| Age | 59 |
| Birthday | 1 August, 1965 |
| Birthplace | Reading, Berkshire, England, UK |
| Height | 5' 10" (178 cm) |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation | Film Director |
| Claim to Fame | American Beauty |
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 (1993), 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.
