Directing
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.
Acting credits
7.5Royal Tenenbaum and his wife Etheline had three children and then they separated. All three children are extraordinary --- all geniuses. Virtually all memory of the brilliance of the young Tenenbaums was subsequently erased by two decades of betrayal, failure, and disaster. Most of this was generally considered to be their father's fault. "The Royal Tenenbaums" is the story of the family's sudden, unexpected reunion one recent winter.
The Royal Tenenbaums
2001
6.2Two law school friends find themselves at odds when one becomes a Justice Department lawyer and the other goes into politics.
True Colors
1991
NRThis art drenched, music driven, Art-Rock-Doc follows the journey of artist/shaman Wendi Morrison; from a childhood in Hollywood, and a decade of headlining the Sunset Strip Rock Clubs, fronting her band: Mercury 5; Wendi walked away to the Forest.
Camp OrangeRay
2022
Behind the camera
5.6After losing the woman of his dreams, Anderson is convinced he'll never fall in love again. But at the urging of his best friend, he spontaneously proposes to a dissatisfied waitress named Katie and an innocent dare evolves into the kind of love that both have been looking for all along.
Wedding Daze
2006
5.7With an interminable case of writer's block and a personal family crisis, playwright Nate is forced to move into his father's retirement community.
Humor Me
2017
5.7With an interminable case of writer's block and a personal family crisis, playwright Nate is forced to move into his father's retirement community.
Humor Me
2017
5.7With an interminable case of writer's block and a personal family crisis, playwright Nate is forced to move into his father's retirement community.
Humor Me
2017
9.0An online TV show which features Jewish people over the age of 60 telling their favourite jokes.
Old Jews Telling Jokes
2009
9.0An online TV show which features Jewish people over the age of 60 telling their favourite jokes.
Old Jews Telling Jokes
2009
9.0An online TV show which features Jewish people over the age of 60 telling their favourite jokes.
Old Jews Telling Jokes
2009