Sam Hoffman

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Sam Hoffman

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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-se…

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Groundhog Day

Groundhog Day

7.6 1993 Movie
Moonrise Kingdom

Moonrise Kingdom

7.7 2012 Movie
The School of Rock

The School of Rock

7.1 2003 Movie
The Royal Tenenbaums

The Royal Tenenbaums

7.5 2001 Movie
Begin Again

Begin Again

7.2 2013 Movie
Sleepers

Sleepers

7.6 1996 Movie
The Darjeeling Limited

The Darjeeling Limited

7.1 2007 Movie
Hanna

Hanna

6.6 2011 Movie
Carlito's Way

Carlito's Way

7.8 1993 Movie
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

7.1 2004 Movie
Strange Days

Strange Days

7.0 1995 Movie
Dead Man Walking

Dead Man Walking

7.3 1995 Movie

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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

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2026
    Furious

    TV show Executive Producer

  2. 2024
    Good Times

    TV show Associate Producer

  3. 2024
    Elsbeth

    TV show Director

  4. 2022
    Camp OrangeRay

    Movie

  5. 2019
    Evil

    TV show Director

  6. 2017
    Humor Me

    Movie Producer

  7. 2014
    Madam Secretary

    TV show Director

  8. 2013
    Begin Again

    Movie Executive Producer

  9. 2012
    Moonrise Kingdom

    Movie Executive Producer

  10. 2011
    The Oranges

    Movie Second Unit Director

  11. 2011
    Hanna

    Movie First Assistant Director

  12. 2009
    Old Jews Telling Jokes

    Movie Creator

  13. 2009
    Tenderness

    Movie Co-Producer

  14. 2007
    The Darjeeling Limited

    Movie Line Producer

  15. 2006
    Wedding Daze

    Movie Producer

  16. 2005
    The Producers

    Movie First Assistant Director

More credits
  1. 2004
    The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

    Movie First Assistant Director

  2. 2003
    The School of Rock

    Movie First Assistant Director

  3. 2002
    Porn 'n Chicken

    Movie First Assistant Director

  4. 2001
    Sounds from a Town I Love

    Movie First Assistant Director

  5. 2001
    The Concert for New York City

    Movie First Assistant Director

  6. 2001
    The Royal Tenenbaums

    Movie Paramedic

  7. 2001
    The Curse of the Jade Scorpion

    Movie First Assistant Director

  8. 2000
    Center Stage

    Movie First Assistant Director

  9. 1998
    The Object of My Affection

    Movie First Assistant Director

  10. 1996
    Sleepers

    Movie Second Assistant Director

  11. 1995
    Dead Man Walking

    Movie Second Assistant Director

  12. 1995
    Strange Days

    Movie Second Second Assistant Director

  13. 1993
    Carlito's Way

    Movie Assistant Director

  14. 1993
    Rudy

    Movie Second Second Assistant Director

  15. 1993
    Groundhog Day

    Movie Second Second Assistant Director

  16. 1991
    True Colors

    Movie B.J.