Bern Hoffman

Bern Hoffman
Publicity Photo of Bern Hoffman
Born
Benjamin Bernard Hoffman

(1913-02-17)February 17, 1913
Maryland, U.S.
DiedDecember 15, 1979(1979-12-15) (aged 66)
Alma materJohns Hopkins University
Occupation(s)Film, television and theatre actor
Years active1937–1976
SpouseDiana Hoffman[1]
Children2[1]

Benjamin Bernard Hoffman (February 17, 1913 – December 15, 1979) was an American film, television and theatre actor. He was perhaps best known for playing "Earthquake McGoon" in Li'l Abner, both in the Broadway play and in the 1959 film.[2][3]

  1. ^ a b "Veteran Character Actor Bern Hoffman Dies at 66". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. December 17, 1979. p. 35. Retrieved November 13, 2021 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  2. ^ "Broadway's Best Bad Guy". Lancaster Eagle-Gazette. Lancaster, Ohio. November 13, 1957. p. 14. Retrieved November 13, 2021 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  3. ^ Crowther, Bosley (December 12, 1959). "The Screen: 'Li'l Abner'". The New York Times. Retrieved November 13, 2021.