To celebrate Dustin Hoffman’s birthday, see his best photos here.
Dustin Hoffman, born August 8, 1937, is a revered actor known for both his complex roles and comedy panache. The Southern California native began his career studying at the Los Angeles Conservatory of Music before heading to Broadway. His breakout role came in 1967’s The Graduate. From there, he took on leading roles in Midnight Cowboy, Marathon Man, the Lenny Bruce biopic Lenny, All the President’s Men, Kramer vs. Kramer, Tootsie, Rain Man, Hook, I Heart Huckabees and Meet the Fockers.
For his work, he has earned two Academy Awards, five Golden Globe Awards, four British Academy Film Awards and two Primetime Emmy Awards. More recently, he voiced Master Shifu in Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024), joined Francis Ford Coppola‘s Megalopolis (2024) and starred in the 2025 drama Tuner.
Hoffman’s career spans more than five decades. See how he grew from a young talent into an acting legend as you scroll through the gallery.
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‘Rainman’
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Dustin Hoffman In 1967
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‘The Graduate’
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Dustin Hoffman In 1971
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‘Midnight Cowboy’
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‘Sphere’
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Dustin Hoffman In 2003
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Dustin Hoffman At A Photocall For ‘Meet The Fockers’
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Dustin Hoffman At The 2008 Cannes Film Festival
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Dustin Hoffman At The Premiere Of ‘Barney’s Version’
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Dustin Hoffman & Wife At The 2013 Golden Globes
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Dustin Hoffman At The Premiere Of ‘Kung Fu Panda 3’
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Dustin Hoffman In 2017
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Dustin Hoffman & Son At A 2018 Basketball Game
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Dustin Hoffman In 2018
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