Career Timeline of Dustin Hoffman: Major Achievements and Milestones
How Dustin Hoffman built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Dustin Hoffman is a highly acclaimed American actor and filmmaker, recognized as a pivotal figure in the New Hollywood era. Celebrated for his diverse roles, often portraying antiheroes and emotionally complex characters, he has garnered numerous awards, including two Academy Awards, four BAFTA Awards, five Golden Globe Awards, and two Primetime Emmy Awards. Hoffman's contributions to the film industry have been further acknowledged with prestigious honors such as the Cecil B. DeMille Award, the AFI Life Achievement Award, and the Kennedy Center Honors Award.
3 hours ago : Dustin Hoffman joins Adam Sandler in Netflix's 'Time Out' remake cast.
Dustin Hoffman is joining Adam Sandler in the Netflix remake of 'Time Out,' a French film. This reunites Hoffman and Sandler, promising an exciting collaboration for the new movie.
1979: Starred in Kramer vs. Kramer
In 1979, Dustin Hoffman starred in Kramer vs. Kramer, a film about a divorce and its impact, co-starring Meryl Streep. Hoffman won his first Academy Award for this role, and the film won Best Picture.
1982: Starred in Tootsie
In 1982, Dustin Hoffman starred in Tootsie, portraying Michael Dorsey, an actor who dresses as a woman to get a role. The movie received ten Academy Award nominations, including one for Hoffman.
1983: Major Donor for The Mirror Theater Ltd and Signed on to Star in The Yellow Jersey
In 1983, Dustin Hoffman became a Major Donor for The Mirror Theater Ltd. In the same year, Hoffman signed on to star in The Yellow Jersey, a bicycle-racing drama, but the film was not made due to the producers failed to find a suitable director.
1984: Starred in Death of a Salesman on Broadway
In 1984, Dustin Hoffman starred as Willy Loman in the Broadway revival of Arthur Miller's play Death of a Salesman. He had been passionate about the play since reading it at age 16.
1985: Won Emmy Award and Golden Globe for Death of a Salesman
In 1985, Dustin Hoffman won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor and a Golden Globe for his role in the TV movie adaptation of Death of a Salesman.
1987: Starred in Ishtar
In 1987, Dustin Hoffman starred in Elaine May's Ishtar, co-starring Warren Beatty. The film faced production issues, received negative reviews, but has since become a cult film.
1988: Starred in Rain Man
In 1988, Dustin Hoffman starred in Rain Man as an autistic savant. Barry Levinson also directed Hoffman in Rain Man.
1989: Appeared in Family Business
In 1989, Dustin Hoffman appeared in Family Business with Sean Connery and Matthew Broderick. Hoffman played Vito, a middle-aged man trying to succeed in a legitimate business.
1989: The Merchant of Venice
In 1989, Dustin Hoffman last appeared on stage in The Merchant of Venice
1990: Appeared in Dick Tracy
In 1990, Dustin Hoffman appeared in Dick Tracy.
1991: Voiced Mr. Bergstrom in The Simpsons and Starred in Hook and Billy Bathgate
In 1991, Dustin Hoffman voiced Mr. Bergstrom in The Simpsons episode "Lisa's Substitute", credited as Sam Etic. He also starred in Hook and Billy Bathgate in the same year.
1995: Starred in Outbreak
In 1995, Dustin Hoffman starred in Outbreak, playing a medical doctor who uncovers a new virus and tries to stop its spread.
1996: Appeared in Sleepers and American Buffalo
In 1996, Dustin Hoffman appeared in the revenge drama/legal thriller Sleepers and also starred in David Mamet's American Buffalo, where he was deeply involved in the production.
1997: Starred in Mad City and Wag The Dog
In 1997, Dustin Hoffman starred in Mad City with John Travolta and received his seventh Academy Award nomination for his performance in Wag The Dog, working with Robert De Niro.
1997: Support for Democratic Party and Open Letter
In 1997, Dustin Hoffman supported the Democratic Party and signed an open letter protesting the treatment of Scientologists in Germany.
