Basil Hoffman
Acting
Born: 1938-01-18 · Houston, Texas, USA
Died: 2021-09-17
Biography
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 1938, the son of Beulah (née Novoselsky) and David Hoffman, an antique dealer. He graduated from Tula
🎬 Movies (30)
Lucky Louie
2023
Wilbert Moser
Discovering Ella
2023
Bob Stephens
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
2015
Monsieur Tissot
Throwdown
2014
Judge Eller
Rio, I Love You
2014
James (segment "La Fortuna")
3 Geezers!
2013
Victor
The Artist
2011
Auctioneer
Surreal Estate
2011
Mr. Black
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
1991
Professor Sauer
Switch
1991
Higgins
Lambada
1990
Superintendent Leland
Communion
1989
Dr. Friedman
The Milagro Beanfield War
1988
In the Governor's Office
Welcome Home, Jellybean
1984
Mr. Rasmussen
The Ratings Game
1984
Frank Friedlander
All of Me
1984
Court Clerk
My Favorite Year
1982
Herb Lee
📺 TV Shows (27)
For the People
2002
Judge Olsen
The West Wing
1999
Congressman
The Practice
1997
Tucker's Atty. Art Hardiman (uncredited)
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
1997
Gerald Stanley (segment "The Dresser")
Kindred: The Embraced
1996
Charon the Coroner
Eerie, Indiana
1991
Bert (uncredited)
Seinfeld
1989
Wig Salesman
Beauty and the Beast
1987
Trask
Sledge Hammer!
1986
Sam Steinway
Matlock
1986
Gary Springer
The Twilight Zone
1985
Mr. Steward (segment "Button, Button")
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1985
Dr. Michaels
Night Court
1984
Duane Sedgwick
Murder, She Wrote
1984
Milton Overguard
Ace Crawford, Private Eye
1983
Gentleman Bandit
Hill Street Blues
1981
Ed Greenglass
Maggie
1981
Dr. Louis Milton
Falcon Crest
1981
Reverend Mustafa
Out of the Blue
1979
Herman Donaldson
Barney Miller
1975
Allen Korbel
Ellery Queen
1975
Technical Print Man, Harry
The Rockford Files
1974
Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Kojak
1973
Charlie Winston
M*A*S*H
1972
Major Pfiefer
Sanford and Son
1972
Store Owner
The Waltons
1972
Prof Ranney
Columbo
1971
Jason Danziger