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Mark Margolis
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Margolis at arrivals for Noah premiere, 2014
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| Born | November 26, 1939 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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| Died | August 3, 2023 (aged 83) New York City, New York, U.S.
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| Alma mater | Temple University Actors Studio |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1959–2023 |
| Spouse(s) |
Jacqueline Petcove
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| Children | 1 |
Mark Margolis ( (November 26, 1939 – August 3, 2023) was an American actor, best known for portraying Hector Salamanca in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. His performance in Breaking Bad was nominated for an Emmy Award in 2012. He regularly performed in the films of director Darren Aronofsky, appearing in all but two of his films, and starring in Aronofsky's first film, Pi (1998). He was also known for playing Alberto "The Shadow" in Scarface and Antonio Nappa in Oz. He started acting in his teens.
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Early life
Margolis was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of Fanya (née Fried) and Isidore Margolis. He was born into a Jewish family.
Margolis was briefly a student at Temple University before dropping out and moving to New York City. At age 19, he was a student under Stella Adler at the Actors Studio. He was also later trained by Lee Strasberg and Barbara Loden.
Career
Margolis is noted for his supporting roles in Scarface (1983) Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994), and the films of Darren Aronofsky: π (1998), Requiem for a Dream (2000), The Fountain (2006), The Wrestler (2008), Black Swan (2010), and Noah (2014).
In 1990, Margolis played Dr. Nel Apgar in an episode of the science fiction television series Star Trek: The Next Generation. In 1991, Margolis played Helmut Dieter in the soap opera Santa Barbara. In addition, he had recurring roles on numerous other TV shows, including The Equalizer, Quantum Leap, Oz, Law & Order, Crossing Jordan, Californication, and Breaking Bad. In January 2015, he portrayed Felix Faust in the Constantine episode "Quid Pro Quo". For his role in Breaking Bad, Margolis received a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series. He would later reprise the role in the show's spin-off series, Better Call Saul.
Margolis was also a stage actor. In the Berkeley Repertory Theater's 2014 season, he appeared as Gus in Tony Kushner's ''The Intelligent Homosexual's Guide to Capitalism and Socialism with a Key to the Scriptures''.
Personal life
Margolis married his wife, Jacqueline Margolis (née Petcove), on June 3, 1962. They had a son, actor Morgan H. Margolis, and two grandchildren.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
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| 1976 | The Opening of Misty Beethoven | Unhappy man | Uncredited | |
| 1979 | Going in Style | Prison Guard | ||
| 1980 | Dressed to Kill | Patient | Uncredited | |
| 1980 | Christmas Evil | Christmas Party Patron (Man #2) | ||
| 1983 | Eddie Macon's Run | 5:00 Bar Owner | ||
| 1983 | Scarface | Alberto The Shadow | ||
| 1984 | The Cotton Club | Charlie Workman | ||
| 1987 | The Bedroom Window | Man in Phone Booth | ||
| 1987 | The Secret of My Succe$s | Maintenance Man | ||
| 1989 | Glory | 10th Connecticut Soldier | ||
| 1989 | White Hot | The Tin Man | ||
| 1990 | Delta Force 2: The Colombian Connection | Gen. Olmedo | ||
| 1990 | Tales from the Darkside: The Movie | Gage | ||
| 1991 | The Pit and the Pendulum | Mendoza | ||
| 1992 | 1492: Conquest of Paradise | Francisco de Bobadilla | ||
| 1994 | Ace Ventura: Pet Detective | Mr. Shickadance | ||
| 1994 | Squanto: A Warrior's Tale | Captain Thomas Hunt | ||
| 1996 | I Shot Andy Warhol | Louis Solanas | ||
| 1996 | The Pallbearer | Philip DeMarco | ||
| 1996 | Absolute Power | Red Brandsford | ||
| 1997 | Trouble on the Corner | Mr. Borofsky | ||
| 1998 | Side Streets | Bartender | ||
| 1998 | π | Sol Robeson | ||
| 1999 | Mickey Blue Eyes | Gene Morganson | ||
| 1999 | Flawless | Vinnie | ||
| 1999 | Jakob the Liar | Fajngold | ||
| 1999 | The Thomas Crown Affair | Heinrich Knutzhorn | ||
| 1999 | End of Days | Pope | ||
| 2000 | Fast Food, Fast Women | Graham | ||
| 2000 | Dinner Rush | Fitzgerald | ||
| 2000 | Requiem for a Dream | Mr. Rabinowitz | ||
