Hoffman's early education and training included gymnastics, ballet camps, the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and Herbert Berkoff Studios in New York.

Film acting work included Avalanche (1978),[3] Deadly Friend (1986),[4] Trust Me (1989) and Naked Gun (1988).

[5] Hoffman played the Hall Guard (Krueger) in Nightmare on Elm Street (1984),[5][6] and performed stunt work in I Wanna Hold Your Hand (1978), Motel Hell (1980), Resurrection (1980), Clue (1985), Alien Nation (1988), Mars (1997) and Mystery Men (1999).

The Screen Actors Guild, along with Barrie Howard the Chair of the Committee, sent them up to Sacramento told talk about the Twilight Zone accident.

Hoffman provided stunt coordination for student film productions for USC, Loyola Marymount University[9] and UCLA.

Judge Gary Klausner was then appointed to the case and the SAG Pension and Health Lawyers asked that the arbitration happen, which was approve.

Judge Carney has issued a statement that the SAG P&H must pay Ms. Hoffman all back Pension Payments and future ones.

She is the only SAG-AFTRA Member that has sued the Producer-SAG Pension and Health Plans and won in both cases [24] On March 31, 2022, Leslie's Hometown honored her by including her in the Walk of Fame.

The Plaque is displayed at Hotel Saranac 100 Main Street The theme that year was "Creepy Carnival".