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Basil Hoffman

American actor (1938–2021)

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Also known as Basil Harry Hoffman

Born: January 18, 1938
Died: September 17, 2021
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1.variety.com/2021/film/news/basil-hoffman-dead-square-pegs-1235072594/
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Birthplace: Houston
Place of death: Hollywood
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: actor
Education: Tulane University
, American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Languages spoken, written or signed: English

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Basil Harry Hoffman 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 also authored two books about acting, including Acting and How to Be Good at It.

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Given name: Basil
Family name: Hoffman
Sex or gender: male
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1.Stated in Virtual International Authority FileRetrieved 2018-11-04
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Name in native language: Basil Hoffman
Start of work period: 1964
End of work period: 2021
Native language: English
Writing language: English

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