Sam Hoffman
Producer, Actor, Director, Writer
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.
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
Filmography
| 2026 | Cupertino · as Executive Producer |
| 2026 | Furious · as Executive Producer |
| 2024 | Good Times (2024) · as Associate Producer |
| 2019 | Evil · as Executive Producer |
| 2017 | Humor MeOn Plex |
| 2014 | 5 Flights Up · as Executive Producer |
| 2013 | Begin Again · as Executive ProducerOn Plex |
| 2012 | Moonrise Kingdom · as Executive Producer |
| 2011 | The Oranges · as Executive ProducerOn Plex |
| 2010 | Every Day · as Executive Producer |
| 2009 | Tenderness · as Co-ProducerOn Plex |
| 2006 |
| 2022 | |
| 2001 | The Royal Tenenbaums · as Paramedic |
| 1991 | True Colors · as B.j. |
| 2026 | |
| 2024 | |
| 2019 | |
| 2017 | Humor MeOn Plex |
| 2014 |
| 2017 | Humor MeOn Plex |
| 2014 | Madam Secretary · as Co-Executive Producer |
| 2011 | The Oranges · as Second Unit DirectorOn Plex |
| 2011 | Hanna · as First Assistant Director |
| 2007 | The Darjeeling Limited · as Line Producer |
| 2005 | The Producers · as First Assistant Director |
| 2004 | The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou · as First Assistant Director |
| 2003 | School of Rock · as First Assistant Director |
| 2002 | Porn 'n Chicken · as First Assistant Director |
| 2001 | The Concert for New York City · as First Assistant Director |
| 2001 | The Royal Tenenbaums · as First Assistant Director |
| 2001 | The Curse of the Jade Scorpion · as First Assistant DirectorOn Plex |
| 2000 | Center Stage · as First Assistant Director |
| 1998 | The Object of My Affection · as First Assistant Director |
| 1996 | Sleepers · as Second Assistant Director |
| 1995 | Dead Man Walking · as Second Assistant Director |
| 1995 | Strange Days · as Second Second Assistant Director |
| 1993 | Carlito's Way · as Assistant Director |
| 1993 | Rudy · as Second Second Assistant Director |
| 1993 | Groundhog Day · as Second Second Assistant Director |