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Mark Margolis
Mark Margolis is best known for Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, American Horror Story and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Mark Margolis was born on November 26, 1939. Mark Margolis died on August 3, 2023 at the age of 83.
- Born
- November 26, 1939
- Place of birth
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Died
- August 3, 2023 (83 years old)
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
Filmography
- 2020Your HonorCarmine Conti
- 2020SnowpiercerOld Ivan
- 2019Prodigal SonRudolph Swann
- 201512 MonkeysMr. Werner
- 2015Better Call SaulHector Salamanca
- 2014GothamPaul Cicero
- 2014ConstantineFelix Faust
- 2014The AffairArthur Solloway
- 2013The BlacklistJakov Mitko
- 2012ElementaryAbraham Misraki
- 2011American Horror StorySam Goodman
- 2011Person of InterestGianni Moretti
- 2011Fairly LegalIan Saunders
- 2010Blue BloodsWhitey Brennan
- 2009The Good WifeJim
- 2009KingsPremier Shaw
- 2008Breaking BadTío Salamanca
- 2007CalifornicationAl Moody
- 2007The Black DonnellysSal Minetta
- 2006BrotherhoodJacob Weiss
- 2002HackNicolai Zosimov
- 2001Law & Order: Criminal IntentMario Damiano
- 2001Crossing JordanCahill
- 2001100 Centre StreetMerle Kiefer
- 1999Law & Order: Special Victims UnitRom-Baro
- 1999Now and AgainNicky Vodorgov
- 1998Sex and the CityJean Paul Sandal
- 1997The PracticeRichard D'Ambrosio
- 1997OzAntonio Nappa
- 1997Prince Street
- 1990Law & OrderGeorge Lobrano
- 1989Quantum LeapAdriano
- 1987Star Trek: The Next GenerationDr. Nel Apgar
- 1987Jake and the FatmanMiracola
- 1985The EqualizerJimmy
- 1983Rage of AngelsRicky
- 1973KojakFirst Gunman
- 1971ColumboCosner
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Mark Margolis been in?
Mark Margolis is best known for Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, American Horror Story and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
When was Mark Margolis born?
Mark Margolis was born on November 26, 1939. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
How old is Mark Margolis?
Mark Margolis died on August 3, 2023 at the age of 83.
Updated: October 25, 2026 ·