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Sam Hoffman

Producer, Actor, Director, Writer, Additional Credits
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.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Begin Again
  • Dead Man Walking
  • The Curse of the Jade Scorpion
  • The Oranges
  • Tenderness
  • Humor Me

Known For

  • Groundhog Day
  • The Royal Tenenbaums
  • Moonrise Kingdom
  • School of Rock
  • Sleepers
  • Carlito's Way
  • The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
  • Rudy
  • Madam Secretary
  • The Producers
  • The Curse of the Jade Scorpion
  • Dead Man Walking
  • Center Stage
  • The Oranges
  • The Object of My Affection
  • Evil
  • Wedding Daze
  • Tenderness
  • Humor Me
  • Every Day
  • Elsbeth

Sam Hoffman Filmography

2024
Good Times (2024) (TV Series) · as Associate Producer
2019
Evil (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2017
2014
5 Flights Up · as Executive Producer
2013
Begin Again · as Executive Producer
2012
Moonrise Kingdom · as Executive Producer
2011
The Oranges · as Executive Producer
2010
Every Day · as Executive Producer
2009
Tenderness · as Co-Producer
2006

2022
2001
The Royal Tenenbaums · as Paramedic
1991
True Colors · as B.j.

2024
Elsbeth (TV Series)
2019
Evil (TV Series)
2017
2014
Madam Secretary (TV Series)

2014
Madam Secretary (TV Series) · as Co-Executive Producer
2011
The Oranges · as Second Unit Director
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
Sounds from a Town I Love · 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 Director
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

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