Sam Mendes
Birth Place: ENGLAND
Latest News on Sam Mendes:
Videos You Missed This Week: RAGTIME, WICKED, and More (Nov 8, 2024)
Eva Noblezada, James Lapine and More Join York Theatre Company Gala Honoring Bernadette Peters And Ted Snowdon (Nov 7, 2024)
Cheeyang Ng and Eric Sorrels Will Receive 20th Annual Fred Ebb Award (Nov 4, 2024)
Videos You Missed This Week: RAGTIME, WICKED, and More (Nov 8, 2024)
Eva Noblezada, James Lapine and More Join York Theatre Company Gala Honoring Bernadette Peters And Ted Snowdon (Nov 7, 2024)
Cheeyang Ng and Eric Sorrels Will Receive 20th Annual Fred Ebb Award (Nov 4, 2024)
BIO
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.
Photos
Playwright Jez Butterworth, Director Sam Mendes & The Cast of 'The Hills of California' including Laura Donnelly, Lara McDonnell, Helena Wilson, Nicola Turner, Ophelia Lovibond, Sophia Ally, Nancy Allsop, Leanne Best, Bryan Dick, Richard Short, David Wilson Barnes, Richard Lumsden, Ta’Rea Campbell, Sawyer Barth, Ellyn Heald, Cameron Scoggins, Max Roll, Erin Rose Doyle, Sadie Veach, Liz Pearce, Jessica Baglow, Liam Bixbany and Q. Smith
Date:
09/04/2024
From: Photos: The Cast of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Meets the Press
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Productions
Movies
Little Voice
[ 1998 ] director
[ 1998 ] director
Road to Perdition
[ 2002 ] producer
[ 2002 ] producer
Things We Lost in the Fire
[ 2007 ] producer
[ 2007 ] producer
Revolutionary Road
[ 2008 ] producer
[ 2008 ] producer
Shrek the Musical
[ 2013 ] producer
[ 2013 ] producer
1917
[ 2019 ] writer
[ 2019 ] writer
Empire of Light
[ 2022 ] producer
[ 2022 ] producer
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
winner
Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Direction of a Play
Sam Mendes, The Lehman Trilogy
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Director of a Play
Sam Mendes, The Ferryman
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Director of a Play
Sam Mendes, The Ferryman
winner
Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Direction of a Play
Sam Mendes, The Ferryman
winner
Olivier Awards - 2018 - Best Director
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!
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Director - Play
Sam Mendes, Uncle Vanya
winner
Olivier Awards - 2003 - Best Director
Sam MendesTwelfth Night
winner
Olivier Awards - 2003 - Best Director
Sam MendesUncle Vanya
winner
Olivier Awards - 2003 - The Society's Special Award
Sam Mendes
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Sam Mendes, Gypsy
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Director - Play
Sam Mendes, Twelfth Night
winner
Evening Standard Awards - 2002 - Best Director
Sam MendesUncle Vanya
winner
Evening Standard Awards - 2002 - Best Director
Sam MendesTwelfth Night
Olivier Awards - 1999 - Best Director
Sam MendesThe Blue Room
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Director - Musical
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
winner
Olivier Awards - 1996 - Best Director
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
Videos
Exclusive Video: Watch a Scene From THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2024
Video: Cast of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Explains the Story Behind the Play
by Joshua Wright - Jul 25, 2024
Video: Cast Members Talk THE LEHMAN TRILOGY on KPIX CBS News Bay Area
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 8, 2024
VIDEO: Brian d'Arcy James Talks WEST SIDE STORY and More on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Stephi Wild - Dec 29, 2021
VIDEO: The Stars of THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Talk Broadway Return on MORNING JOE
by Michael Major - Oct 13, 2021
VIDEO: Adam Pascal Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Dec 18, 2020
VIDEO: Michael C. Hall's Band Releases New Music Video For 'Come Talk to Me'
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2020
VIDEO: Watch a Behind-the-Scenes Featurette from Oscar-Nominated Film 1917!
by Sarah Leiber - Jan 24, 2020
VIDEO: Allison Janney Talks Carol Burnett, Turning 60 & THE WEST WING on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!
by Sarah Leiber - Jan 15, 2020
VIDEO: John Cho & Issa Rae Announce the 2020 ACADEMY AWARD Nominations
by Sarah Leiber - Jan 13, 2020
VIDEO: Nathan Lane Stars in the Teaser for PENNY DREADFUL: CITY OF ANGELS on Showtime
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 13, 2020
News
Videos You Missed This Week: RAGTIME, WICKED, and More
It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! Fall 2024 is here at last, which means that a whole new bunch of Broadway and off-Broadway shows are opening soon. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending November 8, 2024 with videos from Ragtime, Wicked, Suffs, and more!
