Mark Rylance

Birth Place: Ashford, Kent, England, UK

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Mark Rylance BIO

Mark Rylance was born in England in 1960 and emigrated with his family to America in 1962. He lived in Connecticut until 1969 and then moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he lived until returning to London in 1978. Mark trained at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (1978-1980) under Hugh Cruttwell, and The Glasgow Citizens Theatre gave him his first job in 1980, a year in repertoire, a trip to the carnival in Venice with Goldoni, and an Equity card. Mark last appeared in New York at Brooklyn's St. Ann's Warehouse in 2016 in Nice Fish, which he co-authored with the Minnesota poet Louis Jenkins, and was directed by Claire van Kampen.

The play was produced by The A.R.T. and St. Ann's, having originally been produced by Joe Dowling at The Guthrie Theatre and subsequently produced by Sonia Friedman for The Harold Pinter Theatre in London's West End. Mark last appeared at The Belasco Theatre in 2013 as the Countess Olivia in Twelfth Night, and Richard in Richard III. Both productions originated at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. They were subsequently produced by Sonia Friedman and directed by Tim Carroll, Artistic Director of The Shaw Festival, Canada. He has also appeared on Broadway as Johnny "Rooster" Byron in Jerusalem directed by Ian Rickson (The Music Box); Valere in La Bete (The Music Box) and Robert in Boeing Boeing (The Longacre), both directed by Matthew Warchus. He first played in NYC for A Theatre for a New Audience, Henry V and Touchstone, 1992-94. Recent film work includes Chris Nolan's Dunkirk, Steven Spielberg's Big Friendly Giant and Bridge of Spies.

He is heard as Flop in "Bing Bunny" for the BBC and Thomas Cromwell in "Wolf Hall," directed by Peter Kosminsky, which was aired in America in 2015 on PBS. He will appear in Steven Spielberg's new film Ready Player One, due for release in 2018. Mark was the Artistic Director of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre (1996-2006) and during his career has acted in over 50 productions of plays by Shakespeare and his contemporaries.

He is an honorary bencher of the Middle Temple Hall in London; trustee of The Shakespearean Authorship Trust; an ambassador of SURVIVAL the movement for tribal peoples; and a patron of PEACE DIRECT, working for non-violent resolution of conflict. In 2017, he was knighted by HRH Prince William for services to Drama.

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Mark Rylance STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
2023
IGNAZ SEMMELWEIS [Replacement]

[West End]
London Tenth Anniversary Celebration, 2018
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
King Philippe V

[West End]
West End Transfer, 2016
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
New York City Premiere, 2016
Ron

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2013
Richard III

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2013
Olivia

[West End]
Globe Theatre Transfer, 2012
Richard III

[West End]
2012
Olivia

[West End]
Return Engagement [West End], 2011
Johnny "Rooster" Byron

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Johnny 'Rooster' Byron

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2010
Valere

[West End]
London Production, 2010
Valere

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2008
Robert

[Off-Broadway]
1997
Proteus

[Off-Broadway]
1993
King Henry the Fifth

Writing

Author

Mark Rylance Movies

[1987]Hearts of Fire Fizz

[1991]Prospero's Books Ferdinand

[1995]Angels and Insects William Adamson

[1995]Institute Benjamenta, or This Dream That One Calls Human Life Jakob

[2001]Intimacy Jay

[2008]The Other Boleyn Girl Sir Thom Boleyn

[2011]Anonymous Condell

[2011]Blitz Roberts

[2013]Shakespeare's Globe Theatre: Twelfth Night Olivia

[2014]Days and Nights Stephen

[2015]The Gunman Terrance Cox

[2015]Bridge of Spies Rudolf Abel

[2016]The BFG BFG

[2017]Dunkirk Mr. Dawson

[2018]Ready Player One Anorak, Halliday

[2019]Waiting for the Barbarians Magistrate

[2020]The Trial of the Chicago 7 William Kunstler

[2021]Don't Look Up Peter Isherwell

[2021]The Phantom of the Open Maurice Flitcroft

[2022]Bones and All Sully

[2022]The Outfit Leonard

[2022]Inland Dunleavy


Mark Rylance TV Shows

Bing Flop, Flop UK & US

Mark Rylance Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2016 - Best Actor

