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Mark Margolis

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American actor (1939–2023)

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Person
Gender
Female
Origin
United States
Active from
1955-11-07
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Born
( 1939-11-26 ) November 26, 1939, Philadelphia , Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died
August 3, 2023 (2023-08-03) (aged 83), New York City , U.S.
Alma mater
Temple University Actors Studio
Occupation
Actor
Years active
1962–2023
Spouse
Jacqueline Petcove ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. June 3, 1962</span>"}]]}'>1962 ) ​
Children
Morgan Margolis

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date of birth
1939-11-26
date of death
2023-08-03
start of work period
1959-00-00
name in native language
Mark Margolis
end of work period
2023-00-00
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Mark Margolis (/mɑːrˈɡoʊlɪs/, 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, who started acting in his teens, 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), Mr. Morrison in Short Eyes (1977) and the New Priest in Immortals (2011).

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