Father of actor Christopher Rydell.
Father of actress Amy Rydell.
Father of Alexander, 24, aspiring filmmaker.
Has directed 8 actors to Oscar nominations: Rupert Crosse, Sissy Spacek, Bette Midler, Frederic Forrest, Marsha Mason, Jane Fonda, Henry Fonda, & Katharine Hepburn. Fonda (Henry) and Hepburn won for their performances in On Golden Pond (1981).
Producer Michael Douglas considered him as director of Starman (1984) but the job went to John Carpenter.
Son of actress Evelyn Rydell.