Sam Hoffman
Hoffman produces and periodically directs the CBS drama Madam Secretary. He is also developing, with producing partner Frances McDormand, an adaptation of Michael Pollan’s best-seller The Omnivore’s Dilemma. Hoffman created the web series Old Jews Telling Jokes, which has been viewed over 50 million times, released on DVD, and broadcast on the BBC. His book, based on the series, is now in its sixth printing and the off-Broadway play derived from the series currently tours throughout North America. Feature films he has produced include Wes Anderson’s Moonrise Kingdom, John Carney’s Begin Again, and Richard Loncraine’s 5 Flights Up. Earlier in his career, Hoffman also assistant directed such acclaimed titles as The Royal Tenenbaums, School of Rock, Donnie Brasco, Dead Man Walking, and Groundhog Day.
Wedding Daze
(Producer)
Moonrise Kingdom
(Executive Producer)
The Oranges
(Second Unit Director)
The Producers
(First Assistant Director)
Tenderness
(Unit Production Manager)
Tenderness
(Co-Producer)
The Royal Tenenbaums
(First Assistant Director)
Humor Me
(Producer)
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
(First Assistant Director)
Begin Again
(Unit Production Manager)
Begin Again
(Executive Producer)
The Curse of the Jade Scorpion
(First Assistant Director)
Hanna
(First Assistant Director)
The Oranges
(Executive Producer)
Rudy
(Second Second Assistant Director)
The Object of My Affection
(First Assistant Director)
Sleepers
(Second Assistant Director)
Carlito's Way
(Assistant Director)
Strange Days
(Second Second Assistant Director)
Humor Me
(Director)
Humor Me
(Writer)
The Darjeeling Limited
(Unit Production Manager)
The Darjeeling Limited
(Line Producer)
Porn 'n Chicken
(First Assistant Director)
Groundhog Day
(Second Second Assistant Director)
Sounds from a Town I Love
(First Assistant Director)
Center Stage
(First Assistant Director)
Old Jews Telling Jokes
(Creator)
Old Jews Telling Jokes
(Director)
Old Jews Telling Jokes
(Producer)
Old Jews Telling Jokes
(Writer)
Dead Man Walking
(Second Assistant Director)
School of Rock
(First Assistant Director)
Madam Secretary
(Director)
Good Times
(Associate Producer)
Evil
(Director)