Mark Rylance

Mark Rylance , born David Mark Rylance Waters on January 18, 1960 , is a British actor, playwright, and theatre director . He was born in Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom and educated at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art . Rylance is also known by the alias Sir Mark Rylance .

Mark Rylance has a daughter named Juliet Rylance and relatives Susannah Waters and Claire van Kampen . Rylance is known for his roles in films such as Bridge of Spies, where he portrayed Rudolf Abel ; Dunkirk ; The BFG (2016 film) ; Bridge of Spies ; Don't Look Up ; Ready Player One (film) ; The Grass Arena ; and Angels & Insects . He directed the film Vampire Academy .

Rylance has received numerous awards throughout his career, including BAFTA Award , AACTA International Awards , AARP Movies for Grownups Awards , Boston Society of Film Critics Awards , Broadcasting Press Guild , New York Film Critics Circle Awards , Gold Derby Award , and Village Voice Film Poll , among others.