1917

Blockbuster film 1917 is one of many films the BBC is broadcasting as part of their Christmas film schedule. Its director, Sam Mendes, is a living legend in ...

Sam is considered one of the greatest film directors of modern times. In 2001, Sam met actress Kate Winslet when he approached her about a role at the Donmar Warehouse. The two share a daughter, Phoebe, who was born that same year. After graduating in 1987, he was hired as an assistant director at the Chichester Festival Theatre. Its director, Sam Mendes, is a living legend in the film industry. He attended Primrose Hill Primary School and was classmates with future Foreign Secretary