Sam Hoffman
Directing · Producer · Executive Producer · Second Unit Director
Active 1991–present
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.
Filmography
Furious (2026) - Executive ProducerGroundhog Day (1993) - Second Second Assistant DirectorMoonrise Kingdom (2012) - Executive ProducerCarlito's Way (1993) - Assistant DirectorThe Royal Tenenbaums (2001) - Paramedic · First Assistant DirectorSleepers (1996) - Second Assistant DirectorThe School of Rock (2003) - First Assistant DirectorBegin Again (2014) - Executive Producer · Unit Production ManagerThe Darjeeling Limited (2007) - Line Producer · Unit Production ManagerThe Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004) - First Assistant DirectorEvil (2019) - DirectorHanna (2011) - First Assistant DirectorDead Man Walking (1995) - Second Assistant DirectorStrange Days (1995) - Second Second Assistant DirectorRudy (1993) - Second Second Assistant DirectorThe Curse of the Jade Scorpion (2001) - First Assistant DirectorMadam Secretary (2014) - Director · Producer · Unit Production Manager · Co-Executive ProducerCenter Stage (2000) - First Assistant DirectorThe Producers (2005) - First Assistant DirectorThe Oranges (2011) - Second Unit Director · Executive ProducerWedding Daze (2006) - ProducerThe Object of My Affection (1998) - First Assistant DirectorElsbeth (2024) - DirectorTrue Colors (1991) - B.J.