| Dustin Hoffman Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 5 in |
| Weight | 68 kg |
| Date of Birth | August 8, 1937 |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Spouse | Lisa Gottsegen |
Dustin Hoffman is an award-winning American actor and filmmaker whose repertoire includes films like The Graduate (1967), Midnight Cowboy (1969), Kramer vs. Kramer (1979), Tootsie (1982), Rain Man (1988), etc. He has more than 50k followers on Instagram.
Born Name
Dustin Lee Hoffman
Nick Name
Dustin, Sam Etic
Sun Sign
Leo
Born Place
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
Education
In 1955, he completed his schooling from Los Angeles High School. He then started going to Santa Monica College to study medicine. However, he left midway to study acting.
For that, he started attending Pasadena Playhouse, a performing arts venue. He also studied acting with Lee Strasberg and attended the Los Angeles Conservatory of Music in Santa Clarita, California.
Occupation
Actor, Filmmaker
Family
- Father – Harry Hoffman
- Mother – Lillian Gold
- Siblings –Â Ronald Hoffman (Older Brother) (Lawyer, Economist)
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 5 in or 165 cm (Current Height)
5 ft 5.5 in or 166.5 cm (Peak Height)
Weight
68 kg or 150 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Dustin has dated –
- Veruschka von Lehndorff
- Anne Byrne (1969-1980) – The Tootsie star was married to Anne Byrne from 1969 to 1980. Their daughter Jenna Hoffman was born on October 15, 1970. Hoffman also adopted Anne’s daughter Karina from her previous marriage.
- Lisa Gottsegen (1980-Present) – Dustin tied the know with Lisa Gottsegen on October 12, 1980. Together, they welcomed sons Jake Hoffman (b. March 20, 1981) and Maxwell Hoffman (b. August 30, 1984) as well as daughters Rebecca Hoffman (b. March 17, 1983) and Alexandra Hoffman (b. October 27, 1987).
Race / Ethnicity
White
He has Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry.
Hair Color
Black
However, his hair has turned gray due to his advanced age.
Eye Color
Hazel
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Short height
- Big nose
Brand Endorsements
He has endorsed brands such as –
- Volkswagen
- Sky Atlantic
- Audi
- KappAhl
- Fiat
- Telstra
Religion
Judaism
Dustin Hoffman’s Favorite Things
- Actors – Mark Rylance, Simon Russell Beale
- Actress – Susan Sarandon
Source – Guardian, Independent
Dustin Hoffman’s Facts
- During his struggling days, he shared an apartment with Gene Hackman and Robert Duvall.
- In 2017, Dustin was accused of s**ual misconduct by several women, some of whom were underage at the time of the incident.
- He refused the role of Lex Luthor in the Christopher Reeve-starrer Superman (1978). Gene Hackman ended up playing the role.
Featured Image by Garry Knight / Wikimedia / CC BY-SA 2.0
Height: 166.5 cm
Weight: 69 kg
Dustin’s father Harry (1907-1990) according to findagrave. According to another additional source Harry was born in 1908 and died in 1987. And another additional source indicates that Harry was born in 1908 and died in 1988. The source that states Harry died in 1988: https://duarchives.coalliance.org/agents/people/12787
Dustin’s mother Lillian Gold Hoffman (1909-1981) according to findagrave. An additional source indicates that Lillian was born in 1909 and died in 1982. Harry’s graves says 1907-1990 and Lillian’s grave says 1909-1981.
Whether 1908 is confirmed to be correct for Harry is unknown. 1907 seems correct for him.
Occupation
Actor, Film Director, Film Director, Voice Actor, and Screenwriter
His height is closer to 5 feet 5 ½ inches