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Basil Hoffman

Bio: 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
Born: Tue, Jan 18 1938
Birthplace: Houston, Texas, USA

Death: Fri, Sep 17 2021
Basil Hoffman is 83 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Discovering Ella
Discovering Ella
Basil Hoffman would have been no older than 83 in Discovering Ella as 'Bob Stephens'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 08 2023
Poster of Lucky Louie
Lucky Louie
Basil Hoffman would have been no older than 83 in Lucky Louie as 'Wilbert Moser'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 02 2023
Poster of Third Act
Third Act
Basil Hoffman would have been no older than 83 in Third Act as 'Uncle Paul'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2022
Poster of Mr. Roberts
Mr. Roberts
Basil Hoffman was 81 in Mr. Roberts as 'Mr. Roberts'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 17 2019
Poster of The Last Word
The Last Word
Basil Hoffman was 79 in The Last Word as 'Christopher Georrge'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 03 2017
Poster of The Pineville Heist
The Pineville Heist
Basil Hoffman was 78 in The Pineville Heist as 'Principal Parker'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 06 2016
Poster of Hail, Caesar!
Hail, Caesar!
Basil Hoffman was 78 in Hail, Caesar! as 'Stu Schwartz (Accounting)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 05 2016
Poster of The French American
The French American
Basil Hoffman was 77 in The French American as 'Monsieur Tissot'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 15 2015
Poster of Throwdown
Throwdown
Basil Hoffman was 76 in Throwdown as 'Judge Eller'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 31 2014
Poster of Rio, I Love You
Rio, I Love You
Basil Hoffman was 76 in Rio, I Love You as 'James (segment "La Fortuna")'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 12 2014
Poster of 3 Geezers!
3 Geezers!
Basil Hoffman was 75 in 3 Geezers! as 'Victor'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 22 2013
Poster of Surreal Estate
Surreal Estate
Basil Hoffman was 73 in Surreal Estate as 'Mr. Black'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 20 2011
Poster of The Artist
The Artist
Basil Hoffman was 73 in The Artist as 'Auctioneer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 12 2011
Poster of When Life Gives You Lemons
When Life Gives You Lemons
Basil Hoffman was 71 in When Life Gives You Lemons as 'Calvin Adams'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 2010
Poster of The Box
The Box
Basil Hoffman was 71 in The Box as 'Don Poates'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 29 2009
Poster of Down with Love
Down with Love
Basil Hoffman was 65 in Down with Love as 'C. W. (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 08 2003
Poster of Hefner: Unauthorized
Hefner: Unauthorized
Basil Hoffman was 61 in Hefner: Unauthorized as 'Lawyer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 08 1999
Poster of Culture
Culture
Basil Hoffman was 59 in Culture as 'Editor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 01 1997
Poster of The Elvira Show
The Elvira Show
Basil Hoffman was 54 in The Elvira Show as 'Dr. Marvin Zislis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of The Ice Runner
The Ice Runner
Basil Hoffman was 53 in The Ice Runner as 'J.C. Kruck'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Mimi & Me
Mimi & Me
Basil Hoffman was 53 in Mimi & Me as 'Professor Sauer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 07 1991
Poster of Switch
Switch
Basil Hoffman was 53 in Switch as 'Higgins'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 10 1991
Poster of Lambada
Lambada
Basil Hoffman was 52 in Lambada as 'Superintendent Leland'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 16 1990
Poster of Communion
Communion
Basil Hoffman was 51 in Communion as 'Dr. Friedman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 10 1989
Poster of The Milagro Beanfield War
The Milagro Beanfield War
Basil Hoffman was 50 in The Milagro Beanfield War as 'In the Governor's Office'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 18 1988
Poster of The Ratings Game
The Ratings Game
Basil Hoffman was 46 in The Ratings Game as 'Frank Friedlander'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 15 1984
Poster of All of Me
All of Me
Basil Hoffman was 46 in All of Me as 'Court Clerk'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 21 1984
Poster of Welcome Home, Jellybean
Welcome Home, Jellybean
Basil Hoffman was 46 in Welcome Home, Jellybean
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 24 1984
Poster of Games Mother Never Taught You
Games Mother Never Taught You
Basil Hoffman was 44 in Games Mother Never Taught You as 'Dwayne Hilson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 27 1982
Poster of My Favorite Year
My Favorite Year
Basil Hoffman was 44 in My Favorite Year as 'Herb Lee'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1982
Poster of Night Shift
Night Shift
Basil Hoffman was 44 in Night Shift as 'Drollhauser'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 30 1982
Poster of Scout's Honor
Scout's Honor
Basil Hoffman was 42 in Scout's Honor as 'Alexander'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 30 1980
Poster of Ordinary People
Ordinary People
Basil Hoffman was 42 in Ordinary People as 'Sloan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 1980
Poster of The Electric Horseman
The Electric Horseman
Basil Hoffman was 41 in The Electric Horseman as 'Toland'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 21 1979
Poster of Love at First Bite
Love at First Bite
Basil Hoffman was 41 in Love at First Bite as 'Hotel Manager (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 26 1979
Poster of Jennifer: A Woman’s Story
Jennifer: A Woman’s Story
Basil Hoffman was 41 in Jennifer: A Woman’s Story as 'Neil Turner'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 05 1979
Poster of Comes a Horseman
Comes a Horseman
Basil Hoffman was 40 in Comes a Horseman as 'George Bascomb'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 25 1978
Poster of Love’s Dark Ride
Love’s Dark Ride
Basil Hoffman was 40 in Love’s Dark Ride as 'Dr. Kanlan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 02 1978
Poster of Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Basil Hoffman was 39 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Longly (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 14 1977
Poster of All the President's Men
All the President's Men
Basil Hoffman was 38 in All the President's Men as 'Assistant Metro Editor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 09 1976
Poster of America on Parade
America on Parade
Basil Hoffman was 38 in America on Parade
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 03 1976
Poster of Ellery Queen: Too Many Suspects
Ellery Queen: Too Many Suspects
Basil Hoffman was 37 in Ellery Queen: Too Many Suspects as 'Fingerprint Expert'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 23 1975
Poster of Cage Without a Key
Cage Without a Key
Basil Hoffman was 37 in Cage Without a Key as 'Judge'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 1975
Poster of At Long Last Love
At Long Last Love
Basil Hoffman was 37 in At Long Last Love as 'Movie Theatre Manager'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 01 1975
Poster of The Great Ice Rip-Off
The Great Ice Rip-Off
Basil Hoffman was 36 in The Great Ice Rip-Off as 'Richards'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 06 1974
Poster of Lady Liberty
Lady Liberty
Basil Hoffman was 33 in Lady Liberty as 'Willett (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1971

