Dustin Hoffman

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Dustin Hoffman
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Also Known As:
Dustin Lee Hoffman, Tootsie, Hook
Date of Birth:
August 8, 1937
Height:
5' 5"
Hometown:
Los Angeles

Bio:
Dustin Hoffman (born Dustin Lee Hoffman in Los Angeles on August 8, 1937) is a famous American actor and director who has starred in various films, television shows and on-stage productions over the past fifty years. He has won two Academy Awards (out of seven nominations), six Golden Globes (out of 13 nominations, and four BAFTAs. As an actor, he has starred in serious films like Rain Main and hilarious films, like Tootsie and the Meet the Parents series. One of his most famous roles is playing the student who was seduced by an older woman (Anne Bancroft) in The Graduate.

Best Known For:
Dustin Hoffman is best known for his amazing roles in The Graduate, Tootsie, Rain Main and All the President’s Men.

Personal Life:
Dustin Hoffman has been married twice –first in 1969 to Anne Byrne. Dustin adopted Anne’s daughter from a previous marriage. The couple split in 1980, and Dustin got married again to Lisa Hoffman. They have four children together.