Mark Rydell

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Birthday:

23 March 1929, New York City, New York, USA

Birth Name:

Mortimer H. Rydell

Mark Rydell was born on March 23, 1929 in New York City, New York, USA as Mortimer H. Rydell. He is known for his work on On Golden Pond (1981), The Cowboys (1972) and James Dean (2001). He was previously married to Esther Rydell and Joanne Linville.

I'm a hopeful person; I'm not a cynic. I believe that cynicism is a cancer for an artist. It's a way of insulating yourself from experience....Show more »

I'm a hopeful person; I'm not a cynic. I believe that cynicism is a cancer for an artist. It's a way of insulating yourself from experience. If you're cynical about something, it becomes removed and can't invade you. If you believe that life has to do with an engagement of issues and personalities that make you young and vital, it's hard to be anything but hopeful. Show less «

[After making "On Golden Pond"] There's no question in my mind that Henry Fonda is the greatest living actor. I have great admiration for a ...Show more »

[After making "On Golden Pond"] There's no question in my mind that Henry Fonda is the greatest living actor. I have great admiration for a number of great actors, but there's something very special about Henry Fonda. He is an actor's actor, and I worship his skills. Show less «