Jobim Sampson is an acclaimed director, producer, and writer best known for his work in television and film. He began his career as an assistant editor on the film 'The Red Violin' in 1998. Since then, he has gone on to direct several award-winning films and television shows, including 'The Edge of Heaven', 'The Year of the Dog', 'The Good Wife', 'The Blacklist', and 'The Affair'.
Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1975, Sampson graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Film Studies and Production. After graduation, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the entertainment industry.
Sampson's first directing job was on the television series 'The Edge of Heaven', for which he won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series. He then went on to direct several feature films, including 'The Year of the Dog', 'The Good Wife', and 'The Affair'. He also directed the feature film 'The Red Violin', which won several awards, including an Oscar for Best Cinematography.
In addition to his directorial work, Sampson has also produced several films and television shows. He executive-produced the HBO series 'The Leftovers' and co-executive-produced the Netflix series 'House of Cards'. He was also an executive producer on the film 'The Big Short', which won an Oscar for Best Picture.
Sampson's work has been recognized with several awards, including a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series, a Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing in a TV Movie or Miniseries, and a Peabody Award for Excellence in Television.
Sampson continues to work in the entertainment industry, both as a director and as a producer. He is always looking for new projects to challenge himself and to reach a broader audience. He is an inspirational figure for aspiring filmmakers, reminding them that they can achieve their dreams as long as they stay determined and work hard.
