Dustin Hoffman

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Characters played by Dustin Hoffman

Shifu — Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight (2022)

Wise panda master making a brief appearance in the series.

Shifu — Kung Fu Panda (2008)

Strict red panda master of the Jade Palace.

Harry Horowitz — Tuner (2026)

A former gifted musician and Niki's mentor who suffers a heart attack and becomes bedridden. His financial struggles motivate Niki to join the heist crew. He passes away during the story, leaving his estate and a share of the stolen funds to his wife.

Shifu — Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)

Wise and strict red panda master who trains the Dragon Warrior.

Abraham Simkin — The Cobbler (2014)

Abraham Simkin is Max's father, long believed to be dead after disappearing from the family. He secretly lives as Jimmy, watches over Max, and ultimately reveals that he faked his death. He reunites with Max, explains the stitching machine's history, and shows him the family's collection of shoes.

Shifu — Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024)

Strict red panda master who trains Po and the Furious Five, serving as a wise spiritual guide.

Captain Hook — Hook (1991)

Ruthless pirate captain obsessed with revenge against Peter Pan.

Shifu — Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016)

Wise red panda master who trains Po and the Furious Five in martial arts and spiritual discipline.

Raymond Babbitt — Rain Man (1988)

Charlie's estranged elder brother and an autistic savant. He inherits $3 million and follows strict daily routines. Possessing perfect recall and exceptional mathematical abilities, he assists Charlie in counting cards to win $86,000 in Las Vegas. It is revealed he once saved infant Charlie from hot water. Ultimately, he chooses to return to his mental institution, where Charlie promises to visit biweekly.

Shifu — Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five (2008)

Shifu assigns Po the task of teaching an introductory kung fu lesson and expects that Po may make little progress. He later returns, realizes he underestimated Po's talents again, and is also shown guiding Young Tigress through disciplined training so she can control her strength.

Bernie Focker — Meet the Fockers (2004)

Greg's eccentric, free-spirited father and retired lawyer.

Danny Snyder — Sleepers (1996)

Alcoholic defense attorney representing John and Tommy. He follows Michael pre-drafted scripted questions to cast doubt on witnesses and intimidate others, successfully securing an acquittal.

Career Overview

Dustin Hoffman has 183 screen credits in a career dating back to 1944. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Kung Fu Panda with 4 titles. Signature works include Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight, Kung Fu Panda, Tuner. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
183
Birth Date
1937-08-08
Birth Place
Los Angeles, California, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q42930), public domain (CC0).