Basil Hoffman
Actor

Basil Hoffman

Basil Hoffman is credited on 25 movies and 23 TV shows, best known by TMDB votes for Close Encounters of the Third Kind, The Artist and Hail, Caesar!.

Born January 18, 1938 in Houston, Texas, USA; died September 17, 2021.

Filmography · 48 titles

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About 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...

Biography from TMDB, written by its community.

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