Mark Rylance
Known for
One of the greatest British theater actors, a legend of the Shakespearean stage. Best Supporting Actor Oscar winner for Steven Spielberg's 'Bridge of Spies' (2015). Artistic director of Shakespeare's Globe for a decade, he made the leap to film with memorable roles in 'Dunkirk' (2017), 'Ready Player One' (2018) and 'The BFG' (2016). British actor of extremely wide range between classical theater and film, recognized for his naturalness and his serene magnetism, considered one of the greatest theater performers of his generation and a masterful supporting player of contemporary cinema.
Mark Rylance
29 Movies
8 Series
One of the greatest British theater actors, a legend of the Shakespearean stage. Best Supporting Actor Oscar winner for Steven Spielberg's 'Bridge of Spies' (2015). Artistic director of Shakespeare's Globe for a decade, he made the leap to film with memorable roles in 'Dunkirk' (2017), 'Ready Player One' (2018) and 'The BFG' (2016). British actor of extremely wide range between classical theater and film, recognized for his naturalness and his serene magnetism, considered one of the greatest theater performers of his generation and a masterful supporting player of contemporary cinema.
Movies
Plays Anorak / Halliday
Ready Player One
2018
Plays Mr. Dawson
Dunkirk
2017
Plays Peter Isherwell
Don't Look Up
2021
Plays The BFG
The BFG
2016
Plays Rudolf Abel
Bridge of Spies
2015
Plays Leonard Burling
The Outfit
2022
Plays Sully
Bones and All
2022
Plays Jay
Intimacy
2001
Plays Sir Thomas Boleyn
The Other Boleyn Girl
2008
Plays Roberts
Blitz
2011
Plays William Kunstler
The Trial of the Chicago 7
2020
Plays Terrance Cox
The Gunman
2015
Plays Condell
Anonymous
2011
Plays The Magistrate
Waiting for the Barbarians
2020
Plays Richard II
Richard II - Live at Shakespeare's Globe
2003
Plays William Adamson
Angels and Insects
1995
Plays Stephen
Days and Nights
2014
Plays Olivia
Twelfth Night
2012
Producer
Plays Maurice Flitcroft
The Phantom of the Open
2022
Plays Fizz
Hearts of Fire
1987
Plays Jakob
Institute Benjamenta, or This Dream People Call Human Life
1995
Plays Ferdinand
Prospero's Books
1991
Plays Dunleavy
Inland
2023
TV Shows
Plays Narrator / Flop (voice)
Bing
2014
Plays Thomas Cromwell
Wolf Hall
2015
Plays John Yeabsley
The Undeclared War
2022
Plays Nikki Fodor
Wallenberg: A Hero's Story
1985
Plays King Henry V
Great Performances
1971
Plays Conn Ellis
ScreenPlay
1986
Plays Charlie Raunce
Screen Two
1985
Plays William Adamson
American Playhouse
1982
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On the Edge
(voice)
2027
Film
Bing & Friends: Birthday Celebration
Flop (voice)
2024
Film
Inland
Dunleavy
2023
Film
The Undeclared War
John Yeabsley · 4 episodes
2022
TV
Bones and All
Sully
2022
Film
The Phantom of the Open
Maurice Flitcroft
2022
Film
The Outfit
Leonard Burling
2022
Film
Don't Look Up
Peter Isherwell
2021
Film
Bing’s Christmas and Other Stories
Flop
2020
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Mark Rylance and where are they from?
Mark Rylance is 66 years old, born on January 18, 1960 in آشفورد بمقاطعة كينت، إنجلترا.
What are the most famous roles of Mark Rylance?
Mark Rylance is best known for roles in Dunkirk, Ready Player One, Don't Look Up.
How many movies has Mark Rylance been in?
Over a 40-year career (since 1986), Mark Rylance has appeared in 28 movies and 6 TV shows.
What was Mark Rylance's first movie?
The career of Mark Rylance began with The McGuffin (1986).
What is Mark Rylance's most recent movie or series?
Mark Rylance's most recent release is Searching for Shakespeare, which premiered on April 10, 2025.
What TV shows has Mark Rylance appeared in?
On television, Mark Rylance has appeared in Wolf Hall, The Undeclared War, Great Performances, Wallenberg: A Hero's Story.
Does Mark Rylance have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Mark Rylance's upcoming work includes: The Nightingale (2027), On the Edge (2027).
Mark Rylance
1960-01-18 · آشفورد بمقاطعة كينت، إنجلترا
Sir David Mark Rylance Waters (born 18 January 1960 in Ashford, Kent, England) is an English actor, theatre director, and playwright.
He was the first artistic director of Shakespeare's Globe in London, between 1995 and 2005. His film appearances include Prospero's Books (1991), Angels and Insects (1995), Institute Benjamenta (1996), and Intimacy (2001). Rylance won the Academy Award and BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Rudolf Abel in Bridge of Spies (2015). Rylance played the title role in Steven Spielberg's The BFG (2016), a live-action film adaptation of the children's book by Roald Dahl, and appeared in Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk (2017), based on the British evacuation in World War II. He appeared as James Halliday in Spielberg's 2018 film Ready Player One, based on the novel of the same name.