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Basil Hoffman
Acting

Basil Hoffman

Known for exceptional acting in global cinema.

Profession

Acting

Birthday

18 Jan 1938

Age

88 Years

Born In

Houston, Texas, USA

Total Projects

74

Years Active

52 Yrs

Avg Rating

6.9 ★

Overview

Basil Harry Hoffman (January 18, 1938 — September 17, 2021) was an American actor with a film and television career spanning five decades, mostly in supporting roles. He starred in films with many award-winning directors, including Alan Pakula and Robert Redford. He has also authored two books about acting, including Acting and How to Be Good at It. Hoffman was born...

Filmography

Discovering Ella

movie

Discovering Ella

2023

Discovering Ella

as Bob Stephens

Lucky Louie

movie

Lucky Louie

2023

Lucky Louie

as Wilbert Moser

Third Act

movie

Third Act

2022

Third Act

as Uncle Paul

Mr. Roberts

movie

Mr. Roberts

2019

Mr. Roberts

as Mr. Roberts

The Last Word

movie

The Last Word

2017

The Last Word

as Christopher Georrge

Mommy I Didn't Do It

movie

Mommy I Didn't Do It

2017

Mommy I Didn't Do It

as Otis Pell

The Pineville Heist

movie

The Pineville Heist

2016

The Pineville Heist

as Principal Parker

Hail, Caesar!

movie

Hail, Caesar!

2016

Hail, Caesar!

as Stu Schwartz (Accounting)

CineRaya

movie

The French American

2015

The French American

as Monsieur Tissot

Throwdown

movie

Throwdown

2014

Throwdown

as Judge Eller

Rio, I Love You

movie

Rio, I Love You

2014

Rio, I Love You

as James (segment "La Fortuna")

3 Geezers!

movie

3 Geezers!

2013

3 Geezers!

as Victor

CineRaya

movie

Surreal Estate

2011

Surreal Estate

as Mr. Black

The Artist

movie

The Artist

2011

The Artist

as Auctioneer

CineRaya

movie

When Life Gives You Lemons

2010

When Life Gives You Lemons

as Calvin Adams

The Box

movie

The Box

2009

The Box

as Don Poates

Down with Love

movie

Down with Love

2003

Down with Love

as C. W. (uncredited)

CineRaya

tv

For the People

2002

For the People

as Judge Olsen

Hefner: Unauthorized

movie

Hefner: Unauthorized

1999

Hefner: Unauthorized

as Lawyer

The West Wing

tv

The West Wing

1999

The West Wing

as Congressman

Culture

movie

Culture

1997

Culture

as Editor

Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction

tv

Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction

1997

Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction

as Gerald Stanley (segment "The Dresser")

The Practice

tv

The Practice

1997

The Practice

as Tucker's Atty. Art Hardiman (uncredited)

Kindred: The Embraced

tv

Kindred: The Embraced

1996

Kindred: The Embraced

as Charon the Coroner

The Elvira Show

movie

The Elvira Show

1993

The Elvira Show

as Dr. Marvin Zislis

The Ice Runner

movie

The Ice Runner

1992

The Ice Runner

as J.C. Kruck

Eerie, Indiana

tv

Eerie, Indiana

1991

Eerie, Indiana

as Bert (uncredited)

CineRaya

movie

Mimi & Me

1991

Mimi & Me

as Professor Sauer

Switch

movie

Switch

1991

Switch

as Higgins

Lambada

movie

Lambada

1990

Lambada

as Superintendent Leland

Communion

movie

Communion

1989

Communion

as Dr. Friedman

Seinfeld

tv

Seinfeld

1989

Seinfeld

as Wig Salesman

The Milagro Beanfield War

movie

The Milagro Beanfield War

1988

The Milagro Beanfield War

as In the Governor's Office

Beauty and the Beast

tv

Beauty and the Beast

1987

Beauty and the Beast

as Trask

Sledge Hammer!

tv

Sledge Hammer!

