Sam Mendes
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Sam Mendes
Summary
Sam Mendes is a human[1]. Born in Reading[2], he… he was born on August 1, 1965[3]. He worked as a theatrical director[4], film director[5], television director[6], television producer[7], and screenwriter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.27% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46,812 views/month, #2,712 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Reading[2], Sam Mendes…
- Sam Mendes was born on August 1, 1965[3].
- Sam Mendes's mother was Valerie Mendes[10].
- Among Sam Mendes's spouses was Alison Balsom[11].
- A child of Sam Mendes was Joe Anders[12].
- Sam Mendes held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
- Sam Mendes's professions included theatrical director[4].
- Sam Mendes worked as a film director[5].
- Sam Mendes's professions included television director[6].
- Sam Mendes's professions included television producer[7].
- Sam Mendes's professions included screenwriter[8].
- Sam Mendes worked as a film producer[14].
- Sam Mendes's education included a stint at Peterhouse[15].
- Sam Mendes was educated at University of Cambridge[16].
- Sam Mendes's education included a stint at Magdalen College School[17].
- Sam Mendes received the Laurence Olivier Awards[18].
- Sam Mendes received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19].
- Sam Mendes received the Directors Guild of America Award[20].
- Sam Mendes received the Academy Award for Best Director[21].
- Sam Mendes received the Golden Globe Award for Best Director[22].
- Sam Mendes received the Knight Bachelor[23].
- Sam Mendes was a member of Writers Guild of America West[24].
- Sam Mendes was influenced by Orson Welles[25].
- Sam Mendes was influenced by François Truffaut[26].
- Sam Mendes was influenced by Alfred Hitchcock[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Reading[2], Sam Mendes… he was born on August 1, 1965[3]. His mother was Valerie Mendes[10].
Education
Educated at Peterhouse[15], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1284[30]; University of Cambridge[16], a collegiate university[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1209[33], headquartered in Cambridge[34]; and Magdalen College School[17], an independent school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1480[37].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include theatrical director[4], film director[5], television director[6], television producer[7], screenwriter[8], and film producer[14].
Recognition
Awards received include Laurence Olivier Awards[18], a group of awards[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1976[40]; Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19], a grade of an order[41], in United Kingdom[42]; Directors Guild of America Award[20], a group of awards[43], in United States[44], founded in 1938[45]; Academy Award for Best Director[21], an award for best direction[46], in United States[47], founded in 1929[48]; Golden Globe Award for Best Director[22], a class of award[49], in United States[50], founded in 1943[51]; and Knight Bachelor[23], a title of honor[52], in United Kingdom[53], founded in 1300[54].
Personal Life
Among Sam Mendes's spouses was Alison Balsom[11]. A child of him was Joe Anders[12].
Why It Matters
Sam Mendes ranks in the top 0.27% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46,812 views/month, #2,712 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
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[10].
Who was Sam Mendes married to?
Sam Mendes's spouses include Alison Balsom[11].
What did Sam Mendes do for work?
Sam Mendes worked as theatrical director[4], film director[5], television director[6], television producer[7], and screenwriter[8].
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].