About
Sam Hoffman
Overview
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
Acting |
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| 2022 | Camp OrangeRay | Actor | N/A N/A |
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| 2001 | The Royal Tenenbaums | Actor | Paramedic | 73 Good |
| 1991 | True Colors | Actor | B.J. | 59 Average |
Directing |
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| 2017 | Humor Me | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
| 2011 | The Oranges | Directing | Second Unit Director | 56 Average |
| 2011 | Hanna | Directing | First Assistant Director | 65 Fair |
| 2009 | Old Jews Telling Jokes | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
| 2005 | The Producers | Directing | First Assistant Director | 60 Fair |
| 2004 | The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou | Directing | First Assistant Director | 69 Fair |
| 2003 | School of Rock | Directing | First Assistant Director | 70 Good |
| 2002 | Porn 'n Chicken | Directing | First Assistant Director | 58 Average |
| 2001 | Sounds from a Town I Love | Directing | First Assistant Director | 58 Average |
| 2001 | The Royal Tenenbaums | Directing | First Assistant Director | 73 Good |
| 2001 | The Curse of the Jade Scorpion | Directing | First Assistant Director | 63 Fair |
| 2000 | Center Stage | Directing | First Assistant Director | 62 Fair |
| 1998 | The Object of My Affection | Directing | First Assistant Director | 58 Average |
| 1996 | Sleepers | Directing | Second Assistant Director | 73 Good |
| 1995 | Dead Man Walking | Directing | Second Assistant Director | 69 Fair |
| 1995 | Strange Days | Directing | Second Second Assistant Director | 67 Fair |
| 1993 | Carlito's Way | Directing | Assistant Director | 75 Good |
| 1993 | Rudy | Directing | Second Second Assistant Director | 67 Fair |
| 1993 | Groundhog Day | Directing | Second Second Assistant Director | 75 Good |
Writing |
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| 2017 | Humor Me | Writing | Writer | 59 Average |
| 2009 | Old Jews Telling Jokes | Writing | Writer | 59 Average |
Production |
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| 2024 | Good Times | Production | Associate Producer | 68 Fair |
| 2017 | Humor Me | Production | Producer | 59 Average |
| 2014 | Begin Again | Production | Executive Producer | 70 Good |
| 2014 | Begin Again | Production | Unit Production Manager | 70 Good |
| 2012 | Moonrise Kingdom | Production | Executive Producer | 75 Good |
| 2011 | The Oranges | Production | Executive Producer | 56 Average |
| 2009 | Old Jews Telling Jokes | Production | Producer | 59 Average |
| 2009 | Tenderness | Production | Co-Producer | 57 Average |
| 2009 | Tenderness | Production | Unit Production Manager | 57 Average |
| 2007 | The Darjeeling Limited | Production | Line Producer | 70 Good |
| 2007 | The Darjeeling Limited | Production | Unit Production Manager | 70 Good |
| 2006 | Wedding Daze | Production | Producer | 57 Average |
Crew |
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| 2009 | Old Jews Telling Jokes | Crew | Creator | 59 Average |