Elizabeth Hoffman

Elizabeth Hoffman

Deceased · Born: Feb 8, 1926 · Died: Aug 21, 2023

Known For

Dante's PeakDante's Peak
The River WildThe River Wild
Born on the Fourth of JulyBorn on the Fourth of July
Fear No EvilFear No Evil

Personal Details

BornFeb 8, 1926 Corvallis, Oregon, USA

Biography

Elizabeth Hoffman is a renowned American character actress, celebrated for her captivating performances and versatility on screen. Notably, she is best recognized for her recurring role as Beatrice Reed Ventnor, the mother of the main characters, portrayed by Swoosie Kurtz, Sela Ward, Patricia Kalember, and Julianne Phillips, on the popular NBC drama series Sisters, which aired from 1991 to 1996.

Career

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1997
Dante's Peak
Dante's Peak as Ruth
{"id":6999,"title":"Stargate SG-1","year":1997,"character":"Catherine Langford","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/stargate-sg-1","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/ihf1gbjfj2o0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/ihf1gbjfj2o0.jpg"},"released":1}
Stargate SG-1
Stargate SG-1 as Catherine Langford
{"id":3857,"title":"The River Wild","year":"1994","character":"Gail's Mother","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-river-wild","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/55mfkv4uupl0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/55mfkv4uupl0.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
The River Wild
The River Wild as Gail's Mother
{"id":159535,"title":"The Great Pretender","year":"1991","character":"Rose Outland","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-great-pretender-1991","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_159535.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_159535.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
The Great Pretender
The Great Pretender as Rose Outland
{"id":11091,"title":"Sisters","year":1991,"character":"Beatrice Reed","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/sisters-1991","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_11091.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_11091.jpg"},"released":1}
Sisters
Sisters as Beatrice Reed
{"id":60515,"title":"Silent Night, Deadly Night 3: Better Watch Out!","year":"1989","character":"Granny","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/silent-night-deadly-night-3-better-watch-out","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60515.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60515.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
Silent Night, Deadly Night 3: Better Watch Out!
Silent Night, Deadly Night 3: Better Watch Out! as Granny
{"id":5092,"title":"Born on the Fourth of July","year":"1989","character":"Passerby #1 - Democratic Convention","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/born-on-the-fourth-of-july","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/ptddqsti6c40.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/ptddqsti6c40.jpg"},"released":1}
Born on the Fourth of July
Born on the Fourth of July as Passerby #1 - Democratic Convention
{"id":505,"title":"Star Trek: The Next Generation","year":1989,"character":"Premier Bhavani","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/star-trek-the-next-generation","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6pirhh0cn7o0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6pirhh0cn7o0.jpg"},"released":1}
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek: The Next Generation as Premier Bhavani
{"id":5472,"title":"Nuts","year":"1987","character":"Dr. Johnson","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/nuts","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_5472.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_5472.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
Nuts
Nuts as Dr. Johnson
{"id":62353,"title":"Do You Remember Love","year":"1985","character":"Lila","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/do-you-remember-love","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62353.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62353.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
Do You Remember Love
Do You Remember Love as Lila
{"id":8515,"title":"The Winds of War","year":1983,"character":"Eleanor Roosevelt","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/the-winds-of-war","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5oqsgc13nsa0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5oqsgc13nsa0.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
The Winds of War
The Winds of War as Eleanor Roosevelt
{"id":63572,"title":"Fear No Evil","year":"1981","character":"Mikhail \/ Margaret Buchanan","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/fear-no-evil","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63572.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63572.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
Fear No Evil
Fear No Evil as Mikhail / Margaret Buchanan