Mark RylanceFarinelli And The King

Olivier Awards - 2013 - Best Actor

Mark RylanceTwelfth Night

Olivier Awards - 2010 - Best Actor

Mark Rylance, Jerusalem

Olivier Awards - 2010 - Best Actor

Mark Rylance, Jerusalem

Olivier Awards - 2008 - Best Actor

Mark Rylance, Boeing Boeing

Theatre World Awards - 2008 - Performance

Mark Rylance, Boeing-Boeing

Olivier Awards - 2003 - Best Actor

Mark RylanceTwelfth Night

Olivier Awards - 1994 - Best Actor

Mark RylanceMuch Ado About Nothing

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Nina Wadia will star as Gemma in the world premiere of NOW That’s What I Call A Musical, a brand-new British musical written by award-winning comedian Pippa Evans and directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood.

Full Broadway Cast Set For PATRIOTS, Starring Michael Stuhlbarg, Will Keen, and More

The full Broadway cast has been announced for the Almeida Theatre production of Patriots, the new play by Peter Morgan. Learn more about the show and find out who is starring here!

Tickets Sell Out Within Hours For Tom Holland-Led ROMEO & JULIET in London's West End

Tickets have completely sold out for the entire run of Romeo & Juliet, led by Tom Holland, coming to London's West End this May. Tickets went on sale this morning, Tuesday 13 February, at 8am GMT.

Tom Holland Will Star in ROMEO & JULIET in London's West End

Tom Holland will lead the Jamie Lloyd Company's new West End production of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet. Tom Holland will take on the role of Romeo, in the production directed by Jamie Lloyd. Find out how to get tickets and more.

Meet the Cast of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!

The new Broadway production of Henrik Ibsen’s thunderous masterwork, AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, adapted by Tony Award Nominee Amy Herzog and directed by Tony Award Winner Sam Gold, begins previews tonight, Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Meet the cast of An Enemy of the People here!

Theater Resources Unlimited to Present Free Intro To TRU's Spring 24 Producer Development & Mentorship Program

Join Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) for a free intro to their Spring 24 Producer Development & Mentorship Program (PDMP).

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Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) announces the Spring 2024 Producer Development and Mentorship Program (PDMP), offering support and education for producers at all levels.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 18, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 18, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, Starring Michael Imperioli, Jeremy Strong & Victoria Pedretti Sets Full Cast

The full cast has been revealed for An Enemy of the People on Broadway! Find out who is joining Jeremy Strong, Michael Imperioli, and Victoria Pedretti in the cast!

US Premiere of THE HUNT Starring Tobias Menzies to Begin in February at St. Ann's Warehouse

St. Ann’s Warehouse is presenting the U.S. premiere of the Almeida Theatre production ofThe Hunt, a blistering thriller catapulting audiences into some of today’s thorniest questions surrounding mob justice and forgiveness.

WOLF HALL Series Adds Harriet Walter & Timothy Spall

Harriet Walter and Timothy Spall will join Mark Rylance, Damian Lewis, Jonathan Pryce, Kate Phillips and Lilit Lesser in the upcoming sequel to PBS' Emmy-nominated Wolf Hall miniseries. Walter will be playing Lady Margaret Pole, alongside Spall as the Duke of Norfolk.

Victoria Pedretti Will Make Broadway Debut in AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE

 Critically acclaimed film and television star Victoria Pedretti (“The  Haunting of Bly Manor,” “You”) will make her Broadway debut as 'Petra Stockmann' in An Enemy of the People. Learn more about the production here!

