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The truth is, I've made about 30 movies in 30 years, and I've been criticized for 30 years for not making more movies.

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Dustin Hoffman
Age: 87
Born: 1937
Born: August 8
Actor
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Theatrical Producer
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Dustin Lee Hoffman
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