Portrait of Mark Rylance

Mark Rylance books in order

English actor, playwright and theatre director

Born
1960
Country
United Kingdom
Books
4

Mark Rylance has published 1 non-fiction book, 1 play and 2 other books, beginning with Play (2003). The best-known is Nice Fish (2016).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Mark Rylance

Non-fiction in order

  1. Play (2003)

    191 pages

Plays in order

  1. Nice Fish (2016)

    96 pages

Other books in order

  1. Speaking the Speech (2013)

    384 pages

  2. 30-Second Shakespeare (2015)

    160 pages

About Mark Rylance

Sir David Mark Rylance Waters is an English actor, playwright and theatre director. Known for his work on stage and screen, he has received numerous awards including an Academy Award, three BAFTAs, two Olivier Awards and three Tony Awards. In 2016 he was included in the Time 100 list of the world's most influential people. In 2017 he was made a knight by Queen Elizabeth II.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Mark Rylance FAQ

How many books has Mark Rylance written?
Mark Rylance has published 1 non-fiction book, 1 play and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Mark Rylance's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Nice Fish.
What is Mark Rylance's latest book?
Play (2003).
What is Mark Rylance's most famous book?
Nice Fish (2016) is Mark Rylance's most widely read book.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.