Sam Mendes vs Billy Wilder
Which director? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Sam Mendes United Kingdom · 1965– 51% · #25 in the world
- Billy Wilder Poland · 1906–2002 49% · #27 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Sam Mendes over Billy Wilder by just 51% to 49%. Sam Mendes is #25 of the 130 directors in the world ranking, and #7 of the 16 from the United Kingdom. Billy Wilder is #27.
Side by side
| Sam Mendes | Billy Wilder | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #25 | #27 |
| Country | United Kingdom | Poland |
| Lived | 1965– | 1906–2002 |