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Mark Margolis
Mark Margolis
83 years (Nov 26, 1939 – Aug 3, 2023)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
79 Movies
36 TV Shows
Actor Evolution
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Mark Margolis

Known for
Breaking Bad
Tío Salamanca
Better Call Saul
Hector Salamanca
Pi
Sol Robeson
Oz
Antonio Nappa
One of the great character actors of American film and television. He achieved late and massive recognition as the ruthless Hector Salamanca in the series 'Breaking Bad' (2008-2011) and its prequel 'Better Call Saul' (2015-2022), a role he played almost wordlessly, with only his gaze and a bell. A Darren Aronofsky collaborator, he appeared in 'Requiem for a Dream' (2000) and 'Black Swan' (2010), as well as 'Scarface' (1983). American actor recognized for his masterful range of intense, silent characters, until his death in 2023.
One of the great character actors of American film and television. He achieved late and massive recognition as the ruthless Hector Salamanca in the series 'Breaking Bad' (2008-2011) and its prequel 'Better Call Saul' (2015-2022), a role he played almost wordlessly, with only his gaze and a bell. A Darren Aronofsky collaborator, he appeared in 'Requiem for a Dream' (2000) and 'Black Swan' (2010), as well as 'Scarface' (1983). American actor recognized for his masterful range of intense, silent characters, until his death in 2023.
Known for
Breaking Bad
Tío Salamanca
Better Call Saul
Hector Salamanca
Pi
Sol Robeson
Oz
Antonio Nappa
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TV Shows
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Every Last Secret
Grandpa
★ 4.2
2022
Film
Prodigal Son
Rudolph Swann · 1 episode
★ 8.1
2021
TV
Your Honor
Carmine Conti · 5 episodes
★ 8.1
2020–
TV
Minyan
Itzik
★ 5.2
2020
Film
Abe
Benjamin
★ 6.8
2020
Film
Snowpiercer
Old Ivan · 1 episode
★ 7.4
2020–
TV
Baja
Don Primo
★ 5.6
2018
Film
Valley of Bones
El Papa
★ 4.5
2017
Film
One Fall
Walter Grigg Sr.
★ 6.0
2016
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mark Margolis still alive?
Mark Margolis passed away on August 3, 2023 at age 83.
What are the most famous roles of Mark Margolis?
Mark Margolis is best known for roles in Black Swan, Scarface, Requiem for a Dream.
How many movies has Mark Margolis been in?
Over a 46-year career (since 1977), Mark Margolis has appeared in 79 movies and 36 TV shows.
What was Mark Margolis's first movie?
The career of Mark Margolis began with Short Eyes (1977).
What is Mark Margolis's most recent movie or series?
Mark Margolis's most recent release is Every Last Secret, which premiered on April 1, 2022.
What TV shows has Mark Margolis appeared in?
On television, Mark Margolis has appeared in Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, American Horror Story, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
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Mark Margolis
Mark Margolis
1939-11-26 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Mark Margolis (November 26, 1939 – August 3, 2023) was an American actor, who had been making films since 1976.

Margolis went to Temple University briefly before moving to New York City, where he studied drama with Stella Adler and at the Actors Studio. He was perhaps most famous for his supporting roles in Scarface and the films of Darren Aronofsky: π, Requiem for a Dream, The Fountain, The Wrestler, and Black Swan. Aronofsky wrote the role of Father Avila in The Fountain specifically for Margolis.

He had recurring roles on numerous TV shows, including The Equalizer, HBO's Oz, Law And Order, Crossing Jordan and most recently Showtime's Californication and Breaking Bad. He also appeared in a first season episode of Quantum Leap.

In 1991, he also played Helmut Dieter in soap opera Santa Barbara.

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