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Birthplace:
New York, New York
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A former jazz pianist who appeared on Broadway and TV before beginning his directing career with series such as "Ben Casey," "I Spy" and "Gunsmoke", Rydell earned critical acclaim for his debut feature, "The Fox" (1968). He also won plaudits for his helming of "Cinderella Liberty" (1973) and "The Rose" (1979). "On Golden Pond" (1981), a typical film, in that it displayed its director's fondness for sentiment and nostalgia, earned him an Oscar nomination as Best Director. Rydell has subsequently made films only occasionally, some ("The River" 1984) doing fairly well with critics, while others
Began career as jazz pianist in New York
Appeared on CBS soap, "As the World Turns," for six years
Broadway debut in "Seagulls over Sorrento"
1956
Film acting debut in "Crime in the Streets"
1963
Worked as TV director in Hollywood, beginning with "Ben Casey"
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