Dustin Hoffman character traits for Raymond. Denby noted: "Hoffman, looking suddenly older and smaller, has developed a small shuffling walk for Raymond, with shoulder bent. His eyes don't make contact with anyone else's, and he flattens his voice to a dry nasal bark." "Rain Man" won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor for Hoffman, and Best Director for Barry Levinson. Having worked closely with Hoffman for two years on filming, Levinson offered some opinions about his skill as an actor: After "Rain Man", Hoffman appeared with Sean Connery and Matthew Broderick in "Family Business" (1989), directed by Sidney Lumet. The
Jake Hoffman Jake Hoffman Jacob Edward "Jake" Hoffman (born March 20, 1981) is an American actor, writer and director. Jake Hoffman was born in Los Angeles County, California, the son of actor Dustin and Lisa (née Gottsegen) Hoffman. In 2003, he graduated from NYU Film School. Since then, he has directed music videos, and written and directed short films, and is most known for his work as an actor. In 2006, he played the adult version of Ben Newman in the comedy fantasy film "Click", playing Adam Sandler's son. Hoffman and his father Dustin were cast as grandson and grandfather in the