Where to watch Basil Hoffman in the UK
Find every Basil Hoffman film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 3 May 2026.
Basil Harry Hoffman (January 18, 1938 — September 17, 2021) was an American actor with a film and television career spanning five decades, mostly in supporting roles. He starred in films with many award-winning directors, including Alan Pakula and Robert Redford. He has also authored two books about acting, including Acting and How to Be Good at It. Hoffman was born in Houston, Texas in January 1938, the son of Beulah (née Novoselsky) and David Hoffman, an antique dealer. He graduated from Tulane University; and he spent two years at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City, rec…
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- Seinfeld (1989) as Wig Salesman
- Columbo (1971) as Jason Danziger
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Milton Overguard
- The West Wing (1999) as Congressman
- The Practice (1997) as Tucker's Atty. Art Hardiman (uncredited)
- M*A*S*H (1972) as Major Pfiefer
- Falcon Crest (1981) as Reverend Mustafa
- The Waltons (1972) as Prof Ranney
- Hill Street Blues (1981) as Ed Greenglass (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Desk Clerk (uncredited)
- Night Court (1984) as Duane Sedgwick
- Matlock (1986) as Gary Springer
- Barney Miller (1975) as Allen Korbel
- The Twilight Zone (1985) as Mr. Steward (segment "Button, Button")
- The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985) as Dr. Michaels
- Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (1997) as Gerald Stanley (segment "The Dresser")
- Kojak (1973) as Charlie Winston
- Sanford and Son (1972) as Store Owner
- Ellery Queen (1975) as Technical Print Man, Harry
- Sledge Hammer! (1986) as Sam Steinway
- Eerie, Indiana (1991) as Bert (uncredited)
- Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) as Longly (uncredited)
- For the People (2002) as Judge Olsen
- All the President's Men (1976) as Assistant Metro Editor
- Hail, Caesar! (2016) as Stu Schwartz (Accounting)
- The Artist (2011) as Auctioneer
- Kindred: The Embraced (1996) as Charon the Coroner
- Night Shift (1982) as Drollhauser
- The Box (2009) as Don Poates
- Switch (1991) as Higgins
- Down with Love (2003) as C. W. (uncredited)
- Ordinary People (1980) as Sloan
- Maggie (1981) as Dr. Louis Milton
- All of Me (1984) as Court Clerk
- Out of the Blue (1979) as Herman Donaldson
- Rio, I Love You (2014) as James (segment "La Fortuna")
- The Last Word (2017) as Christopher Georrge
- Comes a Horseman (1978) as George Bascomb
- The Electric Horseman (1979) as Toland
- Throwdown (2014) as Judge Eller
- My Favorite Year (1982) as Herb Lee
- Love at First Bite (1979) as Hotel Manager (uncredited)
- Communion (1989) as Dr. Friedman
- The Milagro Beanfield War (1988) as In the Governor's Office
- Lady Liberty (1971) as Willett (uncredited)
- Mommy I Didn't Do It (2017) as Otis Pell
- The Ratings Game (1984) as Frank Friedlander
- 3 Geezers! (2013) as Victor
- Lambada (1990) as Superintendent Leland
- Hefner: Unauthorized (1999) as Lawyer
- Beauty and the Beast (1987) as Trask
- Games Mother Never Taught You (1982) as Dwayne Hilson
- At Long Last Love (1975) as Movie Theatre Manager
- Jennifer: A Woman’s Story (1979) as Neil Turner
- Ellery Queen: Too Many Suspects (1975) as Fingerprint Expert
- Scout's Honor (1980) as Alexander
- Mimi & Me (1991) as Professor Sauer
- The Ice Runner (1992) as J.C. Kruck
- Love’s Dark Ride (1978) as Dr. Kanlan
- Culture (1997) as Editor
- Lucky Louie (2023) as Wilbert Moser
- The Great Ice Rip-Off (1974) as Richards
- The Elvira Show (1993) as Dr. Marvin Zislis
- Welcome Home, Jellybean (1984) as Mr. Rasmussen
- Cage Without a Key (1975) as Judge
- The French American (2015) as Monsieur Tissot
- Surreal Estate (2011) as Mr. Black
- Discovering Ella (2023) as Bob Stephens
- America on Parade (1976) Cast
- Third Act (2022) as Uncle Paul
- The Pineville Heist (2016) as Principal Parker
- When Life Gives You Lemons (2010) as Calvin Adams
- Mr. Roberts (2019) as Mr. Roberts
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Where can I watch Basil Hoffman films in the UK?
Basil Hoffman's films and TV shows are available across UK streaming services. Click any title in the filmography below to see exactly which UK service has it — Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, NOW, Sky, MUBI and more — updated daily.
What are Basil Hoffman's most popular films?
Most-watched Basil Hoffman films currently: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), All the President's Men (1976), Hail, Caesar! (2016), The Artist (2011), Night Shift (1982).
What TV shows has Basil Hoffman appeared in?
Selected TV credits: Seinfeld (1989), Columbo (1971), Murder, She Wrote (1984), The West Wing (1999), The Practice (1997).
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