It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! Fall 2024 is here at last, which means that a whole new bunch of Broadway and off-Broadway shows are opening soon. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending November 8, 2024 with videos from Ragtime, Wicked, Suffs, and more!
Eva Noblezada, James Lapine and More Join York Theatre Company Gala Honoring Bernadette Peters And Ted Snowdon
The York Theatre Company announced additional performers for its gala honoring Bernadette Peters and Ted Snowdon on November 11 at The Edison Ballroom, promising a memorable evening of celebration.
The York Theatre Company announced additional performers for its gala honoring Bernadette Peters and Ted Snowdon on November 11 at The Edison Ballroom, promising a memorable evening of celebration.
Cheeyang Ng and Eric Sorrels Will Receive 20th Annual Fred Ebb Award
The Fred Ebb Foundation will present the twentieth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels. Learn more about the award and the ceremony here!
The Fred Ebb Foundation will present the twentieth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels. Learn more about the award and the ceremony here!
Videos You Missed This Week: TEETH, SWEPT AWAY, and More
It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! Fall 2024 is here at last, which means that a whole new bunch of Broadway and off-Broadway shows are opening soon. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending November 1, 2024 with videos from Teeth, Swept Away, and more!
It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! Fall 2024 is here at last, which means that a whole new bunch of Broadway and off-Broadway shows are opening soon. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending November 1, 2024 with videos from Teeth, Swept Away, and more!
Exclusive Video: Watch a Scene From THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA on Broadway
The New York premiere of Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes, is currently playing Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre. Get a first look at footage from the production here!
The New York premiere of Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes, is currently playing Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre. Get a first look at footage from the production here!
Kevin Chamberlin to Perform at The Green Room 42 in November
THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present the New York City solo cabaret debut of three-time Tony nominated actor and singer Kevin Chamberlin in 'Finding the Joy,' for two performances. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present the New York City solo cabaret debut of three-time Tony nominated actor and singer Kevin Chamberlin in 'Finding the Joy,' for two performances. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Richard Short Shares Favorite Backstage Moments in THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA
As part of our Words From The Wings series, we're chatting with Richard Short from The Hills of California. Richard shared some of his backstage routines, must-haves, and more.
As part of our Words From The Wings series, we're chatting with Richard Short from The Hills of California. Richard shared some of his backstage routines, must-haves, and more.
Video: Bernadette Peters Remembers First Time Meeting Stephen Sondheim
Tony-award-winning performer Bernadette Peters visited Late Night with Seth Meyers on Wednesday to talk about her upcoming Carnegie Hall performance as part of their Originals Concert Series. She also recalled her first time meeting composer Stephen Sondheim. Watch the interview now!
Tony-award-winning performer Bernadette Peters visited Late Night with Seth Meyers on Wednesday to talk about her upcoming Carnegie Hall performance as part of their Originals Concert Series. She also recalled her first time meeting composer Stephen Sondheim. Watch the interview now!
Bernadette Peters to Join Pacific Symphony for the 2024-25 Pops Season Opener
Bernadette Peters joins Pacific Symphony for the 2024-25 Pops Season opener, performing classic show tunes and timeless melodies under the baton of Enrico Lopez-Yañez in Orange County. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Bernadette Peters joins Pacific Symphony for the 2024-25 Pops Season opener, performing classic show tunes and timeless melodies under the baton of Enrico Lopez-Yañez in Orange County. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Bernadette Peters to Appear on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS Next Week
Tune in to NBC next Wednesday, October 23 to see Tony-award-winning performer Bernadette Peters on Late Night with Seth Meyers. The episode will air 12:35/11:35c on NBC.
Tune in to NBC next Wednesday, October 23 to see Tony-award-winning performer Bernadette Peters on Late Night with Seth Meyers. The episode will air 12:35/11:35c on NBC.
New Block Of Tickets Released For Bernadette Peters Concerts at Two River Theater
Two River Theater has released a new block of tickets for the performances by Bernadette Peters. Peters has garnered numerous accolades including three Tony Awards, a Golden Globe, four Emmy and four Grammy Award nominations and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Two River Theater has released a new block of tickets for the performances by Bernadette Peters. Peters has garnered numerous accolades including three Tony Awards, a Golden Globe, four Emmy and four Grammy Award nominations and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Kelli O'Hara to Perform at Steppenwolf Theatre in April
Kelli O'Hara is set to perform at Steppenwolf Theatre in spring 2025. The Tony Award-winning actress will bring her Broadway talents to Chicago for two special nights. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.
Kelli O'Hara is set to perform at Steppenwolf Theatre in spring 2025. The Tony Award-winning actress will bring her Broadway talents to Chicago for two special nights. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.
Review Roundup: Did THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Dazzle the West End Again?
The landmark National Theatre and Neal Street production of The Lehman Trilogy, directed by Academy Award, Tony Award, and Golden Globe winner Sam Mendes, has returned to the Gillian Lynne Theatre for a strictly limited encore season this autumn. Hailed by The New York Times as 'a genuinely epic production', The Lehman Trilogy is a sweeping story of a family spanning generations and a company that changed the world.
