Rick Hoffman is an American film and television actor best known for playing Louis Litt, the sharp-tongued attorney in the legal drama Suits. He has also appeared in The Bernie Mac Show, Samantha Who?, Billions and films including Hostel, Cellular and The Condemned. This biography covers his background, education, career highlights and commonly reported physical statistics.
Hoffman was born on June 12, 1970, in New York City and grew up in Roslyn Heights, New York. The University of Arizona identifies him as an alumnus of its acting program. He moved to Los Angeles after college to pursue professional acting.
Public biographical listings report Hoffman’s height as 5 feet 9½ inches (1.77 m). Other measurements, including weight and shoe size, are less consistently documented, so they should be treated as estimates rather than confirmed personal information.
Rick Hoffman
Rick Hoffman Personal Details
- Date Of Birth: June 12, 1970
- Birth Place: New York, New York, USA
- Birth Name: Rick Edward Hoffman (listed by IMDb)
- Nickname: Rick
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
- Occupation: Actor
- Nationality: American
- Hair Color: Brown (reported in entertainment profiles)
- Eye Color: Hazel (reported in entertainment profiles)
Rick Hoffman Height, Weight and Body Statistics
- Height: 5′ 9½″ (1.77 m), as listed by IMDb
- Weight: 77 kg (170 lb), reported by some celebrity-biography sites; not independently confirmed
- Shoe Size: US 10, reported by some celebrity-biography sites; not independently confirmed
Rick Hoffman Family Details
- Father: Charlie Hoffman
- Mother: Gail Hoffman
- Spouse: No reliable public confirmation located
- Children: One son, according to public entertainment biographies
- Siblings: Jeff Hoffman (brother, listed by IMDb)
Rick Hoffman Education
- The Wheatley School, Old Westbury, NY
- University of Arizona
Rick Hoffman’s Acting Career
Hoffman built his career through guest appearances and supporting roles before becoming widely recognized on television. One early career milestone was his role as Freddie Sacker in the drama The $treet (2000). He later appeared in series such as The Bernie Mac Show, Jake in Progress and Samantha Who?. His film credits include Blood Work, Cellular, The Day After Tomorrow, The Condemned and the horror film Hostel.
Rick Hoffman as Louis Litt in Suits
Hoffman’s best-known role is Louis Litt in the legal drama Suits, which originally aired from 2011 to 2019. Louis is a highly skilled corporate lawyer whose ambition, insecurities, loyalty and complicated relationships make him one of the show’s most distinctive characters. Hoffman’s performance balances sharp comic timing with more vulnerable moments, helping make Louis a fan-favorite character across the series’ nine seasons. Hoffman also reprised the role in the spin-off Pearson and later made a guest appearance in Suits LA.
Other Notable Film and TV Roles
Outside Suits, Hoffman appeared as Dr. Swerlow in Billions and has had roles in television dramas and comedies including Philly, Law & Order, Monk, CSI, Without a Trace and Ballers. His filmography shows a mix of comedy, crime drama, action and horror, rather than a career limited to one genre.
Education and Early Life
According to the University of Arizona’s alumni profile, Hoffman graduated from The Wheatley School in Old Westbury, New York, before studying acting at the University of Arizona, where he earned a BFA in Acting in 1992. After graduation, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting professionally. His path illustrates a gradual build through smaller roles before landing the part that brought him wider recognition.
Rick Hoffman Personal Life
Hoffman keeps much of his private life out of the public spotlight. Public entertainment biographies identify his parents as Gail and Charlie Hoffman and report that he has a son. Details about his relationships should not be treated as confirmed unless supported by a reliable, direct source.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Rick Hoffman?
Rick Hoffman was born on June 12, 1970. His age changes each year, so readers should calculate it from that birth date.
How tall is Rick Hoffman?
IMDb lists Hoffman at 5 feet 9½ inches (1.77 metres).
What is Rick Hoffman best known for?
He is best known for playing Louis Litt on Suits. His other credits include The Bernie Mac Show, Samantha Who?, Billions and films such as Hostel.
Where did Rick Hoffman study acting?
He studied acting at the University of Arizona and earned a BFA in Acting in 1992, according to the university’s alumni profile.
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Sources and Fact-Checking Notes
Career and education details in this article were checked against the University of Arizona alumni profile, the university’s School of Theatre, Film and Television profile, and IMDb’s biography listing. Height and some family details are based on public biographical listings; weight and shoe size are not independently confirmed by the university sources.
We aim to keep this biography useful and accurate. If a reliable primary source updates any detail, the article should be revised accordingly.