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Samuel Alexander Mendes was born on August 1, 1965 in Reading, England, UK to parents James Peter Mendes, a retired university lecturer, and Valerie Helene Mendes, an author who writes children's books. Their marriage didn't last long, James divorced Sam's mother in 1970 when Sam was just 5-years-old... See full bio »

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in Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
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Filmography

Hide HideProducer (10 titles)
2012 Henry IV, Part 1 (TV movie) (executive producer) (post-production)
 
2012 Henry IV, Part 2 (TV movie) (executive producer) (post-production)
 
2012 Richard II (TV movie) (executive producer) (completed)
 
2010 Out of the Ashes (documentary) (executive producer)
 
2008 Revolutionary Road (producer)
 
2007 The Kite Runner (executive producer)
 
2007 Things We Lost in the Fire (producer)
 
2007 Stuart: A Life Backwards (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
2006 Starter for 10 (executive producer)
 
2002 Road to Perdition (producer)
 
Show ShowDirector (8 titles)
2012 Skyfall (post-production)
 
2009 Away We Go
 
2008 Revolutionary Road
 
2005 Jarhead
 
2002 Road to Perdition
 
1999 American Beauty
 
1996 Company (TV movie)
 
1993 Cabaret (TV movie)
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (4 titles)
2012 Skyfall (pre-production consultant) (post-production)
 
1998 Little Voice (director: original stage production)
 
1996 Company (TV movie) (stage director)
 
1993 Cabaret (TV movie) (stage director)
 
Show ShowThanks (5 titles)
2009 The Making of 'Away We Go' (video documentary short) (special thanks)
 
2009 Brief Interviews with Hideous Men (the producers wish to thank)
 
2008 A Discussion About 'Things We Lost in the Fire' (video documentary short) (special thanks)
 
2006 Background (video documentary short) (special thanks)
 
2001 The Anniversary Party (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (30 titles)
2010 The Library: A Further Exploration of the World of 'Road to Perdition' (video short)
Himself
 
2010 A Cinematic Life: The Art and Influence of Conrad Hall (video short)
Himself
 
2010 Días de cine (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 29 April 2010 (2010) … Himself
 
2009 The Making of 'Away We Go' (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2009 The Culture Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #11.7 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 Xposé (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #3.193 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 11 June 2009 (2009) … Himself
 
2002-2009 Charlie Rose (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Guest
– Dolly Parton (2009) … Himself
– Episode dated 1 January 2009 (2009) … Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 15 January 2007 (2007) … Himself
– Episode dated 26 February 2004 (2004) … Himself
– Episode dated 8 July 2002 (2002) … Himself - Guest
 
2009 The 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Nominee: Best Motion Picture - Drama & Best Director
 
2002-2008 HBO First Look (TV series documentary)
Himself
– The Making of 'Revolutionary Road' (2008) … Himself
– Jarhead (2005) … Himself
– The Making of 'Road to Perdition' (2002) … Himself
 
2008 A Discussion About 'Things We Lost in the Fire' (video documentary short)
Himself - Producer
 
2006 Film '72 (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 23 October 2006 (2006) … Himself
 
2006 Semper Fi (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2006 Jarhead Diaries (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2006 Background (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2006 Who Needs Sleep? (documentary)
 
2005 Magacine (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 5 November 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2005 2nd Annual Directors Guild of Great Britain DGGB Awards (video)
Himself - Honouree 'Lifetime Achievement Award'
 
2005 The 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
2005 Unscripted (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.4 (2005) … Himself
 
2003 The Laurence Olivier Awards 2003 (TV special)
Himself
 
2002 The Making of 'Road to Perdition' (TV documentary short)
Himself
 
2002 The 59th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
2001 Cannes: Through the Eyes of the Hunter (documentary short)
Himself
 
2000 American Beauty: Look Closer... (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2000 The 72nd Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Winner: Best Director (also archive footage)
 
2000 Still Tickin': The Return of A Clockwork Orange (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2000 The 57th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Winner: Best Director
 
1997 Brunch (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 4 May 1997 (1997) … Himself
 
1996 Company (TV movie)
Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (1 title)
2010 Live from Studio Five (TV series)
 

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Away We Go -- This is a clip from the movie Away We Go, directed by Sam Mendes. Access Hollywood: : -- John Krasinski sits down with Laura Saltman to chat about his new movie, "Away We Go." Plus, John talks about the season finale of "The Office." Skyfall -- Bond's loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost.
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Ran the Donmar Warehouse, a theatre in London (1993-2002). See more »

Publicity Listings:

6 Interviews  | 4 Articles  | See more »

Height:

5' 10" (1.78 m)
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Personal Quote:

Regarding his commitment to directing Jarhead without a personal soldiering background: "This is new territory to me, but I hadn't spent two days in American suburbia when I directed American Beauty. I only knew the script had an unusual and original voice and it was a challenge I wanted to take on... See more »

Trivia:

He was awarded the 2003 Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Best Director of 2002 for "Twelfth Night" and "Uncle Vanya" in repertory company at the Donmar Warehouse in London. See more »

Trademark:

Music scores from Thomas Newman See more »

Nickname:

Midas Mendes See more »

Star Sign:

Leo