Sam Mendes
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Date of Birth:
August 01, 1965 (56)
Birth Place: ENGLAND
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Sam Mendes founded and ran the Donmar Warehouse in London for ten years. He was the founding director of The Bridge Project and Neal Street Productions.
His work has been seen at the National Theatre, RSC, Royal Court, Old Vic, Young Vic, BAM, the West End and on Broadway. Films include American ...
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Theatre Marquee unveiling for "The Lehman Trilogy" directed by Sam Mendes at the Nederlander Theatre on January 17, 2020 in New York City.
Theatre Marquee unveiling for "The Lehman Trilogy" directed by Sam Mendes at the Nederlander Theatre on January 17, 2020 in New York City.
Theatre Marquee unveiling for "The Lehman Trilogy" directed by Sam Mendes at the Nederlander Theatre on January 17, 2020 in New York City.
Theatre Marquee unveiling for "The Lehman Trilogy" directed by Sam Mendes at the Nederlander Theatre on January 17, 2020 in New York City.
Theatre Marquee unveiling for "The Lehman Trilogy" directed by Sam Mendes at the Nederlander Theatre on January 17, 2020 in New York City.
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Sam Mendes Biography
Sam Mendes founded and ran the Donmar Warehouse in London for ten years. He was the founding director of The Bridge Project and Neal Street Productions.His work has been seen at the National Theatre, RSC, Royal Court, Old Vic, Young Vic, BAM, the West End and on Broadway. Films include American Beauty, Road to Perdition, Jarhead, Revolutionary Road, Away We Go, Skyfall, Spectre, and 1917.
Awards include Academy Award Best Director, BAFTA Award, Golden Globe Award Best Director, 2 Tony Awards, 5 Olivier Awards, the Olivier Special Award, 3 Evening Standard Awards, Empire Inspiration Award, Directors Guild of America Award and the Shakespeare Prize.
He has also won the Director's Guild Award for lifetime achievement. In addition to The Ferryman, his production of The Lehman Trilogy is currently running at the National Theatre in London.
Sam Mendes Awards and Nominations
| Drama League Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Direction of a Play | ||
| Sam Mendes, The Lehman Trilogy | ||
| Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Director of a Play | ||
| Sam Mendes, The Lehman Trilogy | ||
| Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Direction of a Play | ||
| Sam Mendes, The Lehman Trilogy | ||
Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Director of a Play  |
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| Sam Mendes, The Ferryman | ||
| Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Director of a Play |
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| Sam Mendes, The Ferryman | ||
| Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Direction of a Play |
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| Sam Mendes, The Ferryman | ||
| Olivier Awards - 2018 - Best Director |
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| Sam Mendes , The Ferryman | ||
| Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Director of a Play | ||
| Sam MendesRichard III | ||
| Olivier Awards - 2010 - Best Musical Revival | ||
| Sam MendesLionel Bart’s Oliver! | ||
| Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Director - Play |
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| Sam Mendes, Uncle Vanya | ||
| Olivier Awards - 2003 - Best Director |
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| Sam MendesTwelfth Night | ||
| Olivier Awards - 2003 - Best Director |
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| Sam MendesUncle Vanya | ||
| Olivier Awards - 2003 - The Society's Special Award |
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| Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Director of a Musical | ||
| Sam Mendes, Gypsy | ||
| Drama Desk Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Director - Play |
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| Sam Mendes, Twelfth Night | ||
| Evening Standard Awards - 2002 - Best Director |
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| Sam MendesUncle Vanya | ||
| Evening Standard Awards - 2002 - Best Director |
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| Sam MendesTwelfth Night | ||
| Olivier Awards - 1999 - Best Director | ||
| Sam MendesThe Blue Room | ||
| Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Director - Musical |
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| Sam Mendes, Cabaret | ||
| Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Director - Musical | ||
| Sam Mendes, Cabaret | ||
| Olivier Awards - 1998 - Best Director | ||
| Sam MendesOthello | ||
| Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Director - Musical | ||
| Sam Mendes, Cabaret | ||
| Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Direction of a Musical | ||
| Sam Mendes, Cabaret | ||
| Olivier Awards - 1996 - Best Director |
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| Sam MendesCompany | ||
| Olivier Awards - 1995 - Best Director of a Musical | ||
| Sam Mendes, Oliver! | ||
| Olivier Awards - 1994 - Best Director of a Musical | ||
| Sam Mendes, Cabaret | ||
| Olivier Awards - 1993 - Best Director of a Musical | ||
| Sam Mendes, Assassins | ||
| Olivier Awards - 1993 - Best Director of a Play | ||
| Sam MendesThe Rise And Fall Of Little Voice | ||
Sam Mendes News
A STRANGE LOOP, COMPANY, TAKE ME OUT & More Win 2022 Drama League Awardsby Team BWW - May 20, 2022
The 88th Annual Drama League Awards will be presented in person at The Ziegfeld Ballroom on Friday, May 20, 2022, at 12:00PM. The 2022 Awards will recognize eligible Broadway and Off-Broadway (non-virtual only) productions that began preview performances between March 16, 2021, and April 23, 2022.
