Sam Hoffman
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.
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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
Groundhog Day
February 11, 1993
Moonrise Kingdom
May 16, 2012
The School of Rock
October 3, 2003
The Royal Tenenbaums
October 5, 2001
The Darjeeling Limited
September 7, 2007
Sleepers
October 18, 1996
Begin Again
June 27, 2014
Hanna
April 7, 2011
Carlito's Way
November 10, 1993
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
December 10, 2004
Strange Days
October 13, 1995
Dead Man Walking
December 29, 1995
Behind the camera25
- 2017Humor Me Producer, Director, Writer
- 2014Begin Again Executive Producer, Unit Production Manager
- 2012Moonrise Kingdom Executive Producer
- 2011The Oranges Second Unit Director, Executive Producer
- 2011Hanna First Assistant Director
- 2009Old Jews Telling Jokes Creator, Writer, Director, Producer
- 2009Tenderness Co-Producer, Unit Production Manager
- 2007The Darjeeling Limited Line Producer, Unit Production Manager
- 2006Wedding Daze Producer
- 2005