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.
- Known for
- Directing
Known for
- Groundhog Day (1993) — Second Second Assistant Director
- Moonrise Kingdom (2012) — Executive Producer
- The School of Rock (2003) — First Assistant Director
- The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) — Paramedic
- The Darjeeling Limited (2007) — Line Producer
- Sleepers (1996) — Second Assistant Director
- Begin Again (2014) — Executive Producer
- Hanna (2011) — First Assistant Director
- Carlito's Way (1993) — Assistant Director
- The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004) — First Assistant Director
- Strange Days (1995) — Second Second Assistant Director
- Dead Man Walking (1995) — Second Assistant Director
- Evil (2019) — Director
- The Curse of the Jade Scorpion (2001) — First Assistant Director
- Rudy (1993) — Second Second Assistant Director
- The Producers (2005) — First Assistant Director