What are the nationalities of Sam Mendes's parents?
British and Irish
American and Canadian
Trinidadian and English
Indian and Scottish
Answer
The nationalities of Sam Mendes's parents are Trinidadian and English. His father, Alfred Mendes, was a Trinidadian novelist, while his mother, Valerie Helene, was an English children's book author. Alfred Mendes, who was born in Trinidad and Tobago, was of Portuguese-Jewish descent, while Valerie Helene, originally from Oxford, England, was likely of British descent. This mixed heritage contributed to Sam Mendes' diverse cultural background and upbringing.
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