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.
Known for
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Camp OrangeRay
True Colors
B.J.
The Royal Tenenbaums
Paramedic
Wedding Daze
Producer
Moonrise Kingdom
Executive Producer
The Oranges
Second Unit Director
The Producers
First Assistant Director
Tenderness
Co-Producer
Humor Me
Producer
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
First Assistant Director
Begin Again
Executive Producer
The Curse of the Jade Scorpion
First Assistant Director
Hanna
First Assistant Director
Rudy
Second Second Assistant Director
The Object of My Affection
First Assistant Director
Sleepers
Second Assistant Director
Carlito's Way
Assistant Director
Strange Days
Second Second Assistant Director
The Darjeeling Limited
Line Producer
Porn 'n Chicken
First Assistant Director
Groundhog Day
Second Second Assistant Director
Sounds from a Town I Love
First Assistant Director
Center Stage
First Assistant Director
Old Jews Telling Jokes
Writer