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Dustin Hoffman: Biography

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Birth Name: Dustin Lee Hoffman
Birth Place: Los Angeles, CA
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 08/08/1937, Leo
Profession: Actor

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Dustin Hoffman Fast Facts:

Parents named him after silent star Dustin Farnum.
Initially aspired to become a concert pianist and attended the Los Angeles Conservatory of Music. When he switched to acting, he studied under method acting guru Lee Strasberg.
Roomed with Gene Hackman and Robert Duvall before becoming a star.
Won a 1966 Obie for The Journey of the Fifth Horse.
Made his film debut in 1967's The Tiger Makes Out; The Graduate was his second film.
Separated from his first wife, dancer Anne Byrne, during the filming of 1979's Kramer vs. Kramer.
Received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Film Institute in 1991.

Dustin Hoffman Relationships:
Alexandra Hoffman - Daughter
Anne Byrne - Ex-wife
Harry Hoffman - Father
Jacob Hoffman - Son
Jenna Byrne - Daughter
Karina Hoffman - Stepdaughter
Lillian Gold Hoffman - Mother
Lisa Gottsegen - Wife
Max Hoffman - Son
Rebecca Hoffman - Daughter
Dustin Hoffman Awards:
1970 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama - Nominee
1967 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Nominee
1969 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Nominee
1974 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Nominee
1979 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Winner
1982 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Nominee
1988 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Winner
1997 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Nominee
1990 Tony: Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play - Nominee
1975 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama - Nominee
1977 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama - Nominee
1980 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama - Winner
1989 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama - Winner
1968 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
1970 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
1983 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Winner
1992 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
1998 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
1997 Golden Globe: Cecil B. DeMille Award - Winner
1968 Golden Globe: New Star of the Year - Actor - Winner
1986 Emmy: Outstanding Drama/Comedy Special - Nominee
1986 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Winner
1986 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Special - Winner
College:
Attended Santa Monica City College, Santa Monica, CA