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