Meet the Cast of PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!

The Broadway premiere of Prayer for the French Republic, written by Drama Desk Award winner Joshua Harmon and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, begins performances at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre tonight, Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Meet the cast of Prayer for the French Republic here!

Mark Rylance & Damian Lewis to Lead WOLF HALL Sequel on PBS

Marl Rylance and Damian Lewis are starring in a sequel to PBS' Emmy-nominated miniseries adaptation of Wolf Hall. Rylance and Lewis will reprise their roles as Thomas Cromwell and English King Henry VIII, respectively. Jonathan Pryce, Kate Phillips and Lilit Lesser will also return to their roles for the series.

Guest Blog: Darren Raymond, Artistic Director of Intermission Youth, on 20 Years of Creating Opportunity and Transforming Young Lives For the Better

If you would have told me, 20 years ago, I would be leading Intermission Youth in celebrating 15 years of youth work and theatre, I would not have believed you. One because, I didn’t know much about theatre and two because I had little interest in helping young people. But an opportunity to take part in a drama workshop, back in 2005, changed all that for me.

Michael Imperioli Will Make Broadway Debut Opposite Jeremy Strong in AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE

Emmy & SAG Award winner Michael Imperioli will make his Broadway debut opposite Jeremy Strong in AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE. We have all the details on when the play will arrive, which theatre it will play, and more!

Every Broadway Actor in THE GILDED AGE Season Two

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Full Cast Set for the Broadway Premiere of PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC

The complete cast has been revealed for the Broadway premiere of Prayer for the French Republic. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

AWAKE IN THE DARK: A Theater Concert Work to be Presented at First Unitarian Congregational Society

AWAKE IN THE DARK: A CONCERT THEATRE WORK, a new play from Shira Nayman and Ben Moore, adapted from Nayman's collection of short stories, begins an exclusive two show run on December 14 in Downtown Brooklyn.

Tracie Bennett Will Portray Tallulah Bankhead In Industry Readings Of THE CODE

Tracie Bennett to portray Tallulah Bankhead in industry readings of 'The Code' - a new play by Michael McKeever. Christopher Renshaw directs.Jim Kierstead will present two private industry readings (by invitation only) of The Code, a new play by Michael McKeever (Daniel's Husband, Mr. Parker).

Mark Rylance FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Mark Rylance has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

Mark Rylance has appeared on London's West End in 7 shows.

Mark Rylance's first West End show was La Bete which opened in 2010

Mark Rylance has been nominated for various awards throughout his career, including Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Farinelli and The King," Best Actor at the Olivier Awards for "Farinelli And The King," Outstanding Actor in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Twelfth Night," and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Twelfth Night." He has also received nominations for Best Leading Actor in a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Jerusalem," Outstanding Actor in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Jerusalem," and Distinguished Performance Awards at the Drama League Awards for both "Jerusalem" and "La Bete." Additionally, he has been recognized with Special Citations at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "La Bête" and "Jerusalem," as well as nominations for Best Actor at the Olivier Awards for "La Bete," "Boeing Boeing," and "Jerusalem." Rylance has also received accolades such as Performance at the Theatre World Awards for "Boeing-Boeing" and Actor of the Year in a Supporting Role at the Olivier Awards for "Arden Of Faversham."

Mark Rylance has won several awards including Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Twelfth Night," Best Leading Actor in a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Jerusalem," Distinguished Performance Awards at the Drama League Awards for both "Jerusalem" and "La Bete," Special Citations at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "La Bête" and "Jerusalem," Outstanding Actor in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Jerusalem," Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Jerusalem," Best Actor at the Olivier Awards for "Jerusalem" and "Much Ado About Nothing," Best Actor at the Evening Standard Awards for "Jerusalem," Outstanding Actor in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Boeing-Boeing," and a Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for "Boeing-Boeing."

Mark Rylance has written 1 shows including Nice Fish (Author).

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