John Robert Hoffman, most often known simply as John Hoffman, is an American actor, screenwriter, director and producer. He wrote and co-starred in the Disney Channel original film Northern Lights (1997) and has written many unproduced screenplays, including Queen Bess, Indianapolis, In Harm's Way and Queen of the Jews.^[1]

Hoffman made his theatrical film debut (as both writer and director) with the MGM/Jim Henson Pictures comedy Good Boy! (2003), which opened at No. 3 at the U.S. box office and grossed $45.3 million worldwide on an $18 million budget.^[2] He was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award as part of the writing team for the 81st Academy Awards (2009).^[3] Hoffman has also contributed, as both a writer and producer, to the HBO series Looking (2014–2015) and the Netflix series Grace and Frankie (2016–2022).^[4][5] In 2021, Hoffman co-created the hit Hulu original series Only Murders in the Building, alongside Steve Martin.^[6]

Hoffman played the Mad Hatter in Disney's Adventures in Wonderland (1992–1995).^[7]

Filmography

• Attack of the 5 Ft. 2 In. Women (1994) as Jeff Googooly
• Fortune Hunter (1994) as Harry Flack
• Adventures in Wonderland (1992–94) as Mad Hatter / Copy-Catter Hatter
• Courthouse (1995) as Morgan / Justine's Assistant
• The Larry Sanders Show (1996) as David
• Northern Lights (1997) as Joe Scarlotti
• Only Murders in the Building (2021), series co-created with Steve Martin