Elizabeth Hoffman
Actress · Since 1974
Known for
The trade knows Elizabeth Hoffman as a safe pair of hands, the sort of performer whose absence a scene would feel. Steady hiring, not a single breakout, built this filmography. Ruth in 'Dante's Peak' remains the calling card. She has a part in 'Born on the Fourth of July' too. The career ran for 45 years from first credit to last.
Elizabeth Hoffman
Actress · Since 1974
6 Movies · 11 Series
The trade knows Elizabeth Hoffman as a safe pair of hands, the sort of performer whose absence a scene would feel. Steady hiring, not a single breakout, built this filmography. Ruth in 'Dante's Peak' remains the calling card. She has a part in 'Born on the Fourth of July' too. The career ran for 45 years from first credit to last.
TV Shows
Plays Beatrice 'Bea' Reed
Sisters
1991
Plays Judge Mary Russell
Matlock
1986
Plays Eleanor Roosevelt
War and Remembrance
1988
Plays Miss Mason
Little House on the Prairie
1974
Plays Catherine Langford
Stargate SG-1
1997
Plays Eleanor Roosevelt
The Winds of War
1983
Plays Jeanne Rubens
L.A. Law
1986
Plays Mrs. Moynihan
Blue Thunder
1984
Plays Premier Bhavani
Star Trek: The Next Generation
1987
Plays Thelma Atkins
Hunter
1984
Plays Mother Superior
The A-Team
1983
Latest Trailers
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Dante's Peak
Full Filmography 17
Stargate SG-1
Catherine Langford
1998Season 2
Stargate SG-1
Catherine Langford
1997Season 1
Dante's Peak
Ruth
1997
The River Wild
Gail's Mother
1994
Sisters
Beatrice 'Bea' Reed · 127 episodes
1991–
Born on the Fourth of July
Passerby #1 - Democratic Convention
1989
Silent Night, Deadly Night III: Better Watch Out!
Granny
1989
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Premier Bhavani
1989Season 3
Matlock
Judge Mary Russell
1989Season 4
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Elizabeth Hoffman still alive?
Elizabeth Hoffman passed away on August 21, 2023 at age 97.
What are the most famous roles of Elizabeth Hoffman?
Elizabeth Hoffman is best known for roles in Dante's Peak, Born on the Fourth of July, The River Wild.
How many movies has Elizabeth Hoffman been in?
Over a 42-year career (since 1981), Elizabeth Hoffman has appeared in 6 movies and 10 TV shows.
What was Elizabeth Hoffman's first movie?
The career of Elizabeth Hoffman began with Fear No Evil (1981).
What is Elizabeth Hoffman's most recent movie or series?
Elizabeth Hoffman's most recent release is Stargate SG-1, which premiered on July 27, 1997.
What TV shows has Elizabeth Hoffman appeared in?
On television, Elizabeth Hoffman has appeared in Stargate SG-1, Star Trek: The Next Generation, The A-Team, Little House on the Prairie.
Elizabeth Hoffman
1926-02-08 · Corvallis, Oregon, USA
Elizabeth Hoffman Is an American character actress. She is best known for her regular role as Beatrice Reed Ventnor, Swoosie Kurtz', Sela Ward's, Patricia Kalember's and Julianne Phillips' characters' mother, on the NBC drama series Sisters (1991–1996).