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What movies is Dustin Hoffman most known for acting in?

Dustin Hoffman is known for a wide variety of roles, but here are some of his most iconic and acclaimed films:

Early Career:

* The Graduate (1967) - His breakthrough role, a classic coming-of-age story

* Midnight Cowboy (1969) - A gritty drama, for which he won his first Oscar

1970s:

* Little Big Man (1970) - A sweeping Western epic

* Straw Dogs (1971) - A controversial thriller

* Lenny (1974) - A biographical drama about comedian Lenny Bruce

* Marathon Man (1976) - A suspenseful thriller

* All the President's Men (1976) - A political drama about the Watergate scandal

1980s:

* Kramer vs Kramer (1979) - A powerful drama about divorce, for which he won his second Oscar

* Tootsie (1982) - A comedy classic where he plays a struggling actor who disguises himself as a woman

* Rain Man (1988) - A heartwarming drama about a self-centered man who discovers he has an autistic brother, for which he won his third Oscar

1990s:

* Hook (1991) - A fantasy adventure film

* Sleepless in Seattle (1993) - A romantic comedy

* Wag the Dog (1997) - A satirical political thriller

2000s and Beyond:

* Meet the Parents (2000) - A comedy classic

* The Score (2001) - A crime thriller

* Finding Neverland (2004) - A biographical drama about J.M. Barrie

* Stranger Than Fiction (2006) - A whimsical comedy

* Last Chance Harvey (2008) - A romantic drama

* Quartet (2012) - A drama about a group of retired opera singers

This is just a selection of Dustin Hoffman's notable films. He has starred in numerous other films across various genres, demonstrating his incredible versatility and range as an actor.

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