Sam Hoffman

Sam Hoffman

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.


Movie Credits

Camp OrangeRay
Camp OrangeRay
2022
Humor Me
Humor Me
2017
Begin Again
Begin Again
2014
Moonrise Kingdom
Moonrise Kingdom
2012
The Oranges
The Oranges
2011
Hanna
Hanna
2011
Old Jews Telling Jokes
Old Jews Telling Jokes
2009
Tenderness
Tenderness
2009
The Darjeeling Limited
The Darjeeling Limited
2007
Wedding Daze
Wedding Daze
2006
The Producers
The Producers
2005
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
2004
School of Rock
School of Rock
2003
Porn 'n Chicken
Porn 'n Chicken
2002
Sounds from a Town I Love
Sounds from a Town I Love
2001
The Royal Tenenbaums
The Royal Tenenbaums
2001
The Curse of the Jade Scorpion
The Curse of the Jade Scorpion
2001
Center Stage
Center Stage
2000
The Object of My Affection
The Object of My Affection
1998
Sleepers
Sleepers
1996
Dead Man Walking
Dead Man Walking
1995
Strange Days
Strange Days
1995
Carlito's Way
Carlito's Way
1993
Rudy
Rudy
1993
Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day
1993
True Colors
True Colors
1991