Awards, four BAFTA Awards, five Golden Globe Awards, and two Primetime Emmy Awards.