Brant von Hoffman

Brant von Hoffman
Born
Occupation(s)Film and television actor
Years active1981–2004

Brant von Hoffman is an American film and television actor. He is best known for playing Cadet/Sgt. Kyle Blankes in the films Police Academy and Police Academy 3: Back in Training.

Life and career

Von Hoffman was born in the United States. He began his screen career in 1981, appearing in the ABC drama television series 240-Robert. The next year, he played as Bennett in an episode of the ABC sitcom television series Laverne & Shirley.[1]

Later in his career, Von Hoffman guest-starred in television programs including Riptide, The John Larroquette Show, Lottery!, Hunter and Home Improvement. He also appeared in films such as Police Academy, Police Academy 3: Back in Training, The Further Adventures of Tennessee Buck (as Ken Manchester),[2][3] Dudley Do-Right, Guilty by Association and Rustlers' Rhapsody.[4][5]

Von Hoffman retired from acting in 2004, last appearing in the Fox satirical sitcom television series Arrested Development.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Brant von Hoffman". TV Guide. Retrieved August 9, 2025.
  2. ^ Sussman, Todd (April 11, 1988). "This 'Buck' should pass quickly from the screen". The Miami News. Miami, Florida. p. 23. Retrieved August 9, 2025 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  3. ^ Fulda, Daniel. Pape, Walter, ed. (2001). Das andere Essen: Kannibalismus als Motiv und Metapher in der Literatur (in German). Rombach. p. 523. ISBN 9783793092582 – via Google Books.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: editors list (link)
  4. ^ Nave, Howie (May 17, 2013). "Charles Fleischer and Brant Von Hoffman to appear at the Improv". Tahoe Daily Tribune. Retrieved August 9, 2025.
  5. ^ Bruckner, Ulrich (2002). Für ein paar Leichen mehr: der Italo-Western von seinen Anfängen bis heute (in German). Schwarzkopf & Schwarzkopf. p. 499. ISBN 9783896024169 – via Google Books.