Dustin Hoffman Biography 2024 Details

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Dustin Hoffman is mourning the loss of his Tootsie co-star, Teri Garr, who passed away at the age of 79 after a prolonged battle with multiple sclerosis. In a statement to The Post on October 29, 2024, Hoffman, 87, praised Garr’s talent and character: “Teri was brilliant and singular in all she did, and had a heart of gold. Working with her was one of the great highs. There was no one like her.” Garr played Sandy Lester, Hoffman’s friend and occasional love interest, in the 1982 classic Tootsie, a role that earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.

Garr had expressed in her 2005 memoir, Speedbumps: Flooring it Through Hollywood, her pride over the Oscar nomination: “I was proud. The academy not only knew I existed, they thought I was good!” Despite initial hesitation about accepting the supporting role in Tootsie, having recently played a lead in One From the Heart, Garr was convinced by director Sydney Pollack to join the cast. She appreciated the creative freedom she was given to develop the character, with Pollack allowing her to contribute ideas for Sandy Lester’s role. Garr also recalled how Hoffman was supportive, encouraging her to share her ideas with Pollack: “Dustin had beaten [Sydney] into submission, so he’d say, ‘If you have an idea, tell Sydney,’” she remembered.

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About Dustin Hoffman

Dustin Lee Hoffman 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.

1. Born: 8 August 1937 (age 87 years), Los Angeles, California, United States
2. Children: Jake Hoffman, Jenna Byrne, Max Hoffman, Rebecca Hoffman, Alexandra Hoffman, Karina Hoffman-Birkhead
3. Spouse: Lisa Hoffman (m. 1980), Anne Byrne (m. 1969–1980)
4. Height: 1.65 m
5. Awards: Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role

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Early Life and Education

Dustin 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 at Columbia Pictures before becoming a furniture salesman. Hoffman was named after stage and silent film actor Dustin Farnum. He has an older brother, Ronald, who is a lawyer and economist. His family is of Ashkenazi Jewish descent, with roots tracing back to Kyiv, Ukraine, and Iași, Romania. Though raised in a nonreligious environment, Hoffman later identified with his Jewish heritage, recalling that he realized he was Jewish at around age 10.

Hoffman graduated from Los Angeles High School in 1955 and initially enrolled at Santa Monica College to study medicine. However, he soon switched paths and decided to pursue acting, leaving college to join the Pasadena Playhouse. When he shared his decision with his family, his Aunt Pearl famously told him, “You can’t be an actor. You are not good-looking enough.” Hoffman also trained with Lee Strasberg but did not study under Sanford Meisner or Stella Adler.

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Dustin Hoffman Net Worth, Salary

Dustin Hoffman is an American actor who has a net worth of $100 million dollars. He is best known for his performance in “The Graduate”. Dustin has received multiple recognition including two Academy Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, and four BAFTAs.

Dustin Hoffman: Wife, Dating, Family & Friends

Dustin Hoffman married businesswoman Lisa Gottsegen in October 1980. The couple is blessed with four children. Dustin also has another daughter from his previous marriage.

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Family

He might have befriended Anne Bancroft, Robert De Niro & Al Pacino, but what about family? Names of father, mother, kids, brothers & sisters:

• Harry Hoffman (Father)
• Lillian Gold Hoffman (Mother)
• Ronald Hoffman (Brother)
• Jake Hoffman (Son)
• Jenna Byrne (Daughter)
• Rebecca Hoffman (Daughter)
• Karina Hoffman-Birkhead (Daughter)
• Alexandra Hoffman (Daughter)
• Max Hoffman (Son)

Friends

• Gene Heckman

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