Person
Sam Hoffman
Directing
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
Madam Secretary
Director
Evil
Director
Elsbeth
Director
Sleepers
Second Assistant Director
Carlito's Way
Assistant Director
Groundhog Day
Second Second Assistant Director
Good Times
Associate Producer
The School of Rock
First Assistant Director
Furious
Executive Producer
The Royal Tenenbaums
Paramedic
Filmography
- 2026FuriousExecutive Producer
- 2024Good TimesAssociate Producer
- 2024ElsbethDirector
- 2022Camp OrangeRay
- 2019EvilDirector
- 2017Humor MeProducer
- 2014Madam SecretaryDirector
- 2014Begin AgainExecutive Producer
- 2012Moonrise KingdomExecutive Producer
- 2011The OrangesSecond Unit Director
- 2011HannaFirst Assistant Director
- 2009Old Jews Telling JokesCreator
- 2009TendernessCo-Producer
- 2007The Darjeeling LimitedLine Producer
- 2006Wedding DazeProducer
- 2005The ProducersFirst Assistant Director
- 2004The Life Aquatic with Steve ZissouFirst Assistant Director
- 2003The School of RockFirst Assistant Director
- 2002Porn 'n ChickenFirst Assistant Director
- 2001Sounds from a Town I LoveFirst Assistant Director
- 2001The Concert for New York CityFirst Assistant Director
- 2001The Royal TenenbaumsParamedic
- 2001The Curse of the Jade ScorpionFirst Assistant Director
- 2000Center StageFirst Assistant Director
- 1998The Object of My AffectionFirst Assistant Director
- 1996SleepersSecond Assistant Director
- 1995Dead Man WalkingSecond Assistant Director
- 1995Strange DaysSecond Second Assistant Director
- 1993Carlito's WayAssistant Director
- 1993RudySecond Second Assistant Director
- 1993Groundhog DaySecond Second Assistant Director
- 1991True ColorsB.J.
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