| 2001 | Hardball | Fink | ||
| 2001 | The Tailor of Panama | Rafi Domingo | ||
| 2001 | Boss of Bosses | Joe Armone | Television movie | |
| 2001 | Hannibal | Perfume Expert | ||
| 2002 | Infested | Father Morning | ||
| 2003 | Daredevil | Eddie Fallon | Uncredited | |
| 2004 | House of D | Mr. Pappass | ||
| 2005 | Stay | Business Man | ||
| 2005 | Headspace | Boris Pavlovsky | ||
| 2006 | The Fountain | Father Avila | ||
| 2007 | Gone Baby Gone | Leon Trett | ||
| 2007 | The Girl Next Door | Homeless Man Hit By Car | ||
| 2008 | Defiance | Jewish Elder | ||
| 2008 | Haber | Bremer | ||
| 2008 | The Wrestler | Lenny | ||
| 2008 | The Model Maker | The Model Maker | ||
| 2010 | Black Swan | Mr. Fithian | ||
| 2011 | Immortals | Nowy Kaplan | Uncredited | |
| 2011 | One Fall | Walter Grigg Sr. | ||
| 2011 | The Courier | Stitch | ||
| 2012 | Stand Up Guys | Claphands | ||
| 2013 | Beneath | Mr. Parks | ||
| 2013 | Northern Borders | Whiskeyjack Kittredge | ||
| 2014 | Noah | Magog (voice) | ||
| 2015 | Nasty Baby | Richard | ||
| 2015 | The Abandoned | Jim | ||
| 2016 | My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 | Panos | ||
| 2017 | Valley of Bones | El Papá | ||
| 2019 | Abe | Benjamin | ||
| 2020 | Minyan | Itzik | ||
| 2022 | Every Last Secret | Grandpa |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1982 | Muggable Mary, Street Cop | Sgt. Meyers | TV movie |
| 1983 | Rage of Angels | Ricky | TV movie |
| 1985–1989 | The Equalizer | Jimmy | 16 episodes |
| 1989 | Quantum Leap | Adriano | Episode: "Double Identity - November 8, 1965" |
| 1990 | Star Trek: The Next Generation | Dr. Nel Apgar | Episode: "A Matter of Perspective" |
| 1990 | Columbo | Cosner | Episode: "Columbo Cries Wolf" |
| 1991 | Santa Barbara | Helmut Dieter | 13 episodes |
| 1992 | Law & Order | George Lobrano | Episode: "Prince of Darkness" |
| 1994 | New York Undercover | Clark Redmond | Episode: "After Shakespeare" |
| 1994 | Guiding Light | Harry Jones | Unknown episodes |
| 1995 | New York News | N/A | Episode: "Past Imperfect" |
| 1997 | Law & Order | Bronson | Episode: "Legacy" |
| 1998–2003 | Oz | Antonio Nappa | 10 episodes |
| 1999 | Now and Again | Nicky Vordogov | Episode: "Pulp Turkey" |
| 2001 | Law & Order | Frankie 'Threads' Politto | Episode: "For Love or Money" |
| 2001 | 100 Centre Street | Merle Kiefer | Episode: "Andromeda and the Monster" |
| 2002 | The Practice | Ronald D'Amrosio | Episode: "Fire Proof" |
| 2003–2004 | Ed | Mazula | 2 episodes |
| 2004 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Mario Damiano | Episode: "Fico Di Capo" |
| 2004 | Sex and the City | Jean Paul Sandal | Episode: "The Cold War" |
| 2005 | Crossing Jordan | Cahill | Episode: "It Happened One Night" |
| 2007 | Californication | Al Moody | Episode: "California Son" |
| 2009 | Kings | Premier Shaw | 2 episodes |
| 2009–2011 | Breaking Bad | Hector Salamanca | 8 episodes |
| 2011 | Blue Bloods | Whitey Brennan | 2 episodes |
| 2011 | Mildred Pierce | Mr. Chris | 2 episodes |
| 2011 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Rom-Baro | Episode: "Lost Traveler" |
| 2011 | The Good Wife | Father Jim | Episode: "Death Row Tip" |
| 2011–2012 | Person of Interest | Gianni Morretti | 3 episodes |
| 2012 | American Horror Story: Asylum | Sam Goodman | 3 episodes |
| 2015 | Constantine | Felix Faust | Episode: "Quid Pro Quo" |
| 2015 | Gotham | Paul Cicero | 2 episodes |
| 2015 | Elementary | Abraham Misraki | Episode: "T-Bone and the Iceman" |
| 2015 | 12 Monkeys | Mr. Werner | Episode: "Paradox" |
| 2015 | Benders | Paul's Grandfather | Episode: "Choke" |
| 2015 | The Affair | Arthur Solloway | 3 episodes |
| 2016–2022 | Better Call Saul | Hector Salamanca | 22 episodes |
| 2020 | The Blacklist | Jakov Mitko | Episode: "Brothers" |
| 2020 | Snowpiercer | Old Ivan | Episode: "First, the Weather Changed" |
| 2021 | Prodigal Son | Rupert Swann | Episode: "Head Case" |
| 2023 | Your Honor | Carmine Conti | 2 episodes |
Music video
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1993 | "Bad Girl" | Bartender |
Video game
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2003 | Manhunt | Tramp (voice) |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Association | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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| 2011 | Saturn Awards | Best Guest Starring Role on Television | Breaking Bad | Nominated |
| 2012 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama series | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Mark Margolis para niños
