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Dustin Hoffman: Career in pictures

Showing he could easily switch from drama to comedy, the "Kramer vs. Kramer" dad uttered an expletive he claims Bette Midler yelled to him as she raced to the stage to collect her award during his speech. But before he hit the podium for his speech, he acknowledged Justin Henry, the 8-year-old actor who played Hoffman's son in the film and had lost the awards for supporting actor and new male star of the year. Hoffman called awards shows "silly" and said, "They hurt the ones that lose and I think they relieve us that win." Henry and Hoffman at the Golden Globes in 1980.

Hoffman won his first Academy Award for his role as workaholic Ted Kramer, playing opposite Meryl Streep. The film follows the advertising man as his marriage dissolves and he learns to love and care for his son Billy, played by Justin Henry.  (File Photo / Los Angeles Times)

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A look at Dustin Hoffman’s onscreen work.

In his latest role, Hoffman tackles the world of horse racing as criminal gambler Chester "Ace" Bernstein. The series, created by David Milch, first aired Dec. 11, 2011.

In his latest role, Hoffman tackles the world of horse racing as criminal gambler Chester “Ace” Bernstein. The series, created by David Milch, first aired Dec. 11, 2011.  (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

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