Dustin Hoffman

Hoffman, Dustin (1937– ), U.S. actor, known for his versatility in portraying different character types. Hoffman made his film debut in The Tiger Makes Out (1967) and became famous with his performance in The Graduate (1967). He was awarded the Academy Award for best actor for Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) and Rain Man (1988). His other films include Midnight Cowboy (1969), All the President's Men (1976), Tootsie (1982), Rain Man (1988), Outbreak (1995), and Sleepers (1996). At the 1996 Venice Film Festival he was awarded a Golden Lion for his works.