Sam Mendes

Sam Mendes directs DreamWorks Pictures' and Twentieth Century Fox's Road To Perdition - 2002 Photo: Francois Duhamel

Biography

Born 08/01/1965

Because of his highly technical and visual theater productions in London and on Broadway, Sam Mendes made a smooth transition to film with “American Beauty” (1999), which earned him an Academy Award in his directing debut. Previous to his Oscar triumph, Mendes enjoyed a long and very successful...
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Awards

  • In 2003, received Laurence Olivier Award for Best Director
  • In 2003, received Laurence Olivier Award for Best Revival
  • In 2003, received Laurence Olivier Award for Special Achievement

Highlights

  • In 2009, Directed John Krasinski and Maya Rudolph in "Away We Go"
  • In 2008, Directed wife Kate Winslet, who reunites with Leonardo DiCaprio, in the drama "Revolutionary Road"
  • In 2008, Nominated for the 2008 Golden Globe Award for Best Director - Motion Picture (“Revolutionary Road”)

Family & Companions

  • Calista Flockhart: reportedly dated in late sping and summer 1999
  • Cameron Diaz: no longer together
  • Jane Horrocks: together c. 1992-1995

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