Basil Hoffman
Biography
Basil Hoffman works in acting. Born January 18, 1938 in Houston, Texas, USA. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
24 titles- Seinfeld (1989) as Wig Salesman
- Columbo (1971) as Jason Danziger
- The West Wing (1999) as Congressman
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Milton Overguard
- Falcon Crest (1981) as Reverend Mustafa
- The Practice (1997) as Tucker's Atty. Art Hardiman (uncredited)
- Hill Street Blues (1981) as Ed Greenglass (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Hill Street Blues (1981) as Ed Greenglass
- The Waltons (1972) as Prof Ranney
- M*A*S*H (1972) as Major Pfiefer
- Matlock (1986) as Gary Springer
- Night Court (1984) as Duane Sedgwick
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Desk Clerk (uncredited)
- Barney Miller (1975) as Allen Korbel
- The Twilight Zone (1985) as Mr. Steward (segment "Button, Button")
- Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (1997) as Gerald Stanley (segment "The Dresser")
- Kojak (1973) as Charlie Winston
- The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985) as Dr. Michaels
- Sanford and Son (1972) as Store Owner
- Sledge Hammer! (1986) as Sam Steinway
- Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) as Longly (uncredited)
- Ellery Queen (1975) as Technical Print Man, Harry
- Eerie, Indiana (1991) as Bert (uncredited)
- The Box (2009) as Don Poates
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Basil Hoffman best known for?
Basil Hoffman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Seinfeld (1989), The Color Purple (1985), The Bridges of Madison County (1995), Murder, She Wrote (1984).
When and where was Basil Hoffman born?
Basil Hoffman was born on January 18, 1938 in Houston, Texas, USA.
How many credits does Basil Hoffman have?
Basil Hoffman has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1971 to 2009.
What is Basil Hoffman's background in cinema and television?
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 A...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The West Wing (1999) as Congressman — aged about 61
- Seinfeld (1989) as Wig Salesman — aged about 51
- Columbo (1971) as Jason Danziger — aged about 33
- Sledge Hammer! (1986) as Sam Steinway — aged about 48
- M*A*S*H (1972) as Major Pfiefer — aged about 34
- The Practice (1997) as Tucker's Atty. Art Hardiman (uncredited) — aged about 59
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