Son of late Shakespeare scholar and musicologist Eric Sams (died Sept.
13, 2004).
Was nominted for Two Tony awards in 2003 for his adaptation of the
musical, Amour. He adapted it from French to English.
He was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Theatre Award in 2000 (1999
season) for Best Director for Spend, Spend, Spend production at the
Piccadilly Theatre.