In 1982 Hasbro and Sunbow Productions debuted GI Joe the Real American Hero in syndication. Zack Hoffman provided the voice of Zartan, the evil mercenary who worked for gold and all things that glittered. A master of disguise Zartan eluded GI Joe at every turn. Zartan became a fan favorite, as he and his gang, The Dreadnocks, rode into the night to do Cobra Commander’s bidding.

Zack started out dubbing Spanish Soap Operas into English for Telemundo. At the same time he was working with the Improv troupe “The LA Connection” and joined the Screen Actors Guild when Ingrid Bergman used his voice for a few characters in the English looping of the Oscar winning “Fanny and Alexander”.

Occasionally Zack will step out in front of the camera as he did in films like “Pee Wee’s Big Adventure” and “Untraceable”, or television show like “Highway to Heaven” and “The Fugitive”. He also got the privilege of being part of the Encarta Learning Language program for Microsoft creating the character Jack Butterfield. The interactive program was a big success in China and Japan.

On the Stage Zack has created a critically acclaimed one man show called “Tuxedo Man” which he performed to audiences across the country. He is also remember as Father Mark in the long running Seattle production of “Tony and Tina’s Wedding”.

Zack Hoffman has spent the last 30 years acting in the Pacific Northwest. His voice has been heard by everyone as he has worked in front of the microphone for companies such as; Microsoft, Tulalip Casino, Seattle Seahawks and Mariners, Lazy Boy Furniture, the Washington State Lottery and many more.

Join us August 1–2, 2026, at Camp Jordan Arena in Chattanooga/East Ridge, TN, as Zack Hoffman rides into JoeNooga for our celebration of all things G.I. Joe!

Don’t miss your chance to meet the voice behind Zartan himself!