Dustin Hoffman through the years
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Dustin Lee Hoffman is an American actor with a career in film, television, and theater. Known for his versatile roles, Hoffman is one of Hollywood's leading character actors. A chameleon who embodies his characters, with characters like Captain Hook and Raymond Babbitt, Hoffman is able to transcend beyond the film giving the audience a magical experience that few actors can achieve.