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Famous as :
ActorBirth Name :
Dustin Lee HoffmanBirth Date :
August 08, 1937Birth Place :
Los Angeles, California, USASpouse :
Anne Byrne (actress, May 4, 1969 - Oct 6, 1980), Lisa Gottsegen (attorney, since Oct 21, 1980)Claim to fame :
As Benjamin Braddock in "The Graduate" (1967)
Dustin Hoffman Sustains Severe "Injuries"
July 06, 2007 04:07:27
Almost fully relying on his own for his next film project, Dustin Hoffman has told USA Today that he will carry out quadruple task of starring, directing, producing, and co-writing script in a new big screen feature entitled "Personal Injuries."
"It's based on a book I bought myself, 'Personal Injuries' by Scott Turow. It's about a personal-injury lawyer, also known as an ambulance chaser," the Oscar-winning actor revealed.
Oscar Duo Taking "Last Chance"
June 07, 2007 01:06:12
Brought together again after their latest collaboration in "Stranger Than Fiction", Oscar-winning thespians Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson are both poised to topline "Last Chance Harvey", a romantic drama coming from Overture Films.
Written by Joel Hopkins, the flick concerns a man down on his luck who finds an unlikely female companion as he comes to London to attend his daughter's wedding. It is reported that Hopkins worked on the script with Hoffman and Thompson in mind for the characters.
Dustin Hoffman and Antonio Banderas Are the Perfect "Lovers"
February 13, 2007 08:02:35
Both undeniably are qualified actors and now they are joining forces to make what seems to be a movie of great quality.
Yes, Dustin Hoffman and Antonio Banderas have reportedly given their agreement to appear together in a heist thriller entitled "Lovers, Liars and Thieves" which will be developed under Ilan Girard's Arsam Productions banner.
Great Talents to Tell "The Tale of Despereaux"
September 14, 2006 09:09:56
Being ambitious with its new film project of "The Tale of Despereaux", a computer-animated feature adapted from Kate DiCamillo's bestseller book of the same title, Universal has announced Wednesday, September 13 that it has cast ten stars to lend voices to the picture.
All expected to be able to "bring to life the unforgettable characters and help convey the excitement, adventure and fun of this perfect gem of a book", the talents involved are Justin Long, Dustin Hoffman, Kevin Kline, Robbie Coltrane, Ciaran Hinds, Christopher Lloyd, William H. Macy, Stanley Tucci, Tracey Ullman, and Sigourney Weaver.
Jolie Added to the Star-Studded Cast in "Kung Fu Panda"
July 10, 2006 01:07:23
Doing action movie is not a new thing for Angelina Jolie, but providing voice in an action animation is a completely new experience for the sexy actress.
It is reported by USA Today that Jolie has been set to provide the voice of a martial-arts master named Tigress in DreamWorks Animation's "Kung Fu Panda", coming to theaters in May of 2008.
More Cast for Kung Fu Panda
November 10, 2005 03:11:41Based on the announcement outed by DreamWorks Animation, the like of Jackie Chan, Dustin Hoffman, and Ian McShane are joining Jack Black in the cast of the computer-animated comedy "Kung Fu Panda." Meanwhile, award-winning actress Lucy Liu is still in talks to lend her voice in the animation movie.
As of Black, he is set to voice Po the Panda, the laziest of all the animals in the Valley of Peace. Hoffman will voice the role of Shifu, while Chan will lend his voice to Master Monkey. McShane is about to voice the villainous Tai Lung, while Liu is in discussions to be the voice of Master Viper.
The Magic Played by Portman & Hoffman
August 27, 2005 11:08:20The "Goya's Ghosts" star, Natalie Portman, is about to spread her magic, starring opposite Dustin Hoffman in Mandate Pictures' fantasy film "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium," directed by Zach Helm.
The debut of Zach centers its story on the aforementioned Mr. Magorium, Hoffman's role, the eccentric owner of a spectacular and enchanted toy shop. He decides to leave his stupendous store to a depressed girl, played by Portman, in the hope that she can keep the magic alive.
