Dustin Hoffman Grows An Oscar-Worthy Beard!

Who's that little old man? It's screen legend Dustin Hoffman looking every bit of his 78 years! The National ENQUIRER caught Dustin shooting his new film "The Meyerowitz Stories" in New York City's East Village — but, yeah, it took a while to recognize him!

It kind of makes sense that Dustin had to grow a full beard and maybe pad on a few pounds to actually play his own age, though. The actor originally made his big breakthrough in 1967's "The Graduate" — where he played an idealistic young college grad despite being 30 years old. Then the late-blooming star followed that role with an iconic turn as an aging lowlife in "Midnight Cowboy." Hollywood has kept him working ever since!

Dustin can add "growing a beard" to his resumé, too! This was how the actor looked back on January 16 — less than two months ago! He only looked a little scruffy at the premiere of "Kung Fu Panda 3." Dustin still managed to bloom himself some fantastic facial hair in time for shooting his new film!

Meanwhile, costar Adam Sandler — who also worked with Dustin in 2014's "The Cobbler" — looks to have dropped a few pounds and added a mustache for his own turn in the movie. He's seen here with Dustin as the two artists talk to director Noah Baumbach.

Dustin didn't have to worry about drawing too many photographers. He's a veteran of the big screen, but the movie star managed to pass as just another New Yorker with his famous visage buried beneath a newsboy cap. You have to look closely to catch this Oscar-winner acting!