Pasadena Playhouse Announces 2022/2023 Season Featuring Six-Month Sondheim Celebrationby Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2022
Pasadena Playhouse Producing Artistic Director, Danny Feldman, has announced the 2022/2023 Season featuring a six-month-long celebration of the works and impact of Stephen Sondheim. The State Theater of California’s Sondheim Celebration will begin in January 2023 and extend into June.
THE LEHMAN TRILOGY & KIMBERLY AKIMBO Lead in Wins for 2022 Outer Critics Circle Awardsby Nicole Rosky - May 17, 2022
The Outer Critics Circle (OCC), the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers and national publications, is pleased to announce the winners of the 71st Annual Outer Critics Circle Awards, honoring the 2021-2022 Broadway and Off-Broadway season.
TFANA's Production of WEDDING BAND Starring Brittany Bradford, Thomas Sadoski & More Has Been Extendedby Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2022
TFANA has extended the run of Alice Childress’s Wedding Band, directed by Awoye Timpo, to May 22. (The production, which began previews April 28—postponed from an original date of April 23 due to two COVID-19 cases—was formerly set to close May 15).
2022 Tony Awards Nominations - Show by Show!by Team BWW - May 9, 2022
The nominations are in! Below, check out how each show fared individually in BroadwayWorld's list of nominations by show.
2022 Tony Awards Nominations- Live Reactions from Hugh Jackman, Jared Grimes, Patti LuPone, Sharon D Clarke & More!by Team BWW - May 9, 2022
Tonys time is here at least! The nominations for the 75th Annual Tony Awards were announced this morning by Adrienne Warren and Joshua Henry. This year's nominees are checking in with BroadwayWorld to tell us all about how they got the news. Check back for live updates!
A STRANGE LOOP, COMPANY, PARADISE SQUARE, MJ & More Lead The 2022 Tony Awards Nominationsby Team BWW - May 9, 2022
This year's Tony Awards nominations were announced this morning by Adrienne Warren and Joshua Henry and here they are, celebrating the best of the 2021-22 theatre season. The 2022 Tony Awards, hosted by Ariana DeBose, will be broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Sunday, June 12, 2022 (8:00 - 11:00 PM, LIVE ET/5:00 - 8:00 PM, LIVE PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming live and on demand on Paramount+.
Complete Cast Announced For Pre-Broadway A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Starring Will Swensonby Stephi Wild - May 2, 2022
Complete casting has been announced for A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical, as rehearsals begin today in New York ahead of the musical's world premiere, pre-Broadway engagement this summer at Boston's Emerson Colonial Theatre.
THE LEHMAN TRILOGY, HARMONY & KIMBERLY AKIMBO Lead Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominationsby Team BWW - Apr 26, 2022
The Outer Critics Circle (OCC), the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers and national publications, have just announced the nominees for the 71st Annual Outer Critics Circle Awards, honoring the 2021-2022 Broadway and Off-Broadway season.
