Sam Hoffman
- Known for
- Directing
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.
Filmography
Camp OrangeRay 2022
Actor
Humor Me 2017
Producer, Director, Writer
Begin Again 2014
Executive Producer, Unit Production Manager
Moonrise Kingdom 2012
Executive Producer
The Oranges 2011
Second Unit Director, Executive Producer
Hanna 2011
First Assistant Director
Old Jews Telling Jokes 2009
Creator, Writer, Director, Producer
Tenderness 2009
Co-Producer, Unit Production Manager
The Darjeeling Limited 2007
Line Producer, Unit Production Manager
Wedding Daze 2006
Producer
The Producers 2005
First Assistant Director
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou 2004
First Assistant Director
The School of Rock 2003
First Assistant Director
Porn 'n Chicken 2002
First Assistant Director
The Concert for New York City 2001
First Assistant Director
The Royal Tenenbaums 2001
as Paramedic, First Assistant Director
The Curse of the Jade Scorpion 2001
First Assistant Director
Center Stage 2000
First Assistant Director
The Object of My Affection 1998
First Assistant Director
Sleepers 1996
Second Assistant Director
Dead Man Walking 1995
Second Assistant Director
Strange Days 1995
Second Second Assistant Director
Carlito's Way 1993
Assistant Director
Rudy 1993
Second Second Assistant Director
Groundhog Day 1993
Second Second Assistant Director
True Colors 1991
as B.J.
Credits from TMDB.