Sir Samuel Alexander Mendes CBE (born 1 August 1965) is an English film and stage director, producer and screenwriter. In theatre, he is known for his dark re-inventions of the stage musicals Cabaret (1994), Oliver! (1994), Company (1995), and Gypsy (2003). He directed an original West End stage musical for the first time with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2013).
For directing the play The Ferryman, Mendes was awarded the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play in 2019.
Netflix Unveils 7 New U.K. Originals From Rowan Atkinson, Joe Cornish, Sam Mendes and More
hollywoodreporter.comNetflix has underlined its recent promise to double its investment in its U.K. productions, announcing seven new scripted series commissioned by the original series team in London.
Developed by renowned British talent — including Rowan Atkinson, Sam Mendes and Joe Cornish, as well as newer creators including Sarah Dollard, Sophie Petzal, Richard Gadd, Barney Ronay and Jonathan Liew — these commissions span horror, sci-fi, romance and physical comedy.
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