Basil Hoffman

Basil Hoffman

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...

Known For

The Artist

as Auctioneer

Hail, Caesar!

as Stu Schwartz (Accounting)

The Box

as Don Poates

Cast Credits

Discovering Ella

as Bob Stephens

Lucky Louie

as Wilbert Moser

Third Act

as Uncle Paul

Mr. Roberts

as Mr. Roberts

The Last Word

as Christopher Georrge

The Pineville Heist

as Principal Parker

Hail, Caesar!

as Stu Schwartz (Accounting)

The French American

as Monsieur Tissot

Throwdown

as Judge Eller

Rio, I Love You

as James (segment "La Fortuna")

3 Geezers!

as Victor

Surreal Estate

as Mr. Black

The Artist

as Auctioneer

The Box

as Don Poates

Down with Love

as C. W. (uncredited)

Culture

as Editor

The Elvira Show

as Dr. Marvin Zislis

The Ice Runner

as J.C. Kruck

Mimi & Me

as Professor Sauer

Switch

as Higgins

Lambada

as Superintendent Leland

Communion

as Dr. Friedman

The Milagro Beanfield War

as In the Governor's Office

The Ratings Game

as Frank Friedlander

All of Me

as Court Clerk

Welcome Home, Jellybean

as Mr. Rasmussen