Gaby Hoffmann
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
- Began appearing in commercials at age 4, but grew tired of the grueling schedules and gave up acting temporarily
- Interned as a chef in Italy and trained to be a doula before returning to theater
- 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․""
- Appeared in a 1989 McGruff the Crime Dog advertisement with actress Drew Barrymore
- Lived at the famed Chelsea Hotel in New York City from birth until the summer of 1993
Awards
- 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