Oscar-nominated director Mark Rydell dies at 97
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Key Points:
- Mark Rydell, the Oscar-nominated director known for the blockbuster "On Golden Pond," has died at age 97 from natural causes in Los Angeles.
- "On Golden Pond" earned 10 Oscar nominations, winning three including acting honors for Henry Fonda and Katharine Hepburn, and grossed over $119 million, becoming the second-highest-grossing film of 1981.
- Rydell directed several other notable films such as "The Fox," "The Reivers," "The Rose," and "The River," and worked with stars like Steve McQueen, Bette Midler, and Mel Gibson.
- Before directing, Rydell had an acting career and later transitioned to directing television episodes and films, also co-founding Sanford Productions with Sydney Pollack.
- He was also involved in teaching acting and directing, serving as co-artistic director of The Actors Studio West and conducting workshops at UCLA.
