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Rick Hoffman

b. 1970

American actor

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Born 1970. Rick Hoffman is an American actor, film actor and television actor.

Rick Hoffman (born June 12, 1970 ) is an American actor. He is known for playing Jerry Best in the Fox sitcom The Bernie Mac Show (2002–2005), Chase Chapman in the ABC comedy series Samantha Who? (2007–2009) and Louis Litt in the USA Network legal drama series Suits (2011–2019).

Early life Hoffman was born in New York City to Charles and Gail Hoffman. He grew up in a Jewish family in Roslyn Heights on Long Island with his brother Jeff Hoffman. He graduated from The Wheatley School in Old Westbury, before attending the University of Arizona, majoring in theater arts. After graduating, he moved to Los Angeles, California, to start an acting career.

Career Hoffman was cast in his first role, as a security guard in Conspiracy Theory, in 1997. He had some other small roles until he received a main role as Freddie Sacker on Darren Star's short-lived Wall Street series The $treet in 2000, which was pulled from the airwaves after seven episodes, but which allowed him to quit his job waiting tables and move back to New York. His subsequent TV roles included Terry Loomis on the short-lived Steven Bochco law drama Philly in 2001–2002, Jerry Best in The Bernie Mac Show (2002–2005), Patrick Van Dorn on the John Stamos comedy Jake in Progress (2004–2005) '''''

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University of Arizona, The Wheatley School
Also known as
Richard Edward Hoffman

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Rick Hoffman?

American actor

When was Rick Hoffman born?

Rick Hoffman was born on 12 June 1970 in New York City.

What is Rick Hoffman's occupation?

Rick Hoffman is an actor, film actor and television actor.

What nationality is Rick Hoffman?

Rick Hoffman is American.

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· Wikipedia: Rick Hoffman

· Wikidata: Q3431553

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