Age: 66
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Sir David Mark Rylance Waters (born 18 January 1960 in Ashford, Kent, England) is an English actor, theatre director, and playwright. He was the first artistic director of Shakespeare's Globe in London, between 1995 and 2005. His film appearances include Prospero's Books (1991), Angels and Insects (1995), Institute Benjamenta (1996), and Intimacy (2001). Rylance won the Academy Award and BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Rudolf Abel in Bridge of Spies (2015). Rylance played the title role in Steven Spielberg's The BFG (2016), a live-action film adaptation of the children's book by Roald Dahl, and appeared in Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk (2017), based on the British evacuation in World War II. He appeared as James Halliday in Spielberg's 2018 film Ready Player One, based on the novel of the same name.
An aging king divides his vast kingdom among his three daughters based on their flattery, banishing his youngest when she refuses to play along. His decision unleashes catastrophic consequences as the two favored daughters betray him, stripping away his power and dignity. Cast out into a raging storm, the king descends into madness while his loyal followers desperately search for him. Meanwhile, his youngest daughter gathers forces to restore justice. This Shakespearean tragedy explores the destructive nature of pride, the fragility of authority, and the redemptive power of love. As family bonds shatter and kingdoms crumble, the king must confront the devastating cost of his arrogance and learn what truly matters before it's too late.
