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1999
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Sir Samuel Alexander Mendes CBE (born 1 August 1965) is a British film and stage director, producer, and screenwriter. In 2000, Mendes was appointed a CBE for his services to drama, and he was knighted in the 2020 New Years Honours List.
- 1987–present
- Magdalen College School
Sam Mendes is a British-American director, producer and writer who won an Oscar for his debut film American Beauty (1999). He is known for his adaptations of musicals, such as Cabaret (1993) and Skyfall (2012), and his collaborations with actors like Ralph Fiennes and Judi Dench.
- January 1, 1
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- Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
May 1, 2024 · Sam Mendes, English film and theater director who was known for his innovative treatments of classic stage productions as well as for his thought-provoking films. His notable stagings included Cabaret, The Glass Menagerie, Othello, and The Ferryman. For the movie American Beauty, he won an Oscar for best director.
Learn about the life and career of Sam Mendes, a British director who won an Oscar for his debut film American Beauty (1999). Find out his family background, awards, trivia, quotes and more on IMDb.
- August 1, 1965
Nov 8, 2022 · Home. Movies. Movie Features. ‘Skyfall’ at 10: Sam Mendes Recalls How Shutting Down the Movie Led to Its Ultimate Success. The film faced an uphill battle — including studio MGM going bankrupt...
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Dec 19, 2019 · Sam Mendes on the Personal, Political Inspirations for ‘1917’: “The Winds That Were Blowing Then Are Blowing Now” For Sam Mendes, '1917' isn’t just another project, but one he’s been...
Feb 20, 2024 · Feb. 20, 2024. The British director Sam Mendes has signed on to direct not one but four biopics about the Beatles, each telling the story of the Fab Four from a different member’s point of view.
