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[On his favorite romantic song]
Austin Pendleton: I like those two arias at the end of the first act of La Boheme. I forget what they’re called—first Rodolfo sings one and then Mimi sings. I cry like a girl when I hear them. I like “I Didn’t Know What Time It Was” from Pal Joey by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, and I like the character of Fosca singing “Loving You” from Stephen Sondheim’s Passion. I wish I had cheesy stories to go with these. Ma... (more Austin Pendleton quotes)
Austin is a member of the Williamstown Festival Theatre.
Austin made his stage debut in the play Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mama's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feeling So Sad.
Austin is married to actress Katrina Commings. The two married in 1970.
Austin made his feature film debut in Skidoo.
Austin was nominated for a Tony Award in 1981 for Best Direction of a Play. He was nominated for The Little Foxe... (more Austin Pendleton trivia)