Dustin Hoffman Through The Years: Photos From His Young ‘Graduate’ Days To Now

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August 8, 2023 11:45AM EDT

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Dustin Hoffman: Then & Now

Dustin Hoffman: Then & Now — Dustin Hoffman, born August 8, 1937, is a revered actor, known for both his complex roles and comedy panache. The Southern California-native began his career by studying at the LA Conservatory Of Music, later heading to Broadway. His breakout role was in 1967’s ’The Graduate’. From there, he had leading roles in ‘Midnight Cowboy’, ‘Marathon Man’, the Lenny Bruce biopic ’Lenny’, ‘All The President’s Men’, ‘Kramer Vs. Kramer’, ‘Tootsie’, ‘Hook’, ‘Rain Man, ‘I Heart Huckabee’s,’ ‘Meet The Fockers’.

For his work, he’s earned two Academy Awards, five Golden Globe Awards, four British Academy Film Awards, and two Primetime Emmy Awards. His most recent project was with the 2022 family drama ‘As They Made Us’, directed by Mayim Bialik.

Dustin Hoffman has had an amazing career. See how he’s grown from a young talent to acting legend here through our photo gallery.

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‘Rainman’

‘Rainman’ — Dustin Hoffman won an Academy Awards for 1987’s ‘Rainman’. He played autistic savant Ray Babbitt opposite Tom Cruise, as his brother.

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Dustin Hoffman In 1967

Dustin Hoffman In 1967 — Dustin Hoffman looks serious in this 1967 portrait. He gave the camera a mean stare while sitting on the ground.

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‘The Graduate’

‘The Graduate’ — Dustin Hoffman became an overnight sensation after playing Benjamin Braddock in Mike Nichols’ 1967 classic ‘The Graduate’. He earned his first Oscar nomination for the part.

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Dustin Hoffman In 1971

Dustin Hoffman In 1971 — Dustin Hoffman looks so charming while sitting for an interview with the British TV show ‘Cinema’ on Apr. 22, 1971. He wore a wide tie and houndstooth coat while answering questions.

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‘Midnight Cowboy’

‘Midnight Cowboy’ — Dustin Hoffman appears in a still from 1969’s ‘Midnight Cowboy’. The John Schlesinger-directed flick was about the unlikely friendship between two hustlers, played by Dustin and Jon Voight. It won the Best Picture Oscar that year.

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‘Sphere’

‘Sphere’ — Dustin Hoffman was the star of the 1998 Barry Levinson sci-fi thriller ‘Sphere’. In the film, a spaceship wrapped in three hundred years’ worth of coral growth is discovered at the bottom of the ocean, opening up a world of mysteries.

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Dustin Hoffman In 2003

Dustin Hoffman In 2003 — Dustin Hoffman attends the 55th annual Directors Guild Of America Awards on Mar. 1, 2003. He wore reading glasses and took his lines straight from a script.

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Dustin Hoffman At A Photocall For ‘Meet The Fockers’

Dustin Hoffman At A Photocall For ‘Meet The Fockers’ — Dustin Hoffman attends a London photocall for ‘Meet The Fockers’. It was Jan. 25, 2005.

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Dustin Hoffman At The 2008 Cannes Film Festival

Dustin Hoffman At The 2008 Cannes Film Festival — Dustin Hoffman smiles while cameras flash around him during a photocall for ‘Kung Fu Panda’, held during the 61st Cannes Film Festival on May 15, 2008. The movie also featured the voices of Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan, Lucy Liu and Ian McShane.

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Dustin Hoffman At The Premiere Of ‘Barney’s Version’

Dustin Hoffman At The Premiere Of ‘Barney’s Version’ — Dustin Hoffman looked dapper during the premiere of ‘Barney’s Version’ at AFI Fest 2010 in Los Angeles on Nov. 6, 2010. He wore a classic black suit.

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Dustin Hoffman & Wife At The 2013 Golden Globes

Dustin Hoffman & Wife At The 2013 Golden Globes — Dustin Hoffman’s wife Lisa Gottsegen puts her hand on his chest as they arrive for the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Jjan. 13, 2013. She wore a black column dress with studs and he was in a tux.

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Dustin Hoffman At The Premiere Of ‘Kung Fu Panda 3’

Dustin Hoffman At The Premiere Of ‘Kung Fu Panda 3’ — Dustin Hoffman is scruffy during the LA premiere of ‘Kung Fu Panda 3’ on Jan. 16, 2016. He had a silver beard and wore a grey suit.

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Dustin Hoffman In 2017

Dustin Hoffman In 2017 — Dustin Hoffman presents the award for top theatrical motion picture at the 28th Annual Producers Guild Awards on Jan. 28, 2017. The award went to ‘La La Land’.

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Dustin Hoffman & Son At A 2018 Basketball Game

Dustin Hoffman & Son At A 2018 Basketball Game — Dustin Hoffman (right) watches the Milwaukee Bucks play the New York Knicks with son Jake Hoffman (center) at Madison Square Garden in New York City on December 1, 2018. Jon Stewart and son Nathan Stewart, left, also attended the game, where the Knicks defeated the Bucks 136-134 in overtime.

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Dustin Hoffman In 2018

Dustin Hoffman In 2018 — Music lover! Dustin Hoffman arrives for pianist and composer Rosey Chan’s London concert on Jul. 5, 2018.

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