Sam Hoffman

Personal Info

Known For Director

Gender Male

Sam Hoffman

Biography

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.

Known For

Director

2019
Evil

as Director

2017
Humor Me

as Director

2014
Madam Secretary

as Director

2011
The Oranges

as Second Unit Director

2011
Hanna

as First Assistant Director

2009
2005
The Producers

as First Assistant Director

2004
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

as First Assistant Director

2003
School of Rock

as First Assistant Director

2002
Porn 'n Chicken

as First Assistant Director

2001
The Royal Tenenbaums

as First Assistant Director

2001
The Curse of the Jade Scorpion

as First Assistant Director

2001
Sounds from a Town I Love

as First Assistant Director

2000
Center Stage

as First Assistant Director

1998
The Object of My Affection

as First Assistant Director

1996
Sleepers

as Second Assistant Director

1995
Strange Days

as Second Second Assistant Director

1995
Dead Man Walking

as Second Assistant Director

1993
Rudy

as Second Second Assistant Director

1993
Carlito's Way

as Assistant Director

1993
Groundhog Day

as Second Second Assistant Director

Producer

2024
Good Times

as Associate Producer

2017
Humor Me

as Producer

2013
Begin Again

as Unit Production Manager

2013
Begin Again

as Executive Producer

2012
Moonrise Kingdom

as Executive Producer

2011
The Oranges

as Executive Producer

2009
Tenderness

as Unit Production Manager

2009
Tenderness

as Co-Producer

2009
2007
The Darjeeling Limited

as Unit Production Manager

2007
The Darjeeling Limited

as Line Producer

2006
Wedding Daze

as Producer

Actor

2001
1991
True Colors

as B.J.

Writer

2017
Humor Me

as Writer

Crew

2009