Many critics felt that Hoffman, at 44, was too young for the role of 62-year-old Loman, and he admitted that it was a difficult role, but he nevertheless earned his third Tony Award nomination.
Hoffman was too young for the role of 62-year-old Loman. This was at 44. This was what many critics felt. It was a difficult role. This was what he admitted. He nevertheless earned his third Tony Award nomination.