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Mark Margolis(1939-2023)

  • Actor
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Mark Margolis
Legendary character actor Mark Margolis, who returns as Hector Salamanca in the new season of "Better Call Saul," has been acting in film and television since 1976 in projects like 'Scarface,' 'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective,' as well as several of Darren Aronofsky's films. "No Small Parts" takes a look at his memorable roles over the years.
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Mark Margolis was an American actor who is well-known for his collaborations with film director Darren Aronofsky, particularly Pi (1998), Requiem for a Dream (2000), Noah (2014), Black Swan (2010), and The Fountain (2006). Margolis also gained notoriety for his portrayal of "Tio" Hector Salamanca in the highly successful crossover series Breaking Bad (2008) and Better Call Saul (2015). He also acted in the hit films Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994) and Scarface (1983). He has been married to Jacqueline Margolis since 1962 and has one child with her.
BornNovember 26, 1939
DiedAugust 3, 2023(83)
BornNovember 26, 1939
DiedAugust 3, 2023(83)
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  • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
    • 6 nominations total

Remembering Mark Margolis (1939-2023)

Remembering Mark Margolis (1939-2023)

Take a look at the life and career of "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul" fan favorite Mark Margolis.
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Known for

Pi (1998)
Pi
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  • Sol Robeson
  • 1998
Jennifer Connelly in Requiem for a Dream (2000)
Requiem for a Dream
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  • Mr. Rabinowitz
  • 2000
Jim Carrey in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
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  • Shickadance
  • 1994
Al Pacino in Scarface (1983)
Scarface
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  • Shadow
  • 1983

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  • Bryan Cranston in Your Honor (2020)
    Your Honor
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Carmine Conti
    • 2023
  • Bob Odenkirk in Better Call Saul (2015)
    Better Call Saul
    9.0
    TV Series
    • Hector Salamanca
    • 2016–2022
  • Ray Liotta and Sophie Turner in Broken Soldier (2022)
    Broken Soldier
    3.5
    • Grandpa
    • 2022
  • Michael Sheen and Tom Payne in Prodigal Son (2019)
    Prodigal Son
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Rudolph Swann
    • 2021
  • Jennifer Connelly, Sean Bean, Michael Aronov, Clark Gregg, and Daveed Diggs in Snowpiercer (2020)
    Snowpiercer
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Old Ivan
    • 2020
  • The Blacklist (2013)
    The Blacklist
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Jakov Mitko
    • 2020
  • Minyan (2020)
    Minyan
    6.5
    • Itzik
    • 2020
  • Noah Schnapp in Abe (2019)
    Abe
    6.2
    • Benjamin
    • 2019
  • Jake Thomas, Chris Brochu, Michelle DeShon, Zoe Corraface, and Arienne Mandi in Baja (2018)
    Baja
    4.0
    • Don Primo
    • 2018
  • Valley of Bones (2017)
    Valley of Bones
    4.2
    • El Papá
    • 2017
  • One Fall (2016)
    One Fall
    5.1
    • Walter Grigg Sr.
    • 2016
  • Daphne Zuniga, Chris Bruno, and Marie Avgeropoulos in A Remarkable Life (2016)
    A Remarkable Life
    4.6
    • Landon
    • 2016
  • Joey Fatone, Gia Carides, Michael Constantine, John Corbett, Lainie Kazan, Andrea Martin, Nia Vardalos, and Elena Kampouris in My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (2016)
    My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2
    6.0
    • Panos
    • 2016
  • Maura Tierney and Dominic West in The Affair (2014)
    The Affair
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Arthur Solloway
    • 2015
  • You Bury Your Own (2015)
    You Bury Your Own
    5.5
    • Smith
    • 2015

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  • Height
    • 5′ 10¾″ (1.80 m)
  • Born
    • November 26, 1939
    • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Died
    • August 3, 2023
    • East Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(short illness)
  • Spouse
    • Jacqueline MargolisJune 3, 1962 - August 3, 2023 (his death, 1 child)
  • Children
    • Morgan H. Margolis
  • Parents
      Frances "Fanya" Fried
  • Other works
    Appeared in Madonna's "Bad Girl" music video.
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  • Trivia
    He's the only cast member of Breaking Bad (2008) to receive an Emmy nomination in the "Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series" category.
  • Quotes
    There is an endless range of parts I have not played. I would love to do a whole slew of period pieces. I also used to do a lot of stage work, and I would like to go back to that from time to time.
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      Low and gravelly nasal voice

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  • When did Mark Margolis die?
    August 3, 2023
  • How did Mark Margolis die?
    Short illness
  • How old was Mark Margolis when he died?
    83 years old
  • Where did Mark Margolis die?
    East Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
  • When was Mark Margolis born?
    November 26, 1939

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