1998: Appeared in Sphere
In 1998, Dustin Hoffman appeared in the science fiction psychological thriller Sphere, opposite Sharon Stone.
2000: Meet the Parents
In 2000, Dustin Hoffman starred in Meet the Parents.
2001: Punch Productions deal with Walt Disney Studios
In 2001, Dustin Hoffman's Punch Productions company made a first look deal with The Walt Disney Studios.
2002: Appeared in Moonlight Mile
In 2002, Dustin Hoffman appeared in the film Moonlight Mile.
2003: Appeared in Confidence and Runaway Jury
In 2003, Dustin Hoffman appeared in Confidence and Runaway Jury, finally working with Gene Hackman in the latter.
2004: Appeared in Finding Neverland and I Heart Huckabees
In 2004, Dustin Hoffman appeared in Finding Neverland and I Heart Huckabees.
2004: Meet the Fockers Release
In 2004, Dustin Hoffman co-starred with Robert De Niro, Barbra Streisand, and Ben Stiller in the comedy sequel Meet the Fockers.
2005: MTV Movie Award and Racing Stripes
In 2005, Dustin Hoffman won the MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance and voiced a horse in Racing Stripes.
2006: Stranger than Fiction and Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
In 2006, Dustin Hoffman appeared in Stranger than Fiction and played Giuseppe Baldini in Perfume: The Story of a Murderer.
2007: Advertising Campaign, Music Video, and Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium
In 2007, Dustin Hoffman was featured in an advertising campaign for Telstra's Next G network, appeared in the 50 Cent video "Follow My Lead", and starred in the film Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium.
2008: Kung Fu Panda
In 2008, Dustin Hoffman voiced Shifu in Kung Fu Panda, receiving praise for his comedic chemistry with Jack Black.
2010: Little Fockers
In 2010, Dustin Hoffman appeared in Little Fockers, a sequel to Meet the Fockers, with a smaller role compared to the previous installment.
2011: Kung Fu Panda 2
In 2011, Dustin Hoffman reprised his role as Master Shifu in the animated film Kung Fu Panda 2.
March 2012: Luck cancellation
In March 2012, Dustin Hoffman's HBO drama Luck, where he played a man involved in bookmaking and casino operations, was canceled after three horses died on set.
2012: Directorial Debut with Quartet
In 2012, Dustin Hoffman made his directorial debut with Quartet, starring Maggie Smith and others, which premiered at the Toronto Film Festival.
2015: Roald Dahl's Esio Trot
In 2015, Dustin Hoffman starred in Roald Dahl's Esio Trot, a BBC television film adaptation, and received an Emmy Award for his performance.
2016: Kung Fu Panda 3
In 2016, Dustin Hoffman voiced Master Shifu in the animated feature Kung Fu Panda 3.
May 21, 2017: The Meyerowitz Stories Premieres at Cannes
On May 21, 2017, Dustin Hoffman starred in Noah Baumbach's Netflix film The Meyerowitz Stories, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and received a four-minute standing ovation.
2020: Return to Broadway Announced
In 2020, Dustin Hoffman's return to Broadway in Scott Rudin's revival of Our Town was announced; his last appearance had been 30 years prior.
September 2021: Attached to Mr. Shaw Goes To Hollywood
In September 2021, Dustin Hoffman was attached to the feature comedy film Mr. Shaw Goes To Hollywood as MGM studio head, Louis B Mayer, with filming tentatively set to commence in fall 2021.
February 2022: Filming of Sam & Kate Began
In February 2022, Dustin Hoffman began filming Darren Le Gallo's directorial debut Sam & Kate alongside Sissy Spacek and his son Jake Hoffman.
October 2022: Cast in Megalopolis
In October 2022, Dustin Hoffman was cast in Francis Ford Coppola's film Megalopolis, reuniting with Jon Voight.
2024: Kung Fu Panda 4 and Tower Stories
In 2024, Dustin Hoffman reprised his role as Master Shifu in Kung Fu Panda 4 and is attached to Peter Greenaway's upcoming film Tower Stories.
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