2022 Drama League Awards Nominations Announced- Full List!by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2022
The Drama League today announced the 2022 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award.
Sam Mendes Videos
VIDEO: Brian d'Arcy James Talks WEST SIDE STORY and More on GOOD MORNING AMERICAby Stephi Wild - Dec 29, 2021
Brian d’Arcy James appeared as a guest on Good Morning America yesterday, Tuesday December 28. In the interview, the Broadway veteran talked about starring in West Side Story and on his upcoming projects.
VIDEO: Go Inside Opening Night of THE LEHMAN TRILOGY on Broadwayby Team BWW - Oct 15, 2021
Last night, the five-time Olivier Award® nominated epic play, The Lehman Trilogy, (finally) celebrated its triumphant Opening Night at the Nederlander Theatre. Starring Simon Russell Beale, Adam Godley, and Adrian Lester (in his Broadway debut), The Lehman Trilogy returns to Broadway after playing only three preview performances in March 2020.
VIDEO: The Stars of THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Talk Broadway Return on MORNING JOEby Michael Major - Oct 13, 2021
The Lehman Trilogy stars Simon Russell Beale, Adam Godley, and Adrian Lester appeared on The Morning Joe to discuss their return to Broadway, working with Sam Mendes, and more.
VIDEO: Bernadette Peters Returns to ZOEY'S EXTRAORDINARY PLAYLISTby BroadwayWorld TV - Apr 15, 2021
The series stars Jane Levy, Skylar Astin, Alex Newell, John Clarence Stewart, Andrew Leeds, Alice Lee, Michael Thomas Grant, Kapil Talwalkar and Mary Steenburgen.
VIDEO: Adam Pascal Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Dec 18, 2020
Watch as he chats with the incomparable Adam Pascal. Adam will soon join Seth Rudetsky for two very special concerts on Sunday, December 20 (8pm) and Monday, December 21 (3pm).
VIDEO: Michael C. Hall's Band Releases New Music Video For 'Come Talk to Me'by Stage Tube - Mar 31, 2020
Stage and screen star Michael C. Hall is now fronting a band! The Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum are made up of Michael plus two musicians he met on the set of Broadway's Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Peter Yanowitz and Matt Katz-Bohen.
VIDEO: Showtime Debuts Trailer for PENNY DREADFUL: CITY OF ANGELSby Stage Tube - Mar 6, 2020
SHOWTIME has released the official trailer for the eagerly anticipated drama PENNY DREADFUL: CITY OF ANGELS, premiering on Sunday, April 26 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. The series stars Tony® and Emmy® winner Nathan Lane, Natalie Dormer, Daniel Zovatto, Kerry Bishé, Rory Kinnear, Adriana Barraza, Michael Gladis, Jessica Garza and Johnathan Nieves. Tony and Golden Globe® winner and three-time Oscar® nominee John Logan, the creator, writer and executive producer of the Emmy-nominated series PENNY DREADFUL, continues in those same roles. Michael Aguilar (KIDDING) also serves as executive producer.
VIDEO: Watch a Behind-the-Scenes Featurette from Oscar-Nominated Film 1917!by Stage Tube - Jan 24, 2020
Sam Mendes, the Oscar®-winning director of Skyfall, Spectre and American Beauty, brings his singular vision to his World War I epic, 1917.
VIDEO: Allison Janney Talks Carol Burnett, Turning 60 & THE WEST WING on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!by Stage Tube - Jan 15, 2020
Allison talks about loving Carol Burnett, wanting to work with her, recently turning 60, “The West Wing,” and her new Amazon Prime movie Troop Zero.
VIDEO: John Cho & Issa Rae Announce the 2020 ACADEMY AWARD Nominationsby Stage Tube - Jan 13, 2020
These are the contenders for the biggest awards at the 2020 Academy Awards, which will take place on Feb. 9.
