Dustin Hoffman

Did You Know?

• Dustin moved away from Los Angeles to New York to pursue his acting career.
• Dustin was married to Anne Byrne for 11 years. They have one daughter together and Dustin also has a step-daughter with Anne.
• Dustin is married to Lisa Gottsegen and they have four children.
• Dustin was a student at the Pasadena Playhouse in the beginning of his career. He and his roommate, Gene Hackman, were both voted 'Least likely to suceed.'
• Dustin met President Clinton while filming Wag The Dog. The President asked what the movie was about and no one would answer so Dustin just started to tap dance.
• Dustin has a reputation for being a difficult co-star.
• Dustin graduated from Los Angeles High School. He was the quiet kid with braces and acne who kept to himself.
• After graduating from high school, Dustin took classes at both the Los Angeles Conservatory of Music and Santa Monica City College.
• Dustin took home the Best Actor Oscar for his performance in Kramer Vs. Kramer.
• Dustin won his second Best Actor Oscar for Rain Man.

Movie Highlights

The Graduate (1967)
Dustin flew to the top of Hollywood's list after being seduced by Mrs. Robinson in The Graduate.

Actor Credits

1. Kung Fu Panda: The Kaboom of Doom (2011)
2. Barney's Version (2010)
3. Secrets of the Furious Five (2009)
4. Last Chance Harvey (2008)
5. The Tale of Despereaux (2008)
6. Kung Fu Panda (2008)
7. Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (2007)
8. The Holiday (2006)
9. Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006)
10. Stranger Than Fiction (2006)
11. The Lost City (2006)
12. Racing Stripes (2005)
13. Meet The Fockers (2004)
14. Finding Neverland (2004)
15. I Heart Huckabees (2004)
16. Paul McCartney: The Music and Animation Collection (2004)
17. Runaway Jury (2003)
18. Confidence (2003)
19. Boiler Room / Sleepers (2003)
20. Les Contes (2003)
21. Moonlight Mile (2002)
22. The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999)
23. Sphere (1998)
24. Mad City (1997)
25. Wag The Dog (1997)
26. American Buffalo (1996)
27. Sleepers (1996)
28. Outbreak (1995)
29. Hero (1992)
30. Billy Bathgate (1991)
31. Hook (1991)
32. Dick Tracy (1990)
33. Family Business (1989)
34. Rain Man (1988)
35. Ishtar (1987)
36. Death Of A Salesman (1985)
37. Tootsie (1982)
38. Agatha (1979)
39. Kramer Vs. Kramer (1979)
40. Straight Time (1978)
41. Marathon Man (1976)
42. All The President's Men (1976)
43. Lenny (1974)
44. Papillon (1973)
45. Straw Dogs (1972)
46. Alfredo, Alfredo (1972)
47. Who Is Harry Kellerman And Why Is He...? (1971)
48. Little Big Man (1970)
49. John And Mary (1969)
50. Midnight Cowboy (1969)
51. Madigan's Millions (1967)
52. The Graduate (1967)

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