Leila Hoffman
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 11, 1934 in Hackney, London, England, UK
- Active Years
- 1985–2026 (42 Years)
- Total Credits
- 35 credits in database
Biography
Leila Hoffman, also known by her maiden name Rothstein, is an English comedian, actress, and writer. She was born on June 11, 1934, in Hackney, London, England, United Kingdom. As an actress, she has thirty-three known credits. Among her television roles, she starred as the widowed neighbour Dot Treacher in the BBC Three sitcom How Not to Live Your Life. Additionally, she has appeared in several online BBC comedy sketches with the group This is Wondervision.
Career overview
Leila Hoffman is an English comedian, actress, and writer who was born on June 11, 1934, in Hackney, London, England, United Kingdom. Her maiden name is Rothstein.
As a television actress, Hoffman has a known credit total of thirty-three on The Movie Database. Among her television work, she starred in the BBC Three sitcom How Not to Live Your Life as the widowed neighbour Dot Treacher. In addition to her television sitcom appearances, she has also appeared in several online BBC comedy sketches with the group This is Wondervision.
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Full Filmography
35 titles- Ann Droid (2026) as Lady in Advert
- Bad Tidings (2024) as Evelyn
- Beyond Paradise (2023) as Maud Bernberg
- A Kind of Kidnapping (2023) as Doris
- Red Riding Hood: After Ever After (2022) as Innkeeper
- Gangsta Granny Strikes Again (2022) as Alice
- I Hate Suzie (2020) as Grinny
- Bumps (2020) as Nancy
- The Midnight Gang (2018) as Nelly
- Prevenge (2017) as Dan's Mum
- Born Silly (2017) as Various
- Speechless (2016) as Prudence
- Flowers (2016) as Nana
- Flowers (2016) as Isadora
- Flowers (2016) as Isadora / Nana
- Walter (2014) as Old Lady
- It's Kevin (2013) as Various
- Bad Education (2012) as Olive Mollinson
- EastEnders: Last Tango in Walford (2010) as Mrs Lambert
- How Not to Live Your Life (2008) as Mrs. Treacher
- Skins (2007) as Granny
- Not Going Out (2006) as Old Lady
- Magnolia (2006) as Mad Alice
- Doctor Who (2005) as Mrs Rossiter
- Doctors and Nurses (2004) as Gladys
- 15 Storeys High (2002)
- The Tea Party (2002) as Hilda
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) as Augusta Longbottom (uncredited)
- Roger Roger (1996) as Lady
- Tracey Ullman: A Class Act (1993)
- The Witches (1990) as Lady #2
- Shoot the Revolution (1990) as Woman at TV Station
- Edvard (1988) as Maid
- The Fools on the Hill (1986) as Ellen Townsend
- EastEnders (1985) as Freda
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Leila Hoffman best known for?
Leila Hoffman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Ann Droid (2026), Beyond Paradise (2023), Prevenge (2017), Speechless (2016).
When and where was Leila Hoffman born?
Leila Hoffman was born on June 11, 1934 in Hackney, London, England, UK.
How many credits does Leila Hoffman have?
Leila Hoffman has accumulated over 35 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1985 to 2026.
What is Leila Hoffman's background in cinema and television?
Leila Hoffman, also known by her maiden name Rothstein, is an English comedian, actress, and writer. She was born on June 11, 1934, in Hackney, London, England, United Kingdom. As an actress, she has thirty-three known credits. Among her television roles, she starred as the widowed neighbour Dot Treacher in the BBC Thr...
Leila Hoffman by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Skins (2007) as Granny — aged about 73
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) as Augusta Longbottom (uncredited) — aged about 67
- How Not to Live Your Life (2008) as Mrs. Treacher — aged about 74
- Doctor Who (2005) as Mrs Rossiter — aged about 71
- Not Going Out (2006) as Old Lady — aged about 72
- Beyond Paradise (2023) as Maud Bernberg — aged about 89
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