Quick Facts
Born:
1939-11-26
Birthplace:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Credits:
136 Total Roles
Mark Margolis
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Biography
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.
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.
Known For
Breaking Bad
Tío Salamanca
Black Swan
Mr. Fithian / Patron
Scarface
Shadow
Requiem for a Dream
Mr. Rabinowitz
Noah
Magog (voice)
Better Call Saul
Hector Salamanca
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
Mr. Shickadance
American Horror Story
Sam Goodman
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Every Last Secret MOVIE | Grandpa |
| 2020 | Your Honor TV | Carmine Conti |
| 2020 | Minyan MOVIE | Itzik |
| 2020 | Abe MOVIE | Benjamin |
| 2020 | Snowpiercer TV | Old Ivan |
| 2019 | Prodigal Son TV | Rudolph Swann |
| 2018 | Baja MOVIE | Don Primo |
| 2017 | Valley of Bones MOVIE | El Papa |
| 2016 | One Fall MOVIE | Walter Grigg Sr. |
| 2016 | A Remarkable Life MOVIE | Landon |