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Mark Margolis

Actor | * 11/26/1939 († 83, 08/03/2023) | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States of America (USA))
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Mark Margolis (mar-GOH-liss; November 26, 1939 – August 3, 2023) was an American actor, best known for his portrayal of the character Hector Salamanca in Breaking Bad (2009–2011) and Better Call Saul (2016–2022). His performance in Breaking Bad was nominated for an Emmy Award in 2012. Margolis regularly performed in the films of director Darren Aronofsky, appearing in his first six films beginning with Pi (1998). He was also known for playing Alberto "The Shadow" in Scarface (1983), Jimmy in The Equalizer (1985–1989), Mr. Shickadance in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994), Antonio Nappa in Oz (1999–2003) and the New Priest in Immortals (2011). He start... ()
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Mark Margolis (born 26 November 1939) is an American actor, who has 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 is 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 has 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.

Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Crime | Comedies

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After getting a green card in exchange for assassinating a Cuban government official, Tony Montana stakes a claim on the drug trade in Miami. Viciously murdering anyone who stands in his way, Tony eve ...

Scarface

FSK: 18+ years

1983 | 4.1/5 | 2h 50min
Action, Crime, Drama
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A mathematical genius discovers a link between numbers and reality, and thus believes he can predict the future. ...

Pi

FSK: 12+ years

1998 | 3.6/5 | 1h 24min
Mystery, Drama, Thriller
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The hopes and dreams of four ambitious people are shattered when their drug addictions begin spiraling out of control. A look into addiction and how it overcomes the mind and body. ...

Requiem for a Dream

FSK: 16+ years

2000 | 4.0/5 | 1h 42min
Crime, Drama
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He's Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. Jim Carrey is on the case to find the Miami Dolphins' missing mascot and quarterback Dan Marino. He goes eyeball to eyeball with a man-eating shark, stakes out the Mia ...

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

FSK: 12+ years

1994 | 3.3/5 | 1h 26min
Comedy, Adventure
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Movies with Mark Margolis as Actor(87)

as Grandpa2022 Every Last Secret
as Itzik2020 Minyan
as Benjamin2020 Abe
as Don Primo2018 Baja
as El Papa2017 Valley of Bones
as Landon2016 A Remarkable Life
as Walter Grigg Sr.2016 One Fall
as Whiskeyjack2015 Northern Borders
as Richard2015 Nasty Baby
as Jim2015 The Abandoned
as Magog (voice)2014 Noah
as Mr. Parks2013 Beneath
as himself2013 No Half Measures: Creating the Final Season of Breaking Bad
as Claphands2012 Stand Up Guys
as Stitch2012 The Courier
as Heinrich Berger2012 Dig
as Grandpa2011 Carl(a)
as The New Priest (uncredited)2011 Immortals
as Mr. Fithian / Patron2010 Black Swan
as Professor Hagel2009 Nobody
as Bremer2008 Haber
as Lenny2008 The Wrestler
as Jewish Elder2008 Defiance
as Homeless Man Hit By Car2007 The Girl Next Door
as Leon Trett2007 Gone Baby Gone
as himself2007 Inside The Fountain: Death and Rebirth
as Father Avila2006 The Fountain
as Mr. Pappass2005 House of D
as Bookstore Owner2005 Stay
as Boris Pavlovsky2005 Headspace
as himself2004 Camp Hollywood
as Abrams2004 2BPerfectlyHonest
as Grandpa Black2003 Particles of Truth
as Fallon (uncredited)2003 Daredevil
as Father Morning2002 Infested
2002 Angela
as Slim2002 Bridget
as Perfume Expert2001 Hannibal
as Fink2001 Hardball
as Spencer2001 Queenie in Love
as Rafi Domingo2001 The Tailor of Panama
as Piney Armone2001 Boss of Bosses
as Graham2000 Fast Food Fast Women
as Fitzgerald2000 Dinner Rush
as Mr. Rabinowitz2000 Requiem for a Dream
as Vinnie1999 Flawless
as Heinrich Knutzhorn1999 The Thomas Crown Affair
as Bartender (segment "Bad Girl")1999 Madonna: The Video Collection 93:99
as Fajngold1999 Jakob the Liar
as Gene Morgansen1999 Mickey Blue Eyes
1999 18 Shades of Dust
as Pope1999 End of Days
1998 Above Freezing
as Bartender1998 Side Streets
as Sol Robeson1998 Pi
as Red1997 Absolute Power
as Mr. Borofsky1997 Trouble on the Corner
as Louis Solanas1996 I Shot Andy Warhol
as Philip DeMarco1996 The Pallbearer
as Mr. Shickadance1994 Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
as Captain Hunt1994 Squanto: A Warrior's Tale
as Bobadilla1992 1492: Conquest of Paradise
as Mendoza1991 The Pit and the Pendulum
as Bercovici1990 Descending Angel
as Gen. Olmedo1990 Delta Force 2: The Colombian Connection
as Gage (segment ‘Cat From Hell’)1990 Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
as 10th Connecticut Soldier1989 Glory
as Jimmy1989 Memories of Manon
as The Tin Man1989 White Hot
as Peter Colicos1988 Lady Mobster
as Father Max1987 The Rosary Murders
as Man in Phone Booth1987 The Bedroom Window
as Maintenence Man1987 The Secret of My Success
as Charlie Workman (uncredited)1984 The Cotton Club
as Adam Zarewski1984 Far from Poland
as Shadow1983 Scarface
as 5:00 Bar Owner1983 Eddie Macon's Run
as Earl Mager1982 Diner
as Pedro Quintana1982 The Avenging
as Sgt. Meyers1982 Muggable Mary, Street Cop
as Wedding Guest (uncredited)1981 Arthur
as Patient at Bellvue Hospital (uncredited)1980 Dressed to Kill
as Man #21980 Christmas Evil
as Mr. Hale1980 A Jury of Her Peers
as Prison Guard1979 Going in Style
as Mr. Morrison1977 Short Eyes
as Unhappy Guy on Plane (uncredited)1976 The Opening of Misty Beethoven

