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.
Known For
Carlito's Way
(1993)
Assistant Director
Groundhog Day
(1993)
Assistant Director
Hanna
(2011)
First Assistant Director
Strange Days
(1995)
Second Second Assistant Director
Sleepers
(1996)
Second Assistant Director
The Royal Tenenbaums
(2001)
First Assistant Director
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
(2004)
First Assistant Director
The Producers
(2005)
First Assistant Director
Rudy
(1993)
Second Second Assistant Director
Dead Man Walking
(1995)
Second Assistant Director
The Curse of the Jade Scorpion
(2001)
First Assistant Director
The Object of My Affection
(1998)
First Assistant Director
Center Stage
(2000)
First Assistant Director
The Oranges
(2011)
Second Unit Director
Full Filmography
Directing
Carlito's Way
(1993)
Assistant Director
Groundhog Day
(1993)
Assistant Director
Rudy
(1993)
Second Second Assistant Director
Dead Man Walking
(1995)
Second Assistant Director
Strange Days
(1995)
Second Second Assistant Director
Sleepers
(1996)
Second Assistant Director
The Object of My Affection
(1998)
First Assistant Director
Center Stage
(2000)
First Assistant Director
The Royal Tenenbaums
(2001)
First Assistant Director
The Curse of the Jade Scorpion
(2001)
First Assistant Director
Porn 'n Chicken
(2002)
First Assistant Director
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
(2004)
First Assistant Director
The Producers
(2005)
First Assistant Director
Hanna
(2011)
First Assistant Director
The Oranges
(2011)
Second Unit Director
Humor Me
(2017)
Director
Acting
Production
Wedding Daze
(2006)
Producer
Tenderness
(2009)
Co-Producer and Unit Production Manager
The Oranges
(2011)
Executive Producer
Moonrise Kingdom
(2012)
Executive Producer
Begin Again
(2013)
Executive Producer and Unit Production Manager
Humor Me
(2017)
Producer
Writing