Gaby Hoffmann Biography: Age, Partner, Children, Net Worth, Parents, Height, Movies & TV Shows

Gabrielle Mary Antonia Hoffmann also known as Gaby Hoffmann is an acclaimed American actress known for her work as a child star in films like Field of Dreams (1989), Uncle Buck (1989), Sleepless in Seattle (1993), and Now and Then (1995), and her acclaimed adult roles in Transparent (2014–2019), Obvious Child (2014), Wild (2014), C’mon C’mon (2021), and Eric (2024).

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Gabrielle Mary Antonia Hoffmann
• Stage Name: Gaby Hoffmann
• Born: January 8, 1982
• Age: 44 years old
• Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: Unknown
• Occupation: Actress
• Height: 1.70 m
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Anthony Herrera and Viva (Janet Susan Mary Hoffmann)
• Siblings: Alexandra Auder (half-sister)
• Spouse: Chris Dapkins
• Children: One
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $2.5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Gaby Hoffmann was born on January 8, 1982, in New York City, USA. She was brought up by her parents, Anthony Herrera (a soap opera actor known for As the World Turns) and Viva (Janet Susan Mary Hoffmann, a retired actress, writer, and former Andy Warhol superstar), in an artistic family environment at the iconic Chelsea Hotel in Manhattan until age 11.

She grew up with one half-sister, Alexandra Auder (an actress and dancer). Her ethnicity is Unknown, and her religion is Unknown (raised with cultural Catholic influences but lapsed). She attended P.S. 3 in the West Village and another school in Hell’s Kitchen for elementary education.

After moving to Los Angeles in 1994, she attended Buckley School and graduated from Calabasas High School in 1999. She later attended Bard College, earning a degree in literature in 2004.

Career

Gaby Hoffmann began acting at age four in commercials and debuted on film at six in Field of Dreams (1989). She found early success as a child actress in Uncle Buck (1989), This Is My Life (1992), The Man Without a Face (1993), Sleepless in Seattle (1993), Now and Then (1995), Everyone Says I Love You (1996), Volcano (1997), All I Wanna Do (1998), and 200 Cigarettes (1999).

After high school, she paused acting to attend college, returning with indie roles. Her adult career revived with Crystal Fairy & the Magical Cactus (2013), Obvious Child (2014), Wild (2014), guest arcs on Girls and Louie, and a starring role as Ali Pfefferman on Amazon’s Transparent (2014–2019). Recent highlights include C’mon C’mon (2021) and Eric (2024) on Netflix.

Awards and Nominations

• Young Artist Award: Best Young Actress Supporting Role in a Motion Picture (Field of Dreams, 1990, Won)
• Independent Spirit Award nomination: Best Female Lead (Crystal Fairy & the Magical Cactus, 2013)
• Gotham Award nomination: Outstanding Supporting Performance (C’mon C’mon, 2021)
• Various Young Artist and ensemble nominations for early films

Social Media

Gaby Hoffmann does not have social media accounts.

Personal Life

Gaby Hoffmann is 44 years old and her height is 1.70 m. She is in a long-term relationship with cinematographer Chris Dapkins since around 2012. They have one daughter, Rosemary Dapkins, born in 2014 at home. No marriage is confirmed, and no past relationships are prominently detailed publicly. She resides in Brooklyn’s Fort Greene neighborhood and keeps her family life private.

Net Worth

Gaby Hoffmann‘s net worth is estimated at $2.5 million USD. Her income primarily comes from acting in films and television series, including residuals from child-era hits like Field of Dreams and Sleepless in Seattle; prominent roles in acclaimed projects such as Transparent, Obvious Child, Wild, and C’mon C’mon; streaming royalties from Netflix and Amazon series; guest appearances on shows like Girls and Homeland; and independent film work over a 35+ year career.