The Graduate · Midnight Cowboy · Rain Man
Dustin Hoffman
Two-time Oscar winner and a defining actor of New Hollywood
- Born1937
- Oscars2
- DebutThe Tiger Makes Out (1967)
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- Age
How old is Dustin Hoffman?
89 years old1
Dustin Hoffman is 89 years old. He was born on August 8, 1937.
- Wikipedia: Dustin Hoffman, revision of Oct 25, 2026
Quick Profile
- Known for: Actor and filmmaker
- Born: August 8, 1937
- Honors: Two Oscars, AFI Life Achievement (1999), Kennedy Center Honors (2012)
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Career Highlights
- Dustin Hoffman is an American actor and filmmaker, one of the key leading men of New Hollywood, known for antiheroes and vulnerable characters.
- His honors include two Academy Awards, four BAFTAs, five Golden Globes, the AFI Life Achievement Award (1999) and the Kennedy Center Honors (2012).
- His films include The Graduate (1967), Midnight Cowboy (1969), Kramer vs. Kramer (1979), Tootsie (1982) and Rain Man (1988).
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Dustin Hoffman comes up in these episodes:
- Take Your Shoes Off #377 (Oct 25, 2026) with Rick Glassman and Sal Vulcano, at 45:00: the “I’m walking here” line.
- William H. Macy w/ Sam Morril – We Might Be Drunk Podcast (MyShowNotes)
- Mike Lawrence & Mike Vecchione on We Might Be Drunk | Full Episode Notes (MyShowNotes)
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Who is Dustin Hoffman?
Dustin Hoffman is an American actor and filmmaker, one of the key leading men of New Hollywood, known for antiheroes and vulnerable characters.
Where does Dustin Hoffman come up on MyShowNotes?
3 episodes so far. See the list above.