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Gaby Hoffmann Biography

Birth Name:Gaby Mary Antonia Hoffmann

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actress, Director, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Studied political science at Bard College
Daughter of actress and writer Viva and actor Anthony Herrera
Interned as a chef in Italy and trained to be a doula before returning to theater
Began appearing in commercials at age 4, but grew tired of the grueling schedules and gave up acting temporarily
Made her acting debut in the film "Field of Dreams" at the age of seven
Quote: "[On growing up in a creative environment] "Everybody I grew up with has incredible self-confidence and self-assurance․ We were all loud, outspoken, wild kids and were celebrated for it․ Our artistic efforts were never dismissed as childish․ Our drawings were not simply destined for the refrigerator; we never felt patronised․ I think that breeds artists․""
Lived at the famed Chelsea Hotel in New York City from birth until the summer of 1993
Appeared in a 1989 McGruff the Crime Dog advertisement with actress Drew Barrymore

1990Young Artist Award-Best Young Actress Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: winner
1993Young Artist Award-Best Young Actress Under Ten in a Motion Picture: nominated
1994Young Artist Award-Best Youth Actress Co-Starring in a Motion Picture Drama: nominated
1995Young Artist Award-Best Youth Comedienne in a TV Show: nominated
1996Young Artist Award-Best Perfomances by a Young Ensemble - Feature Film or Video: nominated
1997YoungStar Award-Best Performance by a Young Actress in a Comedy Film: nominated
2013Special Jury Award-Ensemble Cast: winner
2013VVFP Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2014Independent Spirit Award-Best Female Lead: nominated
2015INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2015OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2015Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2015Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2016Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2016INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2016Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2021Gotham Independent Film Award-Outstanding Supporting Performance: nominated
2021IFJA Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner