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John Hoffman
Writer

John Hoffman

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Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USABirthplace

Biography

John Robert Hoffman is an American actor, screenwriter, director and producer. He wrote and co-starred in the Disney Channel original film Northern Lights (1997).

Hoffman made his theatrical film debut (as both writer and director) with the MGM/Jim Henson Pictures comedy Good Boy! (2003), which opened at No. 3 at the U.S. box office and grossed $45.3 million worldwide on an $18 million budget. He was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award as part of the writing team for the 81st Academy Awards (2009).

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As a writer and producer, Hoffman has also contributed to the HBO series Looking (2014–2015) and the Netflix series Grace and Frankie (2016–2022). In 2021, Hoffman co-created the hit Hulu original series Only Murders in the Building with Steve Martin.

Hoffman played the Mad Hatter in Disney's Adventures in Wonderland (1992–1995).

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Known for

Filmography

  1. 2021Only Murders in the BuildingSeries: Writer, Director, Creator (10 episodes)
  2. 2015Grace and FrankieSeries: Writer, Director (5 episodes)
  3. 2014LookingSeries: Writer (3 episodes)
  4. 2008IgorFilm: Screenplay
  5. 2007Karl Rove, I Love YouFilm
  6. 2003Good Boy!Film: Director, Writer
  7. 1998Northern LightsFilm: Joe Scarlotti
  8. 1994Attack of the 5 Ft. 2 WomenFilm: Jeff Googooly
  9. 1994Fortune HunterSeries: Harry Flack (13 episodes)
  10. 1992The Larry Sanders ShowSeries: David (1 episode)
  11. 1992Adventures in WonderlandSeries: Mad Hatter (100 episodes)
  12. 1953The OscarsSeries: Writer (2 episodes)

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