Sam Mendes
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Summary
Sam Mendes was born on August 1, 1965[1], in Reading[2]. He has worked as a theatrical director[3], film director[4], television director[5], television producer[6], and screenwriter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.27% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40,214 views/month, #2,712 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Mother: Valerie Mendes[9]
- Spouse: Alison Balsom[10]
- Child: Joe Anders[11]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[12]
- Occupation: film producer[13], director[14]
- Educated at: Peterhouse[15], University of Cambridge[16], Magdalen College School[17]
- Award received: Laurence Olivier Awards[18], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19], Directors Guild of America Award[20], Academy Award for Best Director[21], Golden Globe Award for Best Director[22], Knight Bachelor[23], National Board of Review Award for Best Film[24], Society of London Theatre Special Award[25], Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Director[26], BAFTA Award for Best Direction[27]
- Member of: Writers Guild of America West[28]
- Influenced by: Orson Welles[29], François Truffaut[30], Alfred Hitchcock[31], Roman Polanski[32], Ken Loach[33], Francis Ford Coppola[34], Martin Scorsese[35], Ingmar Bergman[36], David Lynch[37], Paul Thomas Anderson[38]
- Sex or gender: male[39]
- Commons category: Sam Mendes[40]
- Residence: Dorset[41]
- Family name: Mendes[42]
- Given name: Samuel[43], Alexander[44]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Director[45], Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical[46], European Film Award for Best Non-European Film[47], European Film Award – People's Choice Award for Best European Film[48], Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[49], Academy Award for Best Picture[50]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[51]
- Topic has template: Template:Sam Mendes[52]
Product Details
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Type: Person[53]
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Country: GB[54]
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Began / founded: 1965-08-01[55]
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MusicBrainz ID: b9d34590-17f3-4927-9eb6-d5140216b3c4[56]
Why It Matters
Sam Mendes has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
FAQs
Where was Sam Mendes born?
Sam Mendes's place of birth was Reading[2].
Who were Sam Mendes's parents?
Sam Mendes's mother was Valerie Mendes[9].
Who was Sam Mendes married to?
Sam Mendes's spouses include Alison Balsom[10].
What did Sam Mendes do for work?
Sam Mendes worked as a theatrical director[3], film director[4], television director[5], television producer[6], and screenwriter[7].
Where did Sam Mendes go to school?
Sam Mendes was educated at Peterhouse[15], University of Cambridge[16], and Magdalen College School[17].
What awards did Sam Mendes receive?
Honors received include Laurence Olivier Awards[18], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19], Directors Guild of America Award[20], and Academy Award for Best Director[21].