Sam Hoffman

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.

Filmography

True Colors

1991

As B.J.

The Royal Tenenbaums

2001

As Paramedic

Production

Wedding Daze

2006

As Producer

Moonrise Kingdom

2012

As Executive Producer

The Oranges

2011

As Executive Producer

Carlito's Way

1993

As Assistant Director

Groundhog Day

1993

As Assistant Director

Humor Me

2017

As Director

Humor Me

2017

As Writer

Dead Man Walking

1995

As Second Assistant Director

The Producers

2005

As First Assistant Director

Tenderness

2009

As Co-Producer

Tenderness

2009

As Unit Production Manager

The Royal Tenenbaums

2001

As First Assistant Director

Humor Me

2017

As Producer

Begin Again

2013

As Executive Producer

Begin Again

2013

As Unit Production Manager

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

2004

As First Assistant Director

The Curse of the Jade Scorpion

2001

As First Assistant Director

Hanna

2011

As First Assistant Director

The Object of My Affection

1998

As First Assistant Director

Sleepers

1996

As Second Assistant Director

Strange Days

1995

As Second Second Assistant Director

Porn 'n Chicken

2002

As First Assistant Director

Center Stage

2000

As First Assistant Director

The Oranges

2011

As Second Unit Director

Rudy

1993

As Second Second Assistant Director

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