The landmark National Theatre and Neal Street production of The Lehman Trilogy, directed by Academy Award, Tony Award, and Golden Globe winner Sam Mendes, has returned to the Gillian Lynne Theatre for a strictly limited encore season this autumn. Hailed by The New York Times as 'a genuinely epic production', The Lehman Trilogy is a sweeping story of a family spanning generations and a company that changed the world.
Kate Baldwin, Heidi Blickenstaff & More to Join SING HAPPY: THE LYRICS OF FRED EBB at Birdland
The Fred Ebb Foundation will present SING HAPPY: THE LYRICS OF FRED EBB, a special event celebrating the work of the renowned lyricist. Performers include Kate Baldwin, Heidi Blickenstaff, Telly Leung and more.
The Fred Ebb Foundation will present SING HAPPY: THE LYRICS OF FRED EBB, a special event celebrating the work of the renowned lyricist. Performers include Kate Baldwin, Heidi Blickenstaff, Telly Leung and more.
Review: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY, Gillian Lynne Theatre
One of my biggest bugbears in theatre is a production that remains on stage well past its welcome. Overlong and flabby shows do neither the audience nor the show itself any favours. It is therefore a huge endorsement for me to state that a production of nearly three and a half hours really is worth every second of your time.
One of my biggest bugbears in theatre is a production that remains on stage well past its welcome. Overlong and flabby shows do neither the audience nor the show itself any favours. It is therefore a huge endorsement for me to state that a production of nearly three and a half hours really is worth every second of your time.
Video: Inside Opening Night of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA
The Hills of California are alive on Broadway! Jez Butterworth's new play celebrated its opening night earlier this week at the Broadhurst Theatre. Watch as we take you inside the big opening night with the entire cast and cretive team in this video.
The Hills of California are alive on Broadway! Jez Butterworth's new play celebrated its opening night earlier this week at the Broadhurst Theatre. Watch as we take you inside the big opening night with the entire cast and cretive team in this video.
Reeve Carney to Perform THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW as One Man Concert At The Green Room 42
THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present a special evening with Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and actor Reeve Carney, in a one-man concert version of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show'. Learn how to purchase tickets.
THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present a special evening with Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and actor Reeve Carney, in a one-man concert version of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show'. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Cabaret Comes to Flagstaff With an Immersive Twist
Stargazer Collaborative Theatre invites you to step into a world of intrigue with their captivating production of Cabaret, running from November 8th to 16th at the Coconino Center for the Arts (CCA). Prepare for an unforgettable experience as the theater is transformed into the legendary Kit Kat Club.
Stargazer Collaborative Theatre invites you to step into a world of intrigue with their captivating production of Cabaret, running from November 8th to 16th at the Coconino Center for the Arts (CCA). Prepare for an unforgettable experience as the theater is transformed into the legendary Kit Kat Club.
THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA on Broadway- A Complete Guide
Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about The Hills of California on Broadway.
Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about The Hills of California on Broadway.
Video: HBO Releases Official Trailer For Comedy Series THE FRANCHISE
HBO has released the official trailer for the original comedy series THE FRANCHISE. The eight-episode season debuts SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on Max, followed by one new episode weekly through Sunday, November 24.
HBO has released the official trailer for the original comedy series THE FRANCHISE. The eight-episode season debuts SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on Max, followed by one new episode weekly through Sunday, November 24.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Sam Mendes been nominated for?
Outstanding Direction of a Play (Drama League Awards) for The Lehman Trilogy, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Lehman Trilogy, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Lehman Trilogy, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Ferryman, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Ferryman, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Ferryman, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for The Ferryman, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Richard III, Best Musical Revival (Olivier Awards) for Lionel Bart’s Oliver!, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Uncle Vanya, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Twelfth Night, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Uncle Vanya, The Society's Special Award (Olivier Awards), Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Gypsy, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Twelfth Night, Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Uncle Vanya, Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Twelfth Night, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for The Blue Room, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Cabaret, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Cabaret, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Othello , Best Director - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Cabaret , Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Cabaret, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Company , Best Director of a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Oliver!, Best Director of a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Cabaret , Best Director of a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Assassins and Best Director of a Play (Olivier Awards) for The Rise And Fall Of Little Voice.
What awards has Sam Mendes won?
Sam Mendes has won several prestigious awards throughout his career, including: - Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Lehman Trilogy - Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Ferryman - Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Ferryman - Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Ferryman - Best Director (Olivier Awards) for The Ferryman - Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Uncle Vanya - Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Twelfth Night - Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Uncle Vanya - The Society's Special Award (Olivier Awards) - Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Twelfth Night - Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Uncle Vanya - Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Twelfth Night - Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Cabaret - Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Company.
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