Dustin Hoffman Breaks Down His Most Iconic Characters
Dustin Hoffman joins GQ as he revisits some of the most iconic characters from his career so far: from his portrayal of ‘megasavant’ Kim Peek, known as Raymond Babbitt in the award-winning _Rain Man_ to his role as Bernie Focker in _Meet The Fockers._
“I heard [Robert] De Niro—who I greatly respected—wanted me to be in it,” recalls Hoffman of the noughties rom-com. Watch the full episode of GQ’s Iconic Characters as Dustin Hoffman breaks down his most iconic films.
Dustin’s memoir, _Look at Me,_ will be available for purchase starting November 10th, 2026
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00:00 – Dustin Hoffman’s iconic characters
00:19 – Rain Man: Raymon Babbitt
06:26 – Tootsie: Michael Dorsey
13:57 – The Graduate: Benjamin Braddock
20:26 – Meet The Fockers: Bernie Focker
23:09 – All The President’s Men: Carl Bernstein
27:19 – The Meyerowitz Stories: Harold
28:59 – Midnight Cowboy: Ratso Rizzo
37:04 – Hook: Captain Hook
40:02 – Marathon Man: Thomas Babington
*Credits:*
Director: Nick Collett
Director of Photography: Jack Belisle
Editor: Robby Massey
Talent: Dustin Hoffman
Senior Producer: Michael Beckert
Line Producer: Jen Santos
Production Manager: Evie Roop
Talent Booker: Randi Peck
Camera Operator: Jeremy Harris
Gaffer: Niklas Moller
Sound Mixer: Rachel Suffian
Production Assistant: Lucy Turner
Post Production Supervisor: Stella Shortino
Supervising Editor: Rob Lombardi
Assistant Editor: Fynn Lithgow
Executive Producer: Cara Marceante
Director, Creative: Nick Collett
Associate Director, Programming: Jeremy Clowney
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@KyleMartin-lv6or
November 12, 2026 at 4:30 am
who put this together, listing all Dustins' big movies and leaving out Kramer vs Kramer thats whack or Dustin approved and had a weird reason for omitting it. Thats not cool
@justinsuttles1048
November 12, 2026 at 4:30 am
He looks incredible for 89
@jjazz22
November 12, 2026 at 4:30 am
Not talked about as much, but they should have included Straight Time which Dustin has said is his favorite movie.
@ggbutterfly4
November 12, 2026 at 4:30 am
One of the best interviews. So insightful, humble, and interesting.
@jamesrichard6899
November 12, 2026 at 4:30 am
Did anyone ever met all those underage girls and women he sexually assaulted? It sounds weird that someone like him will sexually assault!
Just saying 🤷
@S1k94
November 12, 2026 at 4:30 am
"Look at me, look at me, look at me…"
@patrickcrowe5106
November 12, 2026 at 4:30 am
What about Shi-Fu? C'mon!! Seriously though, that character is so perfect BECAUSE of the actor who gave it a voice! You can feel the gravity of his wisdom, because of Dustin Hoffman!
@staying_in_flight
November 12, 2026 at 4:30 am
GQ, your hashtag says Rain MAIN.
@1Vurgas1
November 12, 2026 at 4:30 am
i love his grinning smile, hook, hook, hook
@christopherbova8109
November 12, 2026 at 4:30 am
Where was the movie Papillon ? Best movie ever
@kv99990
November 12, 2026 at 4:30 am
great but wish they'd talked about kramer vs. kramer
@thisisnotmyrealname4706
November 12, 2026 at 4:30 am
What a masterpiece this video was 🙌🏼 I kept hoping it wouldn’t end. Dustin is so captivating and passionate. And what stories! Hope he does more of these
@kimrrosen
November 12, 2026 at 4:30 am
9:41 Drag queens everywhere like girl why didn't you just go up to Harlem and hire an expert
@nibdis
November 12, 2026 at 4:30 am
This was brilliant. 🤗
@RealHumanBean4U
November 12, 2026 at 4:30 am
Legend
@Jimvanhise
November 12, 2026 at 4:30 am
When the interview got to HOOK I thought, oh, this is going to be rough because that film is awful, but all Dustin Hoffman says about HOOK is how he got the part! That made me laugh. He dodged a bullet!
@steveconn
November 12, 2026 at 4:30 am
1976-88 Dustin untouchable. Our top American actor.
@AudreyM1980
November 12, 2026 at 4:30 am
He's amazing to listen to. An artist,an expert who loves and is still excited by his craft.
@elitistsport2567
November 12, 2026 at 4:30 am
Go find the clip of him talking about Tootsie and him being choked up. Its fascinating and moving all at the same time
@IslaSprollie
November 12, 2026 at 4:30 am
Absolutely brilliant.
@docskate4312
November 12, 2026 at 4:30 am
"Look at me".
The absolute best.
@Heller103085
November 12, 2026 at 4:30 am
Im not gonna lie, one of my favorite underrated performances in a movie is his doctor in Outbreak…i freaking loved him in that movie
@MitchellEvans-jc6wx
November 12, 2026 at 4:30 am
Hoffman's still got the fire.
@MinaGreen8845
November 12, 2026 at 4:30 am
89 Dustin H0ffman 100 M
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@SpikeXtreme
November 12, 2026 at 4:30 am
Ratso Rizzo was a character i will never forget.
@4D-Man
November 12, 2026 at 4:30 am
Love Dustin's performances & his enquiring mind that gets a fix on finding the guy he's playing.
@ottohoffmanjr.2387
November 12, 2026 at 4:30 am
So many classics and important movies
@eitanr1983
November 12, 2026 at 4:30 am
Kramer vs Kramer and Lenny is missing!
@ogeenext
November 12, 2026 at 4:30 am
amazed kung fu panda didn't make the list
@ShahFace
November 12, 2026 at 4:30 am
One of the GREATEST!