Mark Rylance
Actor and director of stage and screen
Born
January 18th, 1960
65 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United Kingdom
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This English actor, director, and playwright achieved prominence in the theater world, particularly as the Artistic Director of the Globe Theatre in London from 1995 to 2005. Rylance gained significant recognition for his performance in the play 'Jerusalem,' which earned critical acclaim and numerous awards. In film, received an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for the role of Rudolf Abel in 'Bridge of Spies.' Rylance's contributions to both theater and film have established a distinguished career across multiple disciplines in the performing arts.
Received Academy Award for 'Bridge of Spies'
Directed and starred in 'Jerusalem'
Artistic Director of the Globe Theatre
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