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Now, I'm simply working with people I want to work with. I just want to have good working experiences and let the dice fall where they may.

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Dustin Hoffman
Age: 87
Born: 1937
Born: August 8
Actor
Character Actor
Film Actor
Film Director
Film Producer
Stage Actor
Television Actor
Theatrical Producer
Voice Actor
LA
California
Dustin Lee Hoffman
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