Portrait of Basil Hoffman

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)

Poster of Lucky Louie
Lucky Louie
Basil Hoffman would have been no older than
83 in Lucky Louie
as 'Wilbert Moser'.
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'.
Sat, Jan 01 2022
Poster of Mr. Roberts
Mr. Roberts
Basil Hoffman was
81 in Mr. Roberts
as 'Mr. Roberts'.
Fri, May 17 2019
Poster of The Last Word
The Last Word
Basil Hoffman was
79 in The Last Word
as 'Christopher Georrge'.
Fri, Mar 03 2017
Poster of The Pineville Heist
The Pineville Heist
Basil Hoffman was
78 in The Pineville Heist
as 'Principal Parker'.
Wed, Apr 06 2016
Poster of Hail, Caesar!
Hail, Caesar!
Basil Hoffman was
78 in Hail, Caesar!
as 'Stu Schwartz (Accounting)'.
Fri, Feb 05 2016
Poster of The French American
The French American
Basil Hoffman was
77 in The French American
as 'Monsieur Tissot'.
Thu, Oct 15 2015
Poster of Throwdown
Throwdown
Basil Hoffman was
76 in Throwdown
as 'Judge Eller'.
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")'.
Fri, Sep 12 2014
Poster of 3 Geezers!
3 Geezers!
Basil Hoffman was
75 in 3 Geezers!
as 'Victor'.
Wed, May 22 2013
Poster of Surreal Estate
Surreal Estate
Basil Hoffman was
73 in Surreal Estate
as 'Mr. Black'.
Thu, Oct 20 2011
Poster of The Artist
The Artist
Basil Hoffman was
73 in The Artist
as 'Auctioneer'.
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'.
Fri, Jan 01 2010
Poster of The Box
The Box
Basil Hoffman was
71 in The Box
as 'Don Poates'.
Thu, Oct 29 2009
Poster of Down with Love
Down with Love
Basil Hoffman was
65 in Down with Love
as 'C. W. (uncredited)'.
Thu, May 08 2003
Poster of Hefner: Unauthorized
Hefner: Unauthorized
Basil Hoffman was
61 in Hefner: Unauthorized
as 'Lawyer'.
Wed, Dec 08 1999
Poster of Culture
Culture
Basil Hoffman was
59 in Culture
as ''.
Wed, Oct 01 1997
Poster of The Elvira Show
The Elvira Show
Basil Hoffman was
54 in The Elvira Show
as 'Dr. Marvin Zislis'.
Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of The Ice Runner
The Ice Runner
Basil Hoffman was
53 in The Ice Runner
as 'J.C. Kruck'.
Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Mimi & Me
Mimi & Me
Basil Hoffman was
53 in Mimi & Me
as 'Professor Sauer'.
Sat, Sep 07 1991
Poster of Switch
Switch
Basil Hoffman was
53 in Switch
as 'Higgins'.
Fri, May 10 1991
Poster of Lambada
Lambada
Basil Hoffman was
52 in Lambada
as 'Superintendent Leland'.
Fri, Mar 16 1990
Poster of Communion
Communion
Basil Hoffman was
51 in Communion
as 'Dr. Friedman'.
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'.
Fri, Mar 18 1988
Poster of The Ratings Game
The Ratings Game
Basil Hoffman was
46 in The Ratings Game
as 'Frank Friedlander'.
Sat, Dec 15 1984
Poster of All of Me
All of Me
Basil Hoffman was
46 in All of Me
as 'Court Clerk'.
Fri, Sep 21 1984
Poster of Welcome Home, Jellybean
Welcome Home, Jellybean
Basil Hoffman was
46 in Welcome Home, Jellybean
as ''.
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'.
Sat, Nov 27 1982
Poster of My Favorite Year
My Favorite Year
Basil Hoffman was
44 in My Favorite Year
as 'Herb Lee'.
Fri, Oct 01 1982
Poster of Night Shift
Night Shift
Basil Hoffman was
44 in Night Shift
as 'Drollhauser'.
Fri, Jul 30 1982
Poster of Scout's Honor
Scout's Honor
Basil Hoffman was
42 in Scout's Honor
as 'Alexander'.
Tue, Sep 30 1980
Poster of Ordinary People
Ordinary People
Basil Hoffman was
42 in Ordinary People
as 'Sloan'.
Fri, Sep 19 1980
Poster of The Electric Horseman
The Electric Horseman
Basil Hoffman was
41 in The Electric Horseman
as 'Toland'.
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)'.
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'.
Mon, Mar 05 1979
Poster of Comes a Horseman
Comes a Horseman
Basil Hoffman was
40 in Comes a Horseman
as 'George Bascomb'.
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'.
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)'.
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'.
Fri, Apr 09 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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Wed, Nov 06 1974
Poster of Lady Liberty
Lady Liberty
Basil Hoffman was
33 in Lady Liberty
as 'Willett (uncredited)'.
Wed, Dec 22 1971

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1999
Poster of Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Basil Hoffman was
60+ in Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
as 'Gerald Stanley (segment "The Dresser")'.
First Air Date
Wed, Nov 04 1998
Poster of The Practice
The Practice
Basil Hoffman was
59+ in The Practice
as 'Tucker's Atty. Art Hardiman (uncredited)'.
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'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 02 1996
Poster of Seinfeld
Seinfeld
Basil Hoffman was
51+ in Seinfeld
as 'Salesman'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jul 05 1989
Poster of Sledge Hammer!
Sledge Hammer!
Basil Hoffman was
48+ in Sledge Hammer!
as 'Sam Steinway'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1985
Poster of Night Court
Night Court
Basil Hoffman was
45+ in Night Court
as 'Duane Sedgwick'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 04 1984
Poster of Hill Street Blues
Hill Street Blues
Basil Hoffman was
42+ in Hill Street Blues
as 'Ed Greenglass (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 15 1981
Poster of Barney Miller
Barney Miller
Basil Hoffman was
37+ in Barney Miller
as 'Allen Korbel'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 23 1975
Poster of Kojak
Kojak
Basil Hoffman was
35+ in Kojak
as 'Charlie Winston'.
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'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 17 1972
Poster of Columbo
Columbo
Basil Hoffman was
33+ in Columbo
as 'Jason Danziger'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1971