Dustin Hoffman

Dustin Hoffman Dustin Hoffman is a transformative actor who redefined Hollywood stardom in the late 1960s with his anti-heroic, naturalistic performances that broke from the conventional leading-man mold. Born in Los Angeles, he attended the Pasadena Playhouse and the Actors Studio before his breakthrough as the aimless Benjamin Braddock in 'The Graduate' (1967). He won Academy Awards for Best Actor for 'Kramer vs. Kramer' (1979) and 'Rain Man' (1988), the latter featuring one of the most meticulous character preparations in screen history.