Dustin Hoffman Biography

- While filming 'Finding Neverland' in 2004, Dustin lost the tip of his finger in an accident and had to continue filming on morphine.

- Before auditioning for the part in 'The Graduate', Hoffman was slated to play Leo Bloom in The Producers.

- Was considered for the role of Michael Corleone in 'The Godfather' in 1972.

- His parents named him Dustin after actor Dustin Farnum.