Rick Hoffman was born in 1970 in New York City. He was raised in Roslyn Heights, New York, and is of Jewish heritage. His parents are Charlie and Gail Hoffman, and he has a younger brother named Jeff. Hoffman graduated from The Wheatley School in Old Westbury, New York, before studying at the University of Arizona. Following his graduation, he relocated to Los Angeles, California, to pursue an acting career.
Hoffman began his professional acting career in 1997 with a small role as a security guard in the film Conspiracy Theory. He continued to land minor roles before securing his first significant part as Freddie Sacker in the short-lived financial drama series The Street, created by Darren Star in 2000. Although the show was canceled after just seven episodes, it marked an important step in his career. Afterward, Hoffman left his job waiting tables and moved back to New York to pursue more television roles.
Hoffman built a steady career in television with recurring and guest appearances in popular series. He portrayed Terry Loomis in Steven Bochco's legal drama Philly, Jerry Best in The Bernie Mac Show, and appeared alongside John Stamos in Jake in Progress. He also played Chase Chapman in the ABC comedy Samantha Who?
Hoffman has accumulated numerous guest roles in shows such as Lie to Me, Without a Trace, Crossing Jordan, NCIS, Law & Order, The Pretender, Chuck, and CSI: Miami. His film credits include The Condemned, Cellular, Hostel, Blood Work, and The Day After Tomorrow.
| Birth Date: | 12 Jun, 1970 |
| Age: | 49 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Film actor Television actor |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | New York City |
| residence: | Roslyn Heights Los Angeles |
| Education: | University of Arizona The Wheatley School |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American actor |
| Net Worth 2021: | 1 million |
