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Abbie Hoffman(1936-1989)

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Abbie Hoffman
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Abbie Hoffman was born on 30 November 1936 in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Born on the Fourth of July (1989), Steal This Movie (2000) and Brand X (1970). He was previously married to Anita Hoffman and Sheila Karklin. He died on 12 April 1989 in New Hope, Pennsylvania, USA.
BornNovember 30, 1936
DiedApril 12, 1989(52)
BornNovember 30, 1936
DiedApril 12, 1989(52)
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Abbie Hoffman in Television (1988)

Known for:

Tom Cruise in Born on the Fourth of July (1989)
Born on the Fourth of July
7.2
  • Strike Organizer
  • 1989
Steal This Movie (2000)
Steal This Movie
6.4
  • Writer
  • 2000
Brand X (1970)
Brand X
6.2
  • Policeman (Lawren Order)
  • 1970
NET Playhouse (1964)
NET Playhouse
7.5
TV Series
  • Actor

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Actor

  • Tom Cruise in Born on the Fourth of July (1989)
    Born on the Fourth of July
    • Strike Organizer
    • 1989
  • We Can't Go Home Again (1973)
    We Can't Go Home Again
    • Brief glimpse (uncredited)
    • 1973
  • Brand X (1970)
    Brand X
    • Policeman (Lawren Order)
    • 1970
  • NET Playhouse (1964)
    NET Playhouse
    • TV Series
    • 1970

Writer

  • Steal This Movie (2000)
    Steal This Movie
    • book "To America with Love: Letters From the Underground"
    • 2000

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  • Born
    • November 30, 1936
    • Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
  • Died
    • April 12, 1989
    • New Hope, Pennsylvania, USA(suicide)
  • Spouses
      Anita HoffmanJune 2, 1967 - September 10, 1980 (divorced, 1 child)
  • Other works
    Article (with Jonathan Silvers): "An Election Held Hostage", "Playboy" (USA), October 1988, p.72-74+150-155.
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    • 2 Biographical Movies
    • 5 Print Biographies
    • 7 Portrayals
    • 1 Interview
    • 4 Articles
    • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

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  • Trivia
    One of the Chicago Seven
  • Quotes
    Avoid all needle drugs, the only dope worth shooting is Richard Nixon.

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