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-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.

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Assistant Director:
1993  Carlito's Way

Co-Producer:
1993  Carlito's Way
2009  Tenderness

Director:
1993  Carlito's Way
2009  Tenderness
2017  Humor Me

Executive Producer:
1993  Carlito's Way
2009  Tenderness
2011  The Oranges
2012  Moonrise Kingdom
2013  Begin Again
2017  Humor Me

First Assistant Director:
1993  Carlito's Way
1998  The Object of My Affection
2000  Center Stage
2001  Sounds from a Town I Love
2001  The Curse of the Jade Scorpion
2001  The Royal Tenenbaums
2002  Porn 'n Chicken
2004  The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
2005  The Producers
2009  Tenderness
2011  Hanna
2011  The Oranges
2012  Moonrise Kingdom
2013  Begin Again
2017  Humor Me

Line Producer:
1993  Carlito's Way
1998  The Object of My Affection
2000  Center Stage
2001  Sounds from a Town I Love
2001  The Curse of the Jade Scorpion
2001  The Royal Tenenbaums
2002  Porn 'n Chicken
2004  The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
2005  The Producers
2007  The Darjeeling Limited
2009  Tenderness
2011  Hanna
2011  The Oranges
2012  Moonrise Kingdom
2013  Begin Again
2017  Humor Me

Producer:
1993  Carlito's Way
1998  The Object of My Affection
2000  Center Stage
2001  Sounds from a Town I Love
2001  The Curse of the Jade Scorpion
2001  The Royal Tenenbaums
2002  Porn 'n Chicken
2004  The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
2005  The Producers
2006  Wedding Daze
2007  The Darjeeling Limited
2009  Tenderness
2011  Hanna
2011  The Oranges
2012  Moonrise Kingdom
2013  Begin Again
2017  Humor Me

Second Assistant Director:
1993  Carlito's Way
1995  Dead Man Walking
1996  Sleepers
1998  The Object of My Affection
2000  Center Stage
2001  Sounds from a Town I Love
2001  The Curse of the Jade Scorpion
2001  The Royal Tenenbaums
2002  Porn 'n Chicken
2004  The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
2005  The Producers
2006  Wedding Daze
2007  The Darjeeling Limited
2009  Tenderness
2011  Hanna
2011  The Oranges
2012  Moonrise Kingdom
2013  Begin Again
2017  Humor Me

Second Second Assistant Director:
1993  Carlito's Way
1993  Groundhog Day
1993  Rudy
1995  Dead Man Walking
1995  Strange Days
1996  Sleepers
1998  The Object of My Affection
2000  Center Stage
2001  Sounds from a Town I Love
2001  The Curse of the Jade Scorpion
2001  The Royal Tenenbaums
2002  Porn 'n Chicken
2004  The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
2005  The Producers
2006  Wedding Daze
2007  The Darjeeling Limited
2009  Tenderness
2011  Hanna
2011  The Oranges
2012  Moonrise Kingdom
2013  Begin Again
2017  Humor Me

Second Unit Director:
1993  Carlito's Way
1993  Groundhog Day
1993  Rudy
1995  Dead Man Walking
1995  Strange Days
1996  Sleepers
1998  The Object of My Affection
2000  Center Stage
2001  Sounds from a Town I Love
2001  The Curse of the Jade Scorpion
2001  The Royal Tenenbaums
2002  Porn 'n Chicken
2004  The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
2005  The Producers
2006  Wedding Daze
2007  The Darjeeling Limited
2009  Tenderness
2011  Hanna
2011  The Oranges
2012  Moonrise Kingdom
2013  Begin Again
2017  Humor Me

Unit Production Manager:
1993  Carlito's Way
1993  Groundhog Day
1993  Rudy
1995  Dead Man Walking
1995  Strange Days
1996  Sleepers
1998  The Object of My Affection
2000  Center Stage
2001  Sounds from a Town I Love
2001  The Curse of the Jade Scorpion
2001  The Royal Tenenbaums
2002  Porn 'n Chicken
2004  The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
2005  The Producers
2006  Wedding Daze
2007  The Darjeeling Limited
2009  Tenderness
2011  Hanna
2011  The Oranges
2012  Moonrise Kingdom
2013  Begin Again
2017  Humor Me

Writer:
1993  Carlito's Way
1993  Groundhog Day
1993  Rudy
1995  Dead Man Walking
1995  Strange Days
1996  Sleepers
1998  The Object of My Affection
2000  Center Stage
2001  Sounds from a Town I Love
2001  The Curse of the Jade Scorpion
2001  The Royal Tenenbaums
2002  Porn 'n Chicken
2004  The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
2005  The Producers
2006  Wedding Daze
2007  The Darjeeling Limited
2009  Tenderness
2011  Hanna
2011  The Oranges
2012  Moonrise Kingdom
2013  Begin Again
2017  Humor Me

Associate Producer:
2024  Good Times

Director:
2014  Madam Secretary
2024  Good Times

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