Dustin Hoffman

Date of Birth: August 8, 1937

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Biography

Dustin Lee Hoffman is an American actor and filmmaker known for his versatile portrayals of antiheroes and vulnerable characters. Born on August 8, 1937, in Los Angeles, California, Hoffman has enjoyed a career spanning over six decades. He first gained fame for his role in the 1967 film “The Graduate,” where he played the iconic character Benjamin Braddock. This role established him as a leading actor in Hollywood and earned him his first Oscar nomination. Over the years, Hoffman has starred in numerous critically acclaimed films, including “Midnight Cowboy,” “Kramer vs. Kramer,” “Tootsie,” “Rain Man,” and “Finding Neverland.” He has won two Academy Awards for Best Actor, for his roles in “Kramer vs. Kramer” and “Rain Man.” In addition to his film career, Hoffman has also appeared on stage and in television, showcasing his wide range of acting abilities. He made his directorial debut with the film “Quartet” in 2012. Known for his method acting and meticulous preparation for roles, Hoffman is considered one of the greatest actors of his generation.

5 Interesting Facts about Dustin Hoffman

1. Dustin Hoffman initially wanted to be a classical pianist before deciding to pursue a career in acting.

2. He was roommates with actor Gene Hackman when they were both struggling actors in New York City.

3. Hoffman turned down the role of Michael Corleone in “The Godfather,” which later went to Al Pacino.

4. He learned to tap dance for his role in the movie “Lenny” (1974), where he portrayed comedian Lenny Bruce.

5. Hoffman is known for his dedication to method acting, once taking method to extreme lengths by staying up for three days straight to appear sleep-deprived for his role in “Marathon Man.”

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Dustin Hoffman

1. “The two basic items necessary to sustain life are sunshine and coconut milk. Did you know that?”

2. “One thing about being successful is that I stopped being afraid of dying. Once you’re a star, you’re dead already. You’re embalmed.”

3. “What I really like about acting is that you always end up learning about yourself and exploring parts of yourself that you didn’t know.”

4. “If you have this enormous talent, it’s got you by the balls; it’s the worst thing in the world you can have. You can never be free.”

5. “If you can handle the fact that you are not God, then you can handle anything.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At his peak, Dustin Hoffman achieved a net worth of approximately $50 million.

Children

Dustin Hoffman has six children. He has four children with his second wife, Lisa Gottsegen: Jake, Rebecca, Maxwell, and Alexandra. He also has two adopted daughters, Karina and Jenna, from his first marriage to Anne Byrne.