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“I lived below the official American poverty line until I was 31.”

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Dustin Hoffman, born on August 8, 1937, is a renowned American actor. Known for his exceptional acting skills and versatile character portrayals, he has received numerous Academy Award nominations and achieved great success in the 1970s and 1980s. more

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