Sam Yates (born August 1983) is a British director working in theatre, film and television. He has been described as "a major talent" in The Guardian, and "a director of unusual flair" in The Observer.
Yates is known for his "eclectic body of work" and his "superb sense for casting", having directed leading talent Andrew Scott, Daisy Ridley, Ruth Wilson, Hayley Atwell, Gemma Arterton, Christian Slater, Matthew Broderick, Ciaran Hinds, Jane Horrocks, Elizabeth McGovern, Matthew Rhys and Angelica Huston.