Basil Hoffman

Actor

Born: January 18, 1938
Died: September 17, 2021 (age 83)
From: Houston, Texas, USA

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 in Houston, Texas in January…

Filmography (47)

Discovering Ella (2023)
Bob Stephens
Lucky Louie (2023)
Wilbert Moser
Third Act (2022)
Uncle Paul
Mr. Roberts (2019)
Mr. Roberts
The Last Word (2017)
Christopher Georrge
Mommy I Didn't Do It (2017)
Otis Pell
The Pineville Heist (2016)
Principal Parker
Hail, Caesar! (2016)
Stu Schwartz (Accounting)
The French American
The French American (2015)
Monsieur Tissot
Throwdown (2014)
Judge Eller
Rio, I Love You (2014)
James (segment "La Fortuna")
3 Geezers! (2013)
Victor
Surreal Estate
Surreal Estate (2011)
Mr. Black
The Artist (2011)
Auctioneer
When Life Gives You Lemons
When Life Gives You Lemons (2010)
Calvin Adams
The Box (2009)
Don Poates
Down with Love (2003)
C. W. (uncredited)
Hefner: Unauthorized (1999)
Lawyer
Culture (1997)
Editor
The Elvira Show (1993)
Dr. Marvin Zislis
The Ice Runner (1992)
J.C. Kruck
Mimi & Me
Mimi & Me (1991)
Professor Sauer
Switch (1991)
Higgins
Lambada (1990)
Superintendent Leland
Communion (1989)
Dr. Friedman
The Milagro Beanfield War (1988)
In the Governor's Office
The Ratings Game (1984)
Frank Friedlander
All of Me (1984)
Court Clerk
Welcome Home, Jellybean (1984)
Mr. Rasmussen
Games Mother Never Taught You (1982)
Dwayne Hilson