TV Shows/Series with Mark Margolis as Actor(27)

as Old Ivan2020 Snowpiercer
as Carmine Conti2020 Your Honor
as Rudolph Swann2019 Prodigal Son
as Hector Salamanca2015 Better Call Saul
as Mr. Werner2015 12 Monkeys
as Felix Faust2014 Constantine
as Paul Cicero2014 Gotham
as Jakov Mitko2013 The Blacklist
as Abraham Misraki2012 Elementary
as Sam Goodman2011 American Horror Story
as Gianni Moretti2011 Person of Interest
as Whitey Brennan2010 Blue Bloods
as Jim2009 The Good Wife
as Tío Salamanca2008 Breaking Bad
as Al Moody2007 Californication
as Nicolai Zosimov2002 Hack
as Mario Damiano2001 Law & Order: Criminal Intent
as Cahill2001 Crossing Jordan
as Rom-Baro1999 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as Jean Paul Sandal1998 Sex and the City
as George Lobrano1990 Law & Order
as Bronson1990 Law & Order
as Frankie Polito1990 Law & Order
as Adriano1989 Quantum Leap
as Dr. Nel Apgar1987 Star Trek: The Next Generation
as Jimmy1985 The Equalizer
as Ricky1983 Rage of Angels

Full Name: Mark Margolis
Born: Sunday, 11/26 1939 (November) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States of America (USA))
Died: Thursday, 08/03 2023 (August) in New York City (aged: 83)
Zodiac sign: Sagittarius (Chinese zodiac sign: Rabbit)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Educated at: Temple University, Actors Studio
Spouses (current/former): Jacqueline Margolis
Children: Morgan Margolis
Mark Margolis frequently works together with these people:
Darren Aronofsky (16x, Crew)
Denis O'Hare (16x, Actor)
Adam LeFevre (16x, Actor)
Lynn Marocola (16x, Actress)
Lou Martini Jr. (16x, Actor)
Jordan Lage (15x, Actor)
James Biberi (15x, Actor)
Damian Young (15x, Actor)
William H. Burns (15x, Actor)
Terry Serpico (14x, Actor)
James Murtaugh (14x, Actor)
Tibor Feldman (14x, Actor)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:3751, Added: 03/23/2018, Last updated: 04/09/2024