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Dustin Hoffman

actor
Born: 8/8/1937
Birthplace: Los Angeles

Academy Award-winning film and stage actor known for his acting range and the eccentric characters he has portrayed. His films include The Graduate (1967), Kramer vs. Kramer (1979), Tootsie (1982), Rain Man (1988), and Wag the Dog (1997).


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