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The West Wing
The West Wing
Basil Hoffman was 61+ in The West Wing as 'Congressman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1999
Poster of Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Basil Hoffman was 59+ in Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction as 'Gerald Stanley (segment "The Dresser")'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 25 1997
Poster of The Practice
The Practice
Basil Hoffman was 59+ in The Practice as 'Tucker's Atty. Art Hardiman (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 1997
Poster of Kindred: The Embraced
Kindred: The Embraced
Basil Hoffman was 58+ in Kindred: The Embraced as 'Charon the Coroner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 02 1996
Poster of Seinfeld
Seinfeld
Basil Hoffman was 51+ in Seinfeld as 'Wig Salesman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 05 1989
Poster of Sledge Hammer!
Sledge Hammer!
Basil Hoffman was 48+ in Sledge Hammer! as 'Sam Steinway'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 1986
Poster of The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Basil Hoffman was 47+ in The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Dr. Michaels'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
Basil Hoffman was 47+ in The Twilight Zone as 'Mr. Steward'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1985
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Basil Hoffman was 46+ in Murder, She Wrote as 'Milton Overguard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Night Court
Night Court
Basil Hoffman was 45+ in Night Court as 'Duane Sedgwick'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 04 1984
Poster of Falcon Crest
Falcon Crest
Basil Hoffman was 43+ in Falcon Crest as 'Reverend Mustafa'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 04 1981
Poster of Maggie
Maggie
Basil Hoffman was 43+ in Maggie as 'Dr. Louis Milton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 24 1981
Poster of Hill Street Blues
Hill Street Blues
Basil Hoffman was 42+ in Hill Street Blues as 'Ed Greenglass (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 15 1981
Poster of Out of the Blue
Out of the Blue
Basil Hoffman was 41+ in Out of the Blue as 'Herman Donaldson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 09 1979
Poster of Ellery Queen
Ellery Queen
Basil Hoffman was 37+ in Ellery Queen as 'Technical Print Man, Harry, Fingerprint Expert'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 11 1975
Poster of Barney Miller
Barney Miller
Basil Hoffman was 37+ in Barney Miller as 'Allen Korbel'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 23 1975
Poster of Kojak
Kojak
Basil Hoffman was 35+ in Kojak as 'Charlie Winston'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 1973
Poster of M*A*S*H
M*A*S*H
Basil Hoffman was 34+ in M*A*S*H as 'Major Pfiefer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 17 1972
Poster of The Waltons
The Waltons
Basil Hoffman was 34+ in The Waltons as 'Prof Ranney'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 14 1972
Poster of Sanford and Son
Sanford and Son
Basil Hoffman was 33+ in Sanford and Son as 'Store Owner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 14 1972
Poster of Columbo
Columbo
Basil Hoffman was 33+ in Columbo as 'Jason Danziger'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1971