Date of birth: August 8, 1937 (Age: 89 as of September 2026)
Height: 5’ 6” (167 cm)
Weight: 178 pounds (81 kg)
Shoe size: 8 (US)/ 41 (EU)
Hair color: Salt and pepper
Eye color: Dark brown
Dustin Lee Hoffman was born on August 8, 1937, in Los Angeles. His breakthrough performance in The Graduate was followed by acclaimed roles in Midnight Cowboy, Marathon Man, Tootsie and Wag the Dog.
Hoffman won Academy Awards for best actor for Kramer vs. Kramer and Rain Man. His career has also included stage work, television performances, voice acting and directing, establishing a body of work known for varied character roles.
The former article called Marathon Man simply “Marathon” and presented stories about starvation, long runs and deliberate sleep deprivation as established preparation details. That material was removed because it lacked context and should not be interpreted as health or training guidance.
Updated details
Biographical and career details were reviewed and the article text was updated on September 7, 2026. Historical measurements and past routine descriptions are identified as such.
