Andrew Wagner

The illustrious Rydell family, a lineage of American royalty, has left its mark on the silver screen and stage for centuries. Their matriarch, Joanne Linville, made her mark on television from the 1950s to the 1980s, appearing in such esteemed anthology series as Studio One, Kraft Theatre, and Alfred Hitchcock Presents. Mark Rydell, her nephew, is a renowned director and actor known for The Long Goodbye, On Golden Pond, and Hollywood Ending. His sons, Austen and Christopher Rydell, have made their own accomplishments as producers, actors, and writers. Meanwhile, their daughters Amy and Emily Wagner have pursued successful careers in acting and writing, respectively. Alexander Rydell has also made his mark in film, appearing in Hours, Time Now, and The Den. Finally, their cousin Maggie Wagner has received multiple awards for her work in over 50 feature films, shorts, television shows, and print ads. Truly, this is a family of royalty.