Mark Margolis

Mark Margolis

Deceased · Born: Nov 26, 1939 · Died: Aug 3, 2023

Personal Details

BornNov 26, 1939 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
  • Frances "Fanya" Fried
  • Isadore Margolis

Biography

Mark Margolis, a renowned American actor, has built a remarkable career through his fruitful collaborations with acclaimed film director Darren Aronofsky, with notable appearances in Pi (1998),Requiem for a Dream (2000),Noah (2014),Black Swan (2010),and The Fountain (2006).

Beyond his impressive work with Aronofsky, Margolis gained widespread recognition for his memorable portrayal of "Tio" Hector Salamanca in the highly acclaimed and popular television series Breaking Bad (2008) and Better Call Saul (2015).

Throughout his illustrious career, Margolis has also showcased his acting talents in a range of successful films, including the beloved comedy Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994) and the iconic crime drama Scarface (1983).

Margolis has been married to his loving wife, Jacqueline Margolis, since 1962, and the couple has one child together.

Career

2022
2020
Abe
Abe as Benjamin
Minyan
Minyan as Itzik
2018
Baja
Baja as Don Primo
2017
2016
One Fall
One Fall as Walter Grigg Sr.
Better Call Saul
Better Call Saul as Hector Salamanca
2015
Northern Borders
Northern Borders as Whiskeyjack
Nasty Baby
Nasty Baby as Richard
2014
Noah
Noah as Magog (voice)
2013
Beneath
Beneath as Mr. Parks
2012
Stand Up Guys
Stand Up Guys as Claphands
The Courier
The Courier as Stitch
2011
Carla
Carla as Grandpa
Immortals
Immortals as The New Priest (uncredited)
2010
Black Swan
Black Swan as Mr. Fithian / Patron
2009
Nobody
Nobody as Professor Hagel
2008
Defiance
Defiance as Jewish Elder
2007
The Girl Next Door
The Girl Next Door as Homeless Man Hit By Car
Gone Baby Gone
Gone Baby Gone as Leon Trett
2006
The Fountain
The Fountain as Father Avila
2005
Headspace
Headspace as Boris Pavlovsky
House of D
House of D as Mr. Pappass
Stay
Stay as Bookstore Owner
2003
Particles of Truth
Particles of Truth as Grandpa Black
Daredevil
Daredevil as Fallon (uncredited)
2002
Infested
Infested as Father Morning
Bridget
Bridget as Slim
2001
Boss of Bosses
Boss of Bosses as Piney Armone
The Tailor of Panama
The Tailor of Panama as Rafi Domingo
Hardball
Hardball as Fink
Hannibal
Hannibal as Perfume Expert
Dinner Rush
Dinner Rush as Fitzgerald
Requiem for a Dream
Requiem for a Dream as Mr. Rabinowitz
1999
Madonna: The Video Collection 93:99
Madonna: The Video Collection 93:99 as Bartender (segment "Bad Girl")
The Thomas Crown Affair
The Thomas Crown Affair as Heinrich Knutzhorn
Jakob the Liar
Jakob the Liar as Fajngold
Flawless
Flawless as Vinnie
Mickey Blue Eyes
Mickey Blue Eyes as Gene Morgansen
1998
Pi
Pi as Sol Robeson
Side Streets
Side Streets as Bartender
1997
1996
The Pallbearer
The Pallbearer as Philip DeMarco
I Shot Andy Warhol
I Shot Andy Warhol as Louis Solanas
1994
1993
1990
Descending Angel
Descending Angel as Bercovici
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie as Gage (segment ‘Cat From Hell’)
1989
White Hot
White Hot as The Tin Man
Glory
Glory as 10th Connecticut Soldier
1988
Lady Mobster
Lady Mobster as Peter Colicos
1987
The Bedroom Window
The Bedroom Window as Man in Phone Booth
The Secret of My Success
The Secret of My Success as Maintenence Man
1985
1984
Far from Poland
Far from Poland as Adam Zarewski
The Cotton Club
The Cotton Club as Charlie Workman (uncredited)
1983
Eddie Macon's Run
Eddie Macon's Run as 5:00 Bar Owner
Scarface
Scarface as Shadow
1982
Diner
Diner as Earl Mager
1981
Arthur
Arthur as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
1980
Dressed to Kill
Dressed to Kill as Patient at Bellvue Hospital (uncredited)
1979
Going in Style
Going in Style as Prison Guard
1977
Short Eyes
Short Eyes as Mr. Morrison