1986

Sledge Hammer!

as Sam Steinway

Matlock

tv

Matlock

1986

Matlock

as Gary Springer

The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents

tv

The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents

1985

The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents

as Dr. Michaels

The Twilight Zone

tv

The Twilight Zone

1985

The Twilight Zone

as Mr. Steward (segment "Button, Button")

The Ratings Game

movie

The Ratings Game

1984

The Ratings Game

as Frank Friedlander

Murder, She Wrote

tv

Murder, She Wrote

1984

Murder, She Wrote

as Milton Overguard

All of Me

movie

All of Me

1984

All of Me

as Court Clerk

Welcome Home, Jellybean

movie

Welcome Home, Jellybean

1984

Welcome Home, Jellybean

as Mr. Rasmussen

Night Court

tv

Night Court

1984

Night Court

as Duane Sedgwick

Games Mother Never Taught You

movie

Games Mother Never Taught You

1982

Games Mother Never Taught You

as Dwayne Hilson

My Favorite Year

movie

My Favorite Year

1982

My Favorite Year

as Herb Lee

Night Shift

movie

Night Shift

1982

Night Shift

as Drollhauser

Falcon Crest

tv

Falcon Crest

1981

Falcon Crest

as Reverend Mustafa

Maggie

tv

Maggie

1981

Maggie

as Dr. Louis Milton

Hill Street Blues

tv

Hill Street Blues

1981

Hill Street Blues

as Ed Greenglass (archive footage) (uncredited)

Hill Street Blues

tv

Hill Street Blues

1981

Hill Street Blues

as Ed Greenglass

Scout's Honor

movie

Scout's Honor

1980

Scout's Honor

as Alexander

Ordinary People

movie

Ordinary People

1980

Ordinary People

as Sloan

The Electric Horseman

movie

The Electric Horseman

1979

The Electric Horseman

as Toland

Out of the Blue

tv

Out of the Blue

1979

Out of the Blue

as Herman Donaldson

Love at First Bite

movie

Love at First Bite

1979

Love at First Bite

as Hotel Manager (uncredited)

Jennifer: A Woman’s Story

movie

Jennifer: A Woman’s Story

1979

Jennifer: A Woman’s Story

as Neil Turner

Comes a Horseman

movie

Comes a Horseman

1978

Comes a Horseman

as George Bascomb

Love’s Dark Ride

movie

Love’s Dark Ride

1978

Love’s Dark Ride

as Dr. Kanlan

Close Encounters of the Third Kind

movie

Close Encounters of the Third Kind

1977

Close Encounters of the Third Kind

as Longly (uncredited)

All the President's Men

movie

All the President's Men

1976

All the President's Men

as Assistant Metro Editor

America on Parade

movie

America on Parade

1976

America on Parade

Ellery Queen

tv

Ellery Queen

1975

Ellery Queen

as Technical Print Man, Harry

Ellery Queen: Too Many Suspects

movie

Ellery Queen: Too Many Suspects

1975

Ellery Queen: Too Many Suspects

as Fingerprint Expert

Cage Without a Key

movie

Cage Without a Key

1975

Cage Without a Key

as Judge

At Long Last Love

movie

At Long Last Love

1975

At Long Last Love

as Movie Theatre Manager

Barney Miller

tv

Barney Miller

1975

Barney Miller

as Allen Korbel

The Great Ice Rip-Off

movie

The Great Ice Rip-Off

1974

The Great Ice Rip-Off

as Richards

The Rockford Files

tv

The Rockford Files

1974

The Rockford Files

as Desk Clerk (uncredited)

Kojak

tv

Kojak

1973

Kojak

as Charlie Winston

M*A*S*H

tv

M*A*S*H

1972

M*A*S*H

as Major Pfiefer

The Waltons

tv

The Waltons

1972

The Waltons

as Prof Ranney

Sanford and Son

tv

Sanford and Son

1972

Sanford and Son

as Store Owner

Lady Liberty

movie

Lady Liberty

1971

Lady Liberty

as Willett (uncredited)

Columbo

tv

Columbo

1971

Columbo

as Jason Danziger

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