
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...
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
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
Mommy I Didn't Do It
as Otis Pell
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
When Life Gives You Lemons
as Calvin Adams
The Box
as Don Poates
Down with Love
as C. W. (uncredited)
Hefner: Unauthorized
as Lawyer
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
Games Mother Never Taught You
as Dwayne Hilson