Over a long career, Hoffman accumulated more than 200 screen credits.
His longtime friend and manager Brad Lemack confirmed the news to EW.
As I wrote on my Facebook page this morning about him, ‘Classy guy.

Basil Hoffman.Michael Lamont
Well-earned, respected career.'"
He eventually relocated to Los Angeles, where he found work on the big and small screens.
Over the course of his career, Hoffman accumulated more than 200 credits across television and film.
Beyond his work in front of the camera, Hoffman served as an acting teacher and coach.
He also penned three books on acting.