Dustin Hoffman through the years

Actor Dustin Hoffman arrives to the premiere of HBO's new series "Luck" at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California. (Jan. 25, 2012)

From acclaimed director Michael Mann and "Deadwood" creator David Milch, HBO's nine-episode season of "Luck" debuts Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012. The series is a behind-the-track look at the world of horse racing and gambling's denizens - owners, trainers, jockeys and gamblers, and stars Dustin Hoffman and Nick Nolte. Here, Dustin Hoffman.

Dustin Hoffman returns as Greg's eccentric father, Bernie Focker, in the third installment of the blockbuster series, "Little Fockers." (2010)

Paul Giamatti and Dustin Hoffman star in the Sony Classic movie "Barney's Version." (2009)

US actor Dustin Hoffman reacts after being awarded with the medal of Commander in the French Order of Arts and Literature by French Culture Minister Christine Albanel, unseen, during a ceremony at the Culture ministry in Paris. (Feb. 26, 2009)

"Last Chance Harvey," a romance between a struggling jingle writer and an abrasive British woman, directed by Joel Hopkins, and released by Overture Films. Pictured: Emma Thompson (Kate) and Dustin Hoffman (Harvey Shine). (2009)

Actors Dustin Hoffman, left, and Robert De Niro pose before the Ralph Lauren spring 2008 collection during Fashion Week in New York. (Sept. 8, 2007)

U.S. actor Dustin Hoffman, right, kisses his wife Lisa Gottsegen at the German premiere of the movie "Kung Fu Panda" in Berlin. (June 23, 2008)

Dustin Hoffman voices Shifu, the renowned trainer of the legendary Furious Five, in DreamWorks’ “Kung Fu Panda,” which will be distributed by Paramount Pictures in June 2008.

From left, American actors Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, and Jack Black pose at the photo call for the film "Kung Fu Panda" during the 61st International film festival in Cannes, southern France (May 15, 2008).

Mr. Magorium ( Dustin Hoffman) inspects his paper airplanes in "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium." (2007)

Bernie Focker (Dustin Hoffman), with his wife Roz (Barbra Streisand) meet their sons' inlaws, Jack Byrnes (Robert DeNiro) and his wife Dina (Blythe Danner) in " Meet the Fockers." (2004)

Attorney Wendall Rohr (Dustin Hoffman, left) confronts ruthless jury consultant Rankin Fitch (Gene Hackman) in "Runaway Jury." (2003)

Dustin Hoffman in "Confidence."

After an unexpected loss, Joe (Jake Gyllenhaal, right) is determined to be the perfect would-be son-in-law to Ben (Dustin Hoffman, left) in "Moonlight Mile." (2002)

Dustin Hoffman, second from left, poses with his family, daughter Jenna Cottle, left rear, wife Lisa, center, daughter Rebecca, sons Jake, second from right, and Max and youngest daughter Alexandra, left bottom, prior to the start of the 1999 American Film Institute Life Achievement Award celebration honoring Hoffman in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Feb. 18, 1999)

Dustin Hoffman, right, shares a moment with Jon Voight prior to the start of the 1999 American Film Institute Life Achievement Award celebration in Hoffman's honor in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Feb. 18, 1999)

AFI is giving Dustin Hoffman the life time achievement award on February 8, 1999. Photo of Hoffman at his home. (Feb. 1, 1999)

Sharon Stone, and Dustin Hoffman in "Sphere." (1998)

Actor Dustin Hoffman poses during an interview in New York. (Nov. 23, 1997)

Dustin Hoffman (L) and John Travolta in "Mad City." (1997)

Actor Dustin Hoffman in a scene from the movie 'Wag the Dog." (1997)

Dustin Hoffman jokingly points to his son Jake's nose at the premiere of New Line Cinema's new political satire, "Wag The Dog" in Los Angeles. (Dec. 17, 1997)

Brad Pitt (left) and Dustin Hoffman in "Sleepers." (1996)

Academy Award winning actor Dustin Hoffman portrays "Teach," a small time hustler in a scene from the film "American Buffalo." (1996)

Colonel Sam Daniels, M.D., (Dustin Hoffman) and Major Walter Salt (Cuba Gooding, Jr.) in the medical thriller "Outbreak." (1995)

Actor Dustin Hoffman, shown in a September 1993 file photo.

Dustin Hoffman (left) portrays Raymond Babbitt and Tom Cruise (right) plays Charlie Babbitt in "Rain Man." (1988)

"Tootsie" starring Dustin Hoffman. (1982)

Dustin Hoffman stars as Ted Kramer in "Kramer vs. Kramer." (1979)

Robert Redford, right, and Dustin Hoffman portray Washington Post reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein in the movie, "All the President's Men." (1976)

Jon Voight and Dustin Hoffman in "Midnight Cowboy." (1969)

Dustin Hoffman looks over the stockinged leg of actress Anne Bancroft, his seductress in this scene from